Big Helper

Jack is my big helper. He helps put the laundry in the hamper, washer, or dryer. He puts away his shoes, books, and toys (ahem, sometimes on the toys!). He loves to help make smoothies, bread, pizza dough, or most recently soft pretzels. He is very into washing dishes these days. He loves to help open doors with keys. He loves to carry things for us. He loves to put the camera cap on the lens. He loves to help Daddy outside with the patio or any other DIY project. He gets ridiculously excited about the vacuum cleaner; unwinding the cord, pushing the vacuum, and wanting to plug it into the wall (yikes!). He loves to push the stroller BY HIMSELF on long walks. Jack helps me at the grocery store, putting produce in the bags or into the cart or onto the conveyor belt. He loves to pay the cashier where ever we go and he'll even put my credit card or change back into my wallet. He loves to put groceries away in the refrigerator and then tries to 'rearrange' it for me. He loves to throw things away in the trash can for us. He loves to flush the toilet (we really have to monitor this one!). I try to get all the help I can get while it's still 'fun.' :)

Helping with dishes while mommy makes breakfast:

We'll call this 'rolling' out soft pretzel dough:

Oops...

And finally, vacuuming:

Jack, I love having you by my side all day!