It is quite amazing to see the difference in my reaction to things with you, as the third child, compared to Gabe as the first.
Today was a great example.
I needed to make some cupcakes to deliver to a few people in our neighborhood. Gabe was at a friend's house, so just you and Talia were here. Talia wanted to be all hands on and help me with everything. You are always just happy to discover everything around you right now.
While I was pouring, helping Talia pour, mixing, helping Talia mix, adding ingredients, helping Talia add... you decided you wanted to have your own little party in the pantry.
Next thing I know I look up and you have taken all the kids stuff (which is on the bottom shelf, which will be changed soon :-)) and strewn it all over the pantry. And you are just having a blast doing it.
Now with Gabe I would have caught him trying to make the mess before it really happened. With Talia I would have gone immediately to get it cleaned up and move her to another location. With you my thought process was this (no joke, this is literally the first thing that came to my mind), while shrugging my shoulders, "He is happy and playing. Might as well let him stay occupied with that as long as possible!"
So, good news is I got the cupcakes done, Talia had a great time helping me and you spent 40 minutes in the pantry playing with your mess! It was a win-win for everyone. Gabe even helped me clean it all up when he got home.
I love you,
Your Mom
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