Tasks that cannot be performed safely or effectively or without a major tantrum while Charlie is near (besides the typical things you can't do with a one year old involved). . .- Cleaning the bathtub or shower--he'll want one.
- Making a phone call--he'll want to.
- Unloading or loading the dishwasher--he likes to shove the trays in, slam it closed, and push start.
- Opening the fridge--it's his.
- Vacuuming or mopping the kitchen--the vacuum and mop are his too.
- Laundry--he'll want a handful of soap.
- Drinking form your own cup--you'll share.
- Using the computer--he will push you off the computer chair and climb on himself. Ask Anna.
To be fair though, this boy is adorable. Here is a list of all the things I don't want to forget about this busy one-year-old. . .
- He nods his head while jabbering at you with a very serious expression on his face.
- He runs as soon as he's out of the bathtub, dripping wet and shivering, and laughing.
- He is obsessed with phones--I bought him a matchbox car and the first thing he did with it was hold it up to his ear and talk.
- He clicks his tongue to try to make a kissing noise when he's giving loves.
- He yells "Na Na" for Anna and "Mah" for Max.
- He can turn on and off anything in our house that has a power button--dishwasher, washing machine, vacuum, phone, computer, cell phone, iPod, etc.
- He knows what he wants. Today he wanted to climb up onto the window seat, wearing my shoes, without any help. Frustrating for him.
- He watches for Daddy to get home every night.
- He likes to wear shirts with doggies on them.
