Mr. Independent

Brian has always been VERY independent through out his life, but the last few months has been another story...

He is even MORE independent. I hear all day "I do it".

• Brushing his teeth..."I do it"
• Brushing his hair..."I do it"
• Changing his clothes..."I do it"
• Putting his shoes on..."I do it" (and on the wrong feet most of the time)
• Pouring liquids into his sippy..."I do it"
• Buckling and unbuckling his car seat..."I do it"
• Pushing his stroller..."I do it"
• Turning on the TV..."I do it"
• Turning on his Doodblebops DVD..."I do it"

I am all about letting him do things on his own. I think it's so important for him to do them like a big boy, but I think I have created a monster in the sense that now I can't help him with virtually anything, except for wiping his butt. The luxury of doing that is oh so exhilarating!!

If I try and do something for him and he says "I do it", I usually let him do it, as it's a case of "picking your battle's", and with a 2 year old....this is so crucial.

Is it going to hurt him wearing his shoes on the wrong feet for a few hours, NO, it might be uncomfortable and look utterly ridiculous, but it's not hurting anything.

Is using the DVD player by himself a good idea, if he's by himself NO, but if I'm there watching him why the heck not let him do it? One less thing for me to do right?

Is letting him pour stuff into his sippy by himself a good idea? Probably not, but with my help it's OK, and if I'm there watching him who cares. He spills most everything he tries to pour, but why cry over spilled milk.

He's two and he is searching for his independence, he is searching and feeling for all the boundaries. There are certain things I don't let him do, but for the most part he can do it on his own. he has to learn sooner than later. I've even started letting him help me cook, he helps me pour the ingredients and stir...THAT'S IT!!!! :)

I am proud to have such an independent little guy!!!