Yup, yogurt. She has an affinity for Yoplait Whips.
Anyhow, after I paid, she scooped them all up and headed for the door. She didn't ask for help and I had flashbacks of toddlers proudly exclaiming "ME DO IT!" so I let her manage the little cups all the way out the door and across the parking lot. I did finally help by opening the car door, but otherwise, it was the Abby-show.
Here's my point here: As a parent, I'm often tempted to just do things for my kids that they're perfectly capable of handling on their own because it's faster (or, more simply, because I want to be helpful to them. They are my babies, after all). But sometimes, it's important to let them figure things out --to balance them, let's say-- on their own. Independence isn't the end-all, be-all of human existence --and in fact, I think it often gets in the way of building good relationships, but that's for another entry-- but it's a blessing to see my children take steps toward taking care of themselves. It means they're growing up and maturing, and that's a very good thing.
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