February 4, 2011

My little "helper"

As a single mom, some things are more challenging than others.  For example, I have to shower.

Really, I do.

It's not okay to skip too often.

But when no one is here, that can be a dicey proposition.  Especially for my little princess.  Leah Grace often showers with me.  She loves it and it's good bonding.  But then there are those times when I must do it alone.

Like today.

Thinking I was a brilliant person, I moved the kids' kitchen into the living room which we often do when we are "cooking."  I thought, "This will keep them busy while I *quickly* get it done."  Little did I know.....

Leah loves avocados; we learned this in Uganda.

LOVES.

So when I was taking a shower today, she got busy.

I came back down and found this.



Yes, that's my little princess using the "knife" of her kitchen set to open a ripe avocado.  On the floor.  And oh so proud of herself.  *sigh*

Today (so far) she has also done the laundry with me, washed the toilet with her hand (thank God I had just cleaned it with bleach), and attempted to change her poopy diaper without my assistance resulting in this:

She ran from me for about 10 minutes so I couldn't clothe her and then she started posing for the camera.  Oh dear....


Yea, baby got BACK.  ;)

Anyway, just a picture of our day to help you giggle with us.  More to come on what I think God may be teaching me through the mayhem....

2 comments:

Peg Ballinger said...

Aww Leah Grace..such a cutie pie (stinker) ha At least she was using the play knife and not a real one! Jake's brother and sister in law have an avocado tree in s. fla and can never get rid of them all. Sometime I will box some up and send them to Leah! When they bring us some, that is.

dbirkey said...

So . . . was the private shower worth it??!! You deserve a medal of honor, Deb Steiner! (so does every single mom, for that matter!)