My Little Helper: Doing Diapers

Welcome to the third post in a series called My Little Helper. I hope you enjoy it!

Doing Diapers

About a year ago, my darling toddler was not a helper. Completely normal. At times she was the complete opposite of helper--a destroyer. Being a "destroyer" was particularly evident on what I call diaper days (the days I wash diapers).

When I would need to wash the cloth diapers, I would have to wait until Ginny was distracted before I could load the washer or hang the diapers on the drying rack. The latter proved to be a particular challenge on bad weather days when the rack had to stay inside. Ginny would seek out the rack on those days so she could remove the wet diapers from the rack. If we weren't paying attention, we would look and see wet diapers every where from the kitchen to the living room. In order to avoid any more issues, we would put the drying rack in our bedroom, with the door closed, on bad weather days.

Not long ago, a switch in her little head was made. I don't know what prompted it, but Ginny stopped removing the diapers. She would leave them alone. The poor diapers could dry in peace.

Helping Daddy put the diapers on the drying rack

Recently, Ginny has decided to help us with diapers. She helps DH and me in a few ways. When we remove the diapers from the washer and put them on the rack, she wants to help place them on the rack. It is incredibly cute. At times, this can be very sweet and nice. Other times, not so much because if she doesn't help as much as she likes, she may have a "terrible two" meltdown. I appreciate her efforts though.

Another way Ginny helps us with diapers is when it is time to change diapers for her sister. As I leave the room with Grace, I will let Ginny know that I'm off to change Grace's diaper. Ginny will then shout out, "Coming!" and race to the nursery. She will wait at the changing table until I get there with her baby sister. I then open the drawer filled with the cloth diapers, and Ginny picks out the diaper for Grace to wear. Such a sweet and helpful big sister my toddler has become!

I'm grateful to have a little one so willing to help out! At times, it proves more work and patience for me, but the end result of the pride in her smile makes it worth it.

**To read the others in this series, just click the following links:
Bath Time for Grace
Closing the Doors