It's so easy to forget how capable a 20 months old child can be. I try to involve Lance in any day to day activities that are safe and he wants to be involved in. It's such a great way to teach him these things and also show him that he can do whatever he wants to do.
It's easy to just quickly do things without thinking of the opportunity to include Lance or show and tell what I do. But I've realised it's a great way of engaging him while I do housework instead of having to keep an eye and an ear out to know what he's up to.
He loves helping me unload the dishes from the dishwasher, putting the washing in the machine and also shaking the clothes for me when I hang them up. If I am cooking and stirring alot I bring a pot and a spoon out for him on the floor so he can stir aswell. When we go shopping he puts the stuff in the trolley, unloads it all onto the conveyer belt and helps me unpack the bags when we get home. I think his favourite thing is to put his nappies in the bin🚮.
I love seeing the sense of pride on his face when he's helped his mummy and he gets lots of praise for the good work. Long may it continue!
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He is such a clever boy and you are a clever mum. Well done both of you.
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