Helping Out

Helping Out

Cooper, now 5 years old, is not our best helper when it comes to cleaning up - he much prefers running around and playing, (who knew).  Our girls, and Chase, were all upstairs getting ready for bed and Cooper and I were left in the kitchen together.  I had to empty and refill the dishwasher and Cooper asked it he could help.  I agreed and gave him the "instructions" on emptying the dishwasher, mainly to match up like items.  He started with the plastic plates, then the plastic bowls and cups and lastly went to tackle to silverware.  We have two sets of silverware and the forks have different number of tines.  So he intently counted the tines, sized up the fork and put all the silverware in the correct spot.  Before finishing the task, he stopped, looked at me and said, "Thanks Dad, this is great fun."