As some of you may know...I encourage my kids to help clean up, but I don't force them. Today, I told Alexander that in order to play a game, he had to help Austin empty the dishwasher. And he did it! He actually did it! He put away the silverware all by himself, and put away the things he could reach. I am so unbelievably proud right now. Obviously, he did it to be able to play a game. But normally even when that's the case, he still refuses to clean up. He didn't fuss, didn't complain...he just did it. And they were happy about it. I love this. I love that at the age of four he is beginning to understand responsibility. I don't mind them playing a video game. I don't. But I don't want them thinking that someone is just going to walk around picking up after them their whole lives. They've been doing awesome working together. They're helping each other learn how to write letters and numbers..and even words! The May bicker and brawl...but the bond between these brothers is a beautiful thing.
Mother of Boys,
Over and out.
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