Oh, it's very necessary stuff! Don't bother them about it. When it comes to their to-do list they are aaaaaaalllllll business! Outta the way!- BABY ON A MISSION! They conduct their business in a very busy business-baby-like manner; quiet; concentrated; determined; focused. The wheels are turning in their heads, hands are put to work and eyes are fixed on the prize!
What is going through their heads? Well, here's a sample: MUST. GET. ALL. THESE. DVDS. OFF. OF. HERE (the shelf). AND. DOWN. ON. HERE (the floor).
Here's another sample: MUST. GET. ALL. THESE. BOOKS. OFF. OF. HERE (the shelf). AND. DOWN. ON. HERE (the floor).
And another sample: MUST. GET. ALL. THESE. CLOTHES. OUT. OF. HERE (the clothes basket). AND. DOWN. ON. HERE (the floor).
Another sample: MUST. GET. ALL. THESE. BOXES. OUT. OF. HERE (the PANTRY). AND. DOWN. ON. HERE (the floor).
Another One: MUST. GET. ALL. THESE. REMOTES. OFF. OF. HERE (the couch). AND. DOWN. ON. HERE (the floor).
Another one: MUST. GET. ALL. THESE. SIPPY CUPS, PLATES AND BOWLS. OUT. OF. HERE (the Lazy Susan). AND. DOWN. ON. HERE (the floor).
There's more: MUST. GET. ALL. THESE. TUPPERWARE CONTAINERS. OUT. OF. HERE (the cabinet). AND. DOWN. ON. HERE (the floor).
Last one: MUST. GET. ALL. THESE. TOYS. OUT. OF. HERE (the toy box). AND. ON. HERE (the floor).
One More: MUST. GET. ALL. THESE. PAPERS AND CORDS. OFF. OF. HERE (the desk). AND. DOWN. ON. HERE (the floor).
It's a long list...
So, what do I love about all these mini disasters?
I just really love watching the little tornadoes, I mean businessbabies. It's hilarious to me. I love to see their stick-to-ivness when tackling a job. I love to hear that little relieved sigh when they finish pulling everything out onto the floor. I love to see them sitting back with a sense of accomplishment in their mess and quickly moving on to their next project. I love how predictable they are; first the office, then the living room, then the kitchen, then their sibling's room...
I don't always love picking up, but that's okay- there's more to love!
I love scaring these hard workers with a, "HEY! What are you doing?" and hearing that little squeal, seeing that smile and watching them crawl away from their work site as fast as possible, looking back to make sure I'm chasing them.
Some might think our house is always a mess because of # 0047 (it is, but that's not why). Some might think it's never too early to discipline.
I think that babies need to be free to explore their own homes safely. I think that I don't like getting bent out of shape, following someone around saying, "No!" over and over again. I think I'll choose my battles. I think I'll let babies be babies and enjoy them while they're babies doing their baby things.
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| I love this little guy's work ethic! Even on vacation he's all business! |
