The Algeras

"I do it myself!" That was the sentence I heard all day long. She wanted to make her own breakfast, brush her own hair, rake her own leaves, hold her blanket on the slide and wash her own hair at bathtime. She's officially two! I let her do as much by herself as she could, which is actually quite a bit.

She's started getting up between 4 and 5 AM and crawling into our bed. I'm not sure why but she generally sleeps OK and isn't tired so I guess it's not an issue. Just the confusing mind of a toddler!

David and Sara were both very good kids today. They took their naps right on time and played and smiled for me. Sara loves making block stacks and reading her new books. David sat in his seat or played on his blanket. Sara made apple pie and raisins for him with her new dish set. She told me these are David's favorites and he liked them so good!

During David's morning nap, Sara helped me rake leaves. Basically she dragged a rake over to the pile and said "I did it!", then went and played with her ball and Ben's bike pump. I can't believe what a big pile I had from just one tree! The maples still have all their leaves. It will be a busy fall. At least Ben got the grass mowed while it was relatively clear.

After dinner we took a walk to the park. We've discovered that a little after dinner play helps Sara burn some extra energy and makes bedtime easier. She loves to slide and swing! And it was a beautiful fall evening. I bundled David up and he slept through the walk and sat on my lap at the park. Next fall he'll be able to play, too!

Sara got her bath that she did herself and now she's working at a bedtime snack of apple slices. David is playing with his rattle ball and starting to get hungry/fussy. It's bedtime!