Big Helpers

Some days it is really hard having older kids with a new born because they will fight with one another when I'm feeding the baby or they will want to sit on my lap when I need to change a diaper.  But we do have a few moments were they want to help and it is the sweetest thing in the world.

 

 James was crying and Seth ran to him to help put the binky in his mouth to calm him down.

 

 Sarah will on occasion read him a book.  Never mind that she can't read.

James was getting fussy (yet again) and Sarah wasn't sure why.  I thought she would just walk away but she surprised me by,

giving her toy to James in hopes it would calm him down.

 

Tummy time also helps calm this boy down too. 

 

The last thing that is really helpful is that the kids know how to clean up their toys.  I LOVE THIS!  It helps save me time and energy.  Now it doesn't happen all of the time but I'm thankful that they are at least getting the idea that this is just what we do when we are done playing with something.