Our big Helper!

Miriam loves to help. I have discovered that I can do more when I find ways to include her. She is fairly obedient and loves to help. She in particular likes to help wash dishes, she'll take the scrub brush and go over dishes and pour water from here to there, etc. She loves her family and wants to be with them and do the same things. I would call it a win win situation we get some stuff done and spend time with her making her feel included. Helping Grandma make banana bread. Boy do they love each other!

Helping Daddy take the diapers out to the trash. I couldn't believe she could carry that great big bag- we have a video to prove it. In the beginning I had her help change Aaron's diaper by handing me things and then she'll take the diaper to the trash. She's not squeamish when the diaper gets to that point but will gag seeing the poop earlier.

Helping Aunt Jennifer shred potatoes for breakfast hash browns. She was on quite a kick for awhile wanting to turn the handle all the time.

Helping Grandma vacuum. I'm never quite sure how she feels about the vacuum, sometimes she seems ok and other times she acts afraid wanting to be carried.

Helping Uncle Ryan cook sausage.


We love our big girl, Thanks Miriam!