I can do it all by myself

I love Little Miss' enthusiasm to do everything and I do mean everything, "all by herself."  Here are just a few things that she has conquered on her.  Keep in mind, that on a normal day, if I help her with any these, she will get back down and start all over again, because she wants to do it "all by herself."

Put her coat away

  I had told her that Big Brother could help her do this, but no "I do it all by myself mom" and she found a way. She moves her shoe tote down, climbs up, hangs her coat up and replaces her shoe tote.

Walk down the stairs

  Now this is no huge accomplishment for a 2 1/2 year old, I know.  But she enjoys her freedom and being able to go down the stairs without my hand.

Go to the potty

  For some time now she has been able to go to the potty all by herself.  This has been helpful with nursing baby and not wanting to stop in the middle.  She takes her pants down, climbs up on the potty, and then wipes - "all by herself." We still can't wash our hands alone- but that is solely because she can't reach the sink (thankfully she hasn't found a way to climb up there yet).

(These pictures are just Little Miss acting, hence why her pants are on)

Getting into her highchair

  Again, this might not be a huge accomplishment for a 2 1/2 year old, but we have the higher table and chairs.  Once again, if we even touch her on the way up, she will get back down and start all over again.