Have you ever found yourself carrying too many plates?
One of my daughter’s chores is clearing the table after dinner. Lately I’ve noticed her carrying more dishes than is wise, trying to make as few trips between the dining room and kitchen as possible. Given the [very] short distance between the two rooms, I wondered about her behavior.
After I’d noticed it at dinnertime, I began seeing her do it in other settings as well. Picking up her toys around the house, helping me put away groceries, carrying overdue library books out of her room – every time, she was carrying too much, straining as she juggled, refusing help when I offered.
“I’ve GOT it, Mommy! I can DO IT myself!”
join me at (in)courage.
I think this is a GREAT idea. I also like the yes and no ideas, but maybe not yes or no to EVERYTHING. That’s a sure-fire recipe for failure, imo. (Just give up on perfect already, people!;) I also really loved the line, “and whining. There was whining.” Just wanted you to know that. :) I can so relate to that part of the story, even if I can’t relate to always saying ‘yes’ (I usually say ‘no,’ haha!).
And sort of related, I love that Carly Rae Jepsen song, “Call Me Maybe.” :D