In addition to this list of things that makes my heart melt there is a second list. It is full of things I could say goodbye to without batting an eye. It includes such lovelies as poopy diapers, tantrums, and a chronically messy house. In honor of this second list I bring you my latest joyful milestone. Three out of four children can now buckle themselves into the car without my help!!!
Even better, the older two kids can open the car door, get in, shut the car door, and buckle without me lifting a finger. The only thing standing between them and total car independence is the child proof lock, which requires me to open the door to let them out. Kid number three need help getting into the car, but can buckle himself. He also needs help unbuckling and getting out, but we are focusing on positives here:) It's only a matter of time before he joins the ranks.
This brings the tally of completely helpless passengers down to one.
If you know me at all you know I hate the ins and outs of the car with my little ones. It is one of my least favorite things about being a parent. I can't explain how wonderful I felt when I realized how far we'd come in the last year.
This is one of the few times I can enthusiastically say "Three cheers for growing up!"
