I have another little helper whose efforts surprise me. I like to fold and sort the clean clothes in the living room. There is space to spread out, and then the kids can take their stack (or stacks) of clothes to their rooms from there. H is no exception.
I sometimes help him, but lately, he has recognized his clothes, then disappeared with them, depositing them in whatever drawer he sees fit. His jammies end up in his shirt drawer, as do his pants. Occasionally, he gets distracted by clothing he likes, and I find evidence of his searches through his drawers to find that special shirt.
Today, when the older kids had stacks of clothes to put away, H made up for his lack of clothes by picking up the stack of rags and walking off with them. I had to gently point him in the right direction, showing him where they belong. He then returned to the living room to get the rest of them and put them away.
Overall, I am happy that he wants to help, even if his helping sometimes makes a bit of a mess.
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