We looked outside to see Barry using our new pressure washer (Thanks, Dad! I can’t wait to use it.) and Maggie instantly wanted to get her ‘spray clothes’ on to ‘help’ Barry with the task of ridding our driveway and front walk of slippery gunk. One of her very favorite things to do is to ‘help’ in any capacity – mixing in the kitchen, digging in the garden, carrying groceries inside, even starting both the washer and dishwasher – and we’re happy to have her assistance.
Every so often she branches off and has a massive independent playtime or work time and has no interest in us helping. As I type this, and Barry reads the paper, she is using almost a whole roll of scotch tape to hang her art projects around the house, and there are a TON of art projects.
But the Little Chicken also likes time with her buddies and is constantly reminding us of ‘her friends’ and what they might be up to. I’m thankful that we’ve got a child that knows how to be with adults, be by herself and also be with other children.
And if you need a little nugget to come pressure wash your front stoop, just give us a call, I’m sure she’d be happy to ‘help’ you out.
