a quick update

Hello all,

Hope everything is going well. As for myself, I am busy as usual between work, school, and family. In fact it is 1 am and I am still up. I had spent that last two and a half hours doing an assignment for school and I just finished. I am pretty much tired now and I am about to join my wife, who fell asleep a while ago. But I thought it would be nice to give an update about William and as a father.

Can you believe it he is 20 months old and he's not a baby anymore. According to my favorite site babycenter they say "Your child loves to help: "Me do it" and "By self!" are two of a toddler's favorite declarations. Take advantage of that built-in desire by involving your child in simple chores.

Many jobs are beyond his ability, but he can work alongside you to help with simple tasks, such as putting dirty spoons in the dishwasher, wiping up his own food spills, watering plants, or placing napkins on the table. Taking part in household activities makes your 20-month-old feel important – like a contributing member of the team.

Toddlers don't distinguish between work and play. They just like to do. Encourage this attitude now, and your child may be an ongoing helper around the house. Be sure to offer specific approving praise, whether or not the job is done perfectly: "Wow, thanks for putting all those napkins on the plates!"" (your toddler now: http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-20-month-old-me-do-it_5991.bc?intcmp=timeline).

I can already see this happening in my son, he loves to take napkins and wipe everything; the wall, floor, or his high chair. There have been a couple times when he came up to me or my wife and started to wipe or faces. He also enjoys taking the broom and try to sweep the floor, throw things away in the garbage can, and even try to use the hose to water plans. Now according to the babycenter site they say a child can't distinguish between play or work and just does it. They also say to encourage that behavior, hopefully that will stick around once he becomes a teenager.

Well I should get to bed, work comes early tomorrow. Luckily I have a until Friday and my 3 week Christmas vacation begins.