Last week Lars wanted a bath. He had just had one the night before, so it wasn't needed and we didn't really have time. So I said no. He dropped it and went to play for a few minutes. Then he decided he wanted applesauce - and wanted to feed himself. He has done fine with feeding himself over the last few days - so I let him. The first three bites went in his mouth - then the next three went over his head, on his face and down his front. Then he declared he needed a bath. He was right - and he got one.
Three days earlier he had made a mess while feeding himself applesauce and got a bath. He remembered... We're in trouble if he can already reason.
Last week Lars wanted a bath. He had just had one the night before, so it wasn't needed and we didn't really have time. So I said no. He dropped it and went to play for a few minutes. Then he decided he wanted applesauce - and wanted to feed himself. He has done fine with feeding himself over the last few days - so I let him. The first three bites went in his mouth - then the next three went over his head, on his face and down his front. Then he declared he needed a bath. He was right - and he got one.
Jake protecting Pearl
Pearl on the counter - out of the way of dogs
Lars coloring on the floor with chalk. He thought he was really clever laying on the step to draw. And we all ended up covered in chalk dust. At least it mops up in minutes. 
Pearl smiles! All the time now :)
