Porter's "Help"

Yesterday was one of the first days I felt like I had a real toddler. He started getting into EVERYTHING (hence the picture above of him after getting into my bathroom drawer); I couldn't clean up messes fast enough because there were new ones. He NEVER does that! Yesterday also marked the first time he actually played in the toilet. He came to me with wet tissue and sure enough there had been evidence it was toilet play. Ewwww. Onto cleaner topics--Porter loved pushing around Daddy's industrial vacuum around the garage yesterday. Past couple days he keeps going in the laundry room to grab the broom and likes to "sweep". He really likes to....um...."help".
He really is a great helper. A new "chore" or job of his is to take off his socks. Every time I ask him to do that when it's time to undress he does it. Everything else he needs help with. Another one of Porter's little duties that he has taken upon himself: getting the newspaper from the driveway. He loves it! Goes to grab it and is so proud to give it to me. I like to read the comics and Dear Abby (or is it Anne Launders?) and any major headlines, then I recycle it and wait for Sunday's coupons. I just remembered another Porter "job"/duty! He has the ever-so important job of handing the librarian my library card or showing my Costco membership card to the door greeter. He is also the 'receipt holder' when we shop. He gets so excited to grab it and hold onto it. It's always the little things in life isn't it?
Three times yesterday Porter climbed into his stroller that was sitting in the garage. I think he was trying to tell me something but not sure what....... =P First time we went on a tiny walk; just around the cul de sac (sp?). Second time I was calling for him to see where he was and he wouldn't answer; walked into the garage to find him sitting in the stroller. He got upset when I strapped him to his car seat so we could go shopping instead of going on another walk. Getting home from shopping he again climbed in so we took a longer walk in the cool evening breeze.

"I looked out the window and what did I see? Popcorn popping on the apricot tree!"
Our nectarine tree we planted few years back is blooming and it's so pretty! Aaron and I have spent a lot of time in the backyard this past week pulling weeds and getting things ready for a garden. Yesterday Aaron painted a toy box for Porter, took care of the trees, and we both used the leaf blower to get rid of dead leaves. I also poop scooped. Takes so little effort with these little dogs who poop Tootsie Rolls. I love doing housework and yard work; feel so good when it's done! Also shows your respect and gratitude for what you have. Plus you can put your head on your pillow at night knowing you got something accomplished that day. When I went to put Porter down for his nap he got really upset about going in is crib and was pointing outside the room. I decided to indulge him and see what he wanted. I followed his point all the way outside. He said good night to Daddy who was working in the yard and then went down for his nap with ease. He just wanted to say good night to Daddy!!! How cute is that?!?!
Yesterday I also had my first facial and let me tell you, it was heavenly! Facial cleanse, scrub to exfoliate, mask, toner, moisturizer (everything smelled so tasty), and arm and hand massage. Dark room with the rain/wind/chirping bird/harp/flute music and massage--it was so relaxing! Happy early birthday to me from me! (Only did it 'cause I had a deal; upcoming is a body massage and highlights.)