Such a good helper!

Avery loves to do chores. He is currently into sweeping and swiffering, which is cute, except for when we are actually trying to clean. He has been obsessed with the toilet brushes (yuck) since forever and likes to "help" (by getting in the way) with the dishes when we're in the kitchen. He also likes to walk the dog, and all we have to do is say "Should we take Ruby out?" and he runs to the front door trying to open the door handle to go outside, even if he is only wearing a diaper and Ruby is nowhere to be seen. He insists on holding the leash, pushing the elevator buttons, and giving Ruby her cookie when we come back inside. Such a good helper! He's still afraid of the vacuum cleaner though. We're kind of doing a lot of home improvement stuff right now (well, Carolyn has been hanging curtains, getting new furniture, rearranging things, etc. and I sort of help) and Avery wants to participate. It is adorable.

Belen remarked that Avery is now dancing with more of his whole body when he hears music. He mostly dances by moving his shoulders but he also moves his feet. If we start to sing "ABCs" he starts to get his groove on immediately.

It has been a busy week and we're all tired. Grandma Gogo is coming for a visit this weekend and we are looking forward to her company as well as her babysitting! Carolyn and I might enjoy an evening in the city while she is here to watch Avery. We both got to take Tuesday off, actually, and we enjoyed going out to lunch for sushi and seeing a movie ("The Secret Life of Bees"). It is nice to sometimes do the things we used to do all the time before Avery. But there is nothing better than playing with him, watching him dance and laugh, getting hugs and kisses from him, and reading stories with him.

Avery sweeping:



Avery taking care of the dog: