Just like Mommy

Natalie has become a charming little helper for me and Bret. She usually can handle small, specific tasks quite well, such as emptying the dishwasher (by handing me individual items), stirring things, throwing garbage away, etc.

She was a great help to Aunt Emily a couple of weeks ago when it came time to make salad...



And she helped me make banana bread the other day by mashing the bananas and holding the measuring spoons and cups as I poured ingredients into them.



At this rate, it won't be long before I'm her sous chef!


Today, I unpacked New Baby's bed -- a mini cosleeper. Before I'd finished setting it up, Natalie had collected her baby dolls and began changing their diapers in the new bed.



She also nursed one of her dolls in the storage compartment below the cosleeper, which I think Natalie thought was her new bed.


Don't worry, she will not be sleeping there on a regular basis!