It's really fantastic when the day arrives that a child can start helping with chores, especially if they involve a pet! Braden has had the responsibility of giving Pepper food and water for the past several months. Apparently he wants to take on a bigger role in caring for his dog.
This was on Christmas eve....Braden was being extra generous since we didn't get Pepper any gifts!
Braden always wants to help walk the dog, so I let him practice in the backyard. The novelty of walking a very big & strong dog wore off very quickly.
Pepper went along with this little exercise for all of about 30 seconds. Then she bolted right out of Braden's reach.
Braden kept telling Pepper to kick the soccer ball, but she just put the ball in her mouth and ran from Braden. Braden was yelling, "Not in your mouth!"
Braden begged me to let him shovel the dog poop on the lawn....so I let him! Why not? The fun in that activity will certainly wear off quickly, so I may as well take advantage of the desire to help while it lasts!
2 comments:
I love the shovel picture, what a little helper.
If he gets bored, we have plenty for him to scoop here! :)
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