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Mister Ayden has developed quite the desire to be helpful, and, as a result, he has learned a great many things. He holds the flush water while we set up his feeding pump or give him his meds, and then he hands the water to us when we are ready for it. He tries to buckle himself into his carseat and high chair. He likes to help close cabinets and doors. Ayden has learned to put his books away, though he most often enjoys dragging them all out on the floor. He hands me the wipe container when I am done changing his diaper. He tries to aid us in clothing him by putting his arms through his shirt or legs through his pants. And when he isn't sure how he can help us, he'll hand us imaginary objects, so we will say, "Thank you."

When we decided the indoor plants needed replacements, we thought it a good opportunity to get Ayden involved. Initially, he wasn't sure what to make of the soil, but he soon was willing to get his hands dirty... especially since he could transfer dirt from one pot to the next! How fun is that?!?!? When it came to actually putting seeds in the dirt, he wasn't terribly helpful; however, he certainly wanted his hands all over the plant! He would put the plant in the pot and then take it out again. He needed a little encouragement to keep the plant situated in the soil. Anyway, the gardening event made for some cute pictures. Enjoy Mister Helpful Ayden!

  

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