Little Miss Independent

Avery has become quite the independent little girl. She is always wanting to do things by herself, even if they are out of her ability. Her biggest show of independence comes in the mornings when it is time to get dressed. It has become quite the little game between us.

First step open the drawer

Once she has the drawer open she must take out every shirt before she decides which one she will wear. And you better believe she picks the one she wants.

Then she attempts to put on the shirt.

She can usually get it pulled up to her waist.

Next comes the pants once mom has secured the shirt.

She is actually getting quite good at the pants. She can get her legs in but can't get them pulled up. It usually takes us a good 15 to 20 minutes to get dressed in the morning. I usually don't put up much of a fight unless we have to be somewhere. I just try to let her explore and figure it out.

Her other big independence is carrying her own bag. It is really to big for her, but she will either drag it or if it is light enough I will put it on her shoulders.

It is so fun to watch her try to figure new things out. It just amazes me how her little mind is constantly working. It most definately keeps me entertained.