Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Many Hands Make Light Work

I am so blessed to have these three tiny ladies in my life. To work beside them, and grow with them. I never could have dreamed they would teach me so much. I think I underestimate what they can do, what they will do, willingly, joyfully.
To them, tasks we think of as burdens, as something we have to do before we get to play and relax, are new and fun and... full of wonder.
Kaiya has started wanting to take on more responsibilities, for me. She tells me to sit down and relax, she'll take care of the housework. I think this tender soul see's her mama struggling. She's so full of empathy, always has been.
And so I sit, for a few minutes anyway. And I let her do what she loves most... help. What joy it brings her!
And this one? Well, I think what she loves most is to imitate. I know all toddlers do. But she is so very attentive. When she was a newborn her eyes were always so wide, looking around and taking in everything! We would marvel at how awake she seemed.
And now she watches, so very closely, and follows suit. (Don't worry, that's just water and dish soap.)
She is a handful, but her curiosity and boundless determination are awe-inspiring.

I am trying to remember to stop, and watch and see it through their eyes.

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So sweet. My girls love putting on my apron and helping out.
Beautiful post, Julie. You've got some wonderful ages in your home! And your home looks so warm and lovely. :) Hugs <3
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Thank you, Melanie! I do enjoy them so.

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Janet Cull · 711 weeks ago

You're an amazing woman, Julie. I've admired you for a long time. Remember when you put on the Christmas parties for us at your mom and dad's? You're a fine, inspiring woman!

These posts are wonderful. And I love, love, love your pictures!
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Janet, that means so much to me!
And I do remember. I was just thinking the other day I want to do that again this holiday season. I do hope you and Russell will be there!

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How cute, it's amazing how much they can do if we allow them.
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Yes! all they need is a little room to grow.

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Very sweet! We're starting, in small ways, to get our kids helping with small things. They feel so proud of themselves, and like that they're helping mommy have more time to just sit and rest or play!
Dear photos...and very much like my own home. My two year old loves the spray bottle too. She especially loves it when I put a little lavender essential oil in a bottle of water and let her "freshen up" our old couches. I have to remember to not fill the bottles, otherwise my furniture will be sopping. But she's so proud. You are a good mama to include them and let them help, even if it isn't done perfectly. They are learning, bit by bit!
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They certainly are! and, lavender, I love that idea!

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Do to! I will remember this one (And I know a 3yr old that will LOVE to help out!)
So sweet! I love that even little River wants to participate.
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She is a joy! Always wanting to pitch in.

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Lovely post. I have a little guy who loves to help, too, and this was a good reminder to let him do that more often. Very sweet photos.
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Thank you, Julie!

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I'm currently brainstorming inside my head tasks to integrate in our daily routine. Really, I should get a toddler-size broom!
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I know, I really want one for the girls (gets a little scary them swinging that big broom around). We had a crappy plastic one someone bought them. But like most plastic.... that's been loong broken. A lovely wooden one would be so nice.

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So sweet. My boys are nothing like this. Nothing. We even have a beautiful wee broom. Only it is used mainly as a sword.
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Lol! Boys will be boys... right? Obviously I have no idea, living in a house full of estrogen!

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Aw, what sweeties! My boys love to help too, so sweet!

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