Over the past two months or so, Matthan has become increasingly independent. He’s no longer my baby, he’s my big boy. And, my big boy can do EVERYTHING all by himself!
Me: “Let’s go put your shoes on.”
Matthan: “I can do it all my self!”
Me: “We need to wash your hands.”
Matthan: “I can do it all my self!”
Me: “Would you like to paint?”
Matthan: “I can do it all my self!”
Me: “Time to brush your teeth.”
Matthan: “I can do it all my self!”
Me: “Snack time!”
Matthan: “I can do it all my self!”
Me: “Let me buckle you in.”
Matthan: “I can do it all my self!”
And, most recently . . .
Me: “Let’s go swimming!”
Matthan: You guessed it! “I can do it all my sel….!” (as he sinks under water)
Notice a pattern? The truth is he can do most of these things by himself – and I’m so proud – it just takes a whole lot longer and a whole lot more patience from a mommy who already struggles with being on time!
well at least you can now blame it on Matthan.
I mean, I blame my tardiness on Katelyn, but I don’t think anyone believes it.
Oh the joys of independance!!! Most of the time I am very grateful for the “I can do it by myself” that I so frequently hear throughout the day. It’s just during the times that Addy yells those words at the top of her lungs that I get frustrated!
Matthan: You guessed it! “I can do it all my sel….!” (as he sinks under water)
This really made me laugh
He’s gonna be a great man who can do everything all by himsel…! And you’re the great mom who’ll always be there for him.
Time is passing so quickly! He is just precious.
Grandmama
PS. Remind him that he is supposed to call me one day to go play with him!