"Baby Rogs"

One evening last week as we were taking a neighborhood walk, we came across a puddle of water. As we walked by it, I saw these moving forms so I leaned over to take a closer look. They were tadpoles. I went back home to get some cups to scoop with and with my sister's help, we captured six tadpoles and brought them home where we placed them in a pie dish. Adele then proceeded to find insructions on raising tadpoles on-line. So we are now raising "baby rogs" as Ethan likes to call them. He loves to look at them, and he helps feed them. Already, they are starting to grow their legs (these two long stringy things floating behind them), but their tails are still quite long. I know, at almost two, Ethan doesn't really understand that they will soon be frogs/toads, but he is excited about them anyway. Seeing the world through his eyes is quite an experience!

Mommy's Little Helper

"Ethan helping Mommy. Ethan helping Mommy." How many times a day do I hear that phrase? Not only does Ethan parrot what comes out of my mouth, he imitates the actions I do. He loves to "help" me do laundry, cook, sweep, vacuum, wash dishes. Hopefully, he will take over the housework soon. And my future daughter-in-law will thank me over and over for encouraging him to help out around the house. Of course, he's not quite two and he may just outgrow this stage. So for now, even though it takes me twice as long to get things done, I will enjoy having my "Little Helper" by my side.