I DO IT!!!

I probably hear this phrase from Lucas about a thousand times a day. It's totally normal and typical for two year olds to assert their independence but gosh darn it is exhausting and definitely tests my (dwindling) patience. But sometimes I do think it's awfully cute.

The video says a lot:

1. He's wearing a pajama top.
2. It was a hot day but he refused to wear shorts and instead picked out long black sweat pants. Every morning there's a struggle to get him out of his pajamas and into hopefully a color coordinated outfit. I pick my battles and outfit choices on an every day basis isn't one of them.
3. I filled the pitcher with water but he INSISTED on carrying it across the driveway to the lemon tree. I was feeling proud of him even if he poured half the water onto himself.
4. He's wearing his scooter helmet because once I put it on him, I don't take it off until we go back inside the house. The rebel in him tries to sneak onto the scooter without a helmet.

Things he has to do himself:

• Climb in the car, get in the car seat, and buckle his straps
• Brush his teeth
• Put on his crocs
• Eat yogurt. He loves it. It's a healthy choice but goodness it's messy.

And of course the things I want him to do himself like put his bowl/cup in the sink or something in the trash he'll say "No, Mommy do it" You just never win with a two year old.