“my do it”

Maeve is taking charge – phrases like “my do it” and “I do it all myself” are frequent these days as she approaches age 3. She has insisted on climbing into the car by herself these past few days, loves to pull her boots on and take off her jacket, shoes and socks. She even has started to pick out her clothes. I realize this is all great for her development and that I should be thankful it didn’t happen sooner, but it sure presents some new frustrations for her. Of course, most choices are acceptable and she usually asks for help when she needs it…but there are still things she can’t do so as wonderful as it is to hear her pride when she does accomplish something, there are many more times where she loses her patience and temper.

We moved her crib this weekend because she was opening her door and turning on her light when it was time to sleep – she was a little under the weather but took the adjustment in stride. We did make it down to see Justin Roberts at the Lit Fest. Maeve wasn’t really herself and I sung and danced more than her, but she did enjoy the train ride downtown and back!

We had our last official Little Gym class today and Maeve got a medal in the cutest awards ceremony for the kids. We will have one last makeup on Thursday and are signed up again for the Fall!

We had the privilege of babysitting for our cousin Lucy today and I posted some cute new pictures of the girls playing. They were both perfect and I loved my cuddle time with Lucy in Maeve’s old sling! The rest of this week will be spent praying for the Red Wings to win Game 7 and looking forward to a visit from Auntie Beth & Uncle Matt this weekend!