6.18.2006

"I Do It Myself"

Olivia is such an independent little girl! She wants to do everything by herself - it's great! Today, as she was getting out of the car, I reached out my hand to help her. She said:
"I do it myself. This is not your job. It's my job"

It was really cute. She was very matter-of-fact about it and so serious as she stretched her little leg down to the pavement, holding onto the side of the car door. Stretching, stretching, yes....there's the ground. Exhale.

2 comments:

Ckreifels said...

Do you think she borrowed that independence from the neighbors? I bet she didn't! What a big girl though, knowing that it is her job to do it!

Anonymous said...

A funny thing happened after I read this post last week... while I was on a plane to Boston, there was an elderly man trying to sit in his seat. He was fragile and slow to lower himself, yet so determined. I watched him with a big smile as I saw his face light up when his behind landed safely into the seat. I thought of Isa & Lucy and the moments you all share. These moments are what Life Is... Love you! Dawn