Some of these things I can handle, even if they do take a bit longer. Things like putting on her shoes or pants, getting clothes out of the dryer, wiping her own bottom when she is changed, and getting herself a spoon to eat with. These things are not life threatening, and if I have the time, she can do it herself.
I can even handle it when she tries to forage for food herself. The other day she wanted some juice. Unfortunately, the juice she found was in the garbage can so she was unsuccesful in filling any of the cups she found in the cupboard.



However, a few of the things Sophie demands to be able to do, I am not so comfortable with. In the last week she has been caught: 1) getting an otter pop out of the freezer (fine), and attempting to open it with a very sharp knife just like Daddy does (not fine). 2) Climbing on a barstool (mostly fine) and then climbing onto the pantry shelves to get herself a treat off the top shelf (not fine). 3) Asking Daddy to scramble an egg for her (fine), but then when he turned his back on the hot stove, climbing up and trying to crack the egg in the very hot frying pan all by herself (not fine).
All of the above potential diasters were averted by yours truly. I am usually alerted to the fact that something is up by the sound of the barstool being dragged across the kitchen floor.
Sometimes I think I should never, ever take my eyes off of this child.
Lara, reading this post is like I am just looking in a mirror. Ainsley doesn't use the word yet, but I am sure it's going to be here soon! What do we do with they independent girls?!
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ReplyDeleteGuess who worked out this AM. Would you get on meebo -- I only have 4 more minutes before I have to start my day.
I have a Sophia of my own...named Colton:) They are SO curious for way too long!
ReplyDeleteMiss Independent indeed. Emie does not do any of those things for herself. She has a mischevious older sister who does all those things for her. She reaps the benefits without getting herself in trouble. Smart Cookie. We seriously need to cage Sloane but I know she would find a way out. Her mind must be in constant motion. How exhausting...for me anyways.
ReplyDeleteGood luck because she is only two! Luckily she is so dang cute!
I know the feeling. :) I'm impressed by her independent spirit!! What a cute post.
ReplyDeleteJonas is becoming more and more like that. He loves to climb anything he can. Scares me to death.
ReplyDeleteYikes! I don't think any of my girls were ever that independent. Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteShe sure is a cutie though.
I am so sorry!!!Jackson is becoming more like that every day! HE has now mastered climbing onto almost anything. Scary!!!
ReplyDeleteyeah for toddlers! What a fun age. Caleb is the same way but less of a climber so he just stands there and begs for whatever he wants.
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My two girls are the same. Tanner always give me a heads up though. If they are in the knife drawer then Tanner tells me to run fast.
ReplyDeletelara- got your comment - thanks- send me your email and I'll invite you to our private family blog! your girls are adorable!! fun to hear from you! sharla (palmer now) sharla.palmer@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteYour post totally makes me think of the article from this month's Ensign, "Grasshoppers, Purple Bathtubs, and Other Surprises." It's funny how our kids each grow and develop in such different ways. I actually wouldn't mind a little dose of independence for Bradley...I have to BEG him to put his underwear and pants back on by himself after he goes to the bathroom (oh, and he's 4!). He NEVER wants to do anything by himself...such a social little guy.
ReplyDeleteI always wished they'd be more independent, but after reading your post maybe I should be thankful that my two little guys aren't quite that independent. :)
AUGH!!!!! May Sadie never ever follow in these footsteps!
ReplyDeleteSophie is quite the precocious little one isn't she? But, with that sweet face, she could get away with murder.
ReplyDeleteCan you believethose blonde curls???
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness ,I would have a heart attack! hahaha
ReplyDeleteMy little one is starting to be quite independent..more then the other two ever were..is this what I have to look forward to?? haha
oh i LOVE it!! Her hair is adorable!! Did you make her bows?
ReplyDeleteNot your kid, too. What is it with the stool-pushing-so-I-can-get-into-all-kids-of-stuff two year olds?? The horror!!!!
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