Choosing What’s Important

The other day, Hayes (3yrs) wanted to help with the dishes. !!!!!!!!! Amazing, right?! I was thrilled at the opportunity to engage him in being helpful around the house. As I showed him a cup, I said, “Cups go on top; right here. See?” I grabbed another cup, intending to hand it to him to place in the top rack…but he was already busy, exclaiming, “No, cups go on the bottom!” and his little hands were hard at work, taking cups from their [correct] place and putting them on the bottom. Did I mention they were also right-side up? ::cue Keep reading…