Even though Nicky is so little, he has been showing me lately how involved he wants to be in my tasks. Indeed, he likes to “help” me in his own little way. I love it. I am going to be so thrilled if he continues in this way.
1) Putting things back: Yesterday, as I was getting breakfast organised, he unpacked his whole cupboard. I wasn’t going to deal with it right then as I was busy. To my surprise he put every single item back in the cupboard, without being asked! I was so touched.
When I put his balls back in his ball container he often helps me too.
I even caught him putting individual dog blocks back in Milo’s dog bowl. This, after I suggested he sweep them out with his broom. I guess he decided he was going to do it properly!
2) Wiping his high chair table: I think he just loves to play with the cloth. Sometimes he insists I put him back in the chair because he hasn’t finished cleaning yet!
He also loves to sweep with his broom.
3) Unpacking groceries: This is so cute. On Fridays I do the grocery shop with him sitting in the trolley, eating his banana.
When we get back I take everything in. Then the fun starts. Nicky wants to help too. He takes things out for me. I say “Thank you, Nicky!” when he gives me something. Last week he lined everything up next to the fridge for me. This time he piled them on one side. It is just so cool to watch him.
4) Closing the gate: Nicky just loves closing doors. When we come home we have to close the middle gate that keeps the dogs in. Nicky has noticed the routine and now comes to “help” me.
I think I will keep encouraging these efforts. They are so precious.
That is adorable! My daughter is the same way! She also loves wiping things. But most of her other help isn’t actually so helpful. She “helps” me unload the dishwasher, but she actually just carries off all of the big wooden spoons and spatulas and tries to hide them! haha
What a sweet little boy. Love the picture of him with grocery bags. 🙂
I love to teach little ones to help out more! I’m glad he is volunteering!
He should have copied what you have done. I think you have already taught hime how to be sensitive to his environment. Great, Nicky. You should love your mom a lot. She has taught you 😉
Keep encouraging this so it continues!
Oh man! I am SO ready for Cheeks to be in the helping-me-put-things-away stage!
Too sweet!!