Lukas is at a fun age where he really likes to be independent and do things himself (I think he's always had this desire, but can now actually do things himself). And I really like this because I no longer have to change his diapers, make his bed (unless I want it to look good), force him to brush his teeth or dress him. However, there are some disadvantages to this. He dresses himself, and therefore he grabs the first thing he sees and puts it on. Nothing new, right. But it can be embarrassing. EXAMPLE: I took the kids to the Thanksgiving Point Barn to meet up with a friend and her kids. Lukas dressed himself for the day and was wearing his too-small Buzz Lightyear PJ top (that he wore to bed the night before), his new batman socks with crocks and shorts and batman tatoos all over his legs and hands. I love his independence, but c'mon! Today he wore his cute shark shorts with a long-sleeved striped polo shirt. It just does not go together, but I what can I do? I am just happy that he can do it himself. :)Other things Lukas can do himself:
- get a snack from the pantry
- go to his blog and play Toy Story games or games on Noggin
- make his own bed (not very neatly, yet)
- get himself in and out of the tub (as long as I get the water temp right)
- walk to and from Tommy's house
- open the garage to get his bike out
- put his helmet on and go for a bike ride
- clear his place after dinner
- say a prayer for the food or our nightly family prayer
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