Before Kate was able to sit on her own she would sit in her exersaucer or bumbo or do some tummy time on the floor on her floor mat tiles. She always felt so far away and I always felt bad having to do those kind of chores instead of being able to play. After all, there are only a couple of hours between getting home and going to bed that we have together Monday through Friday.
I have actually tried to leave all of the washing and sterilizing for after Kate went to bed, but at that point I was so tired that the last thing that I needed was a list of things that needed to be done by tomorrow.
Since Kate is now able to sit up on her own, it is way more fun for both of us to make a cozy little spot on the left side of the sink for her so that she can help and be close. Plus, it gives us the opportunity to talk talk and catch up on our days! She has not yet reached for the water like she does in the tub, but I know that is only a matter of time. For now, I pile a few toys on the edge of the counter and she hangs out with me while I wash and wash away.
It is a wonderful compromise between washing when Kate is awake and not washing until Kate is asleep. This way, Kate not only learns about chores, but she also gets some pre-bath water play, and I still get to have her close!
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| It's seriously a perfect spot, expecially with the padded towels on the bottom of the sink! (Yes, added for safety.) |
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| I pick toys up off the floor approximately 28 times during our washing, but it is well worth it having Kate next to me! |
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| After all, she is Mommy's little helper! |
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