My Not-So-Hired Help

This parenting thing is hard work.

Wait, scratch that. I feel like I’m not doing it any justice.

This parenting thing is insane.

Ah, much better.

Parenting isn’t for the weak. But luckily for me, I have a helper. She might only be three but she’s been my constant ally in this parenting thing. Albeit when she’s not being parented herself.

Meet my not-so-hired help, Seanna.

She’s a natural.

It’s like she has a gift for understanding just what the baby needs. It might be because she can relate but I’m not one to get hung up on minor details.

In theory, I’m totally against child labour and would never, ever promote such a thing. Unless it’s my daughter, in which case, it’s all fair game. I birthed her after all and labour is no joke and she completely owes me for those torn stitches.

It all started so innocently.

I only wanted her to run and grab her baby sister’s pacifier from the kitchen counter. I’d have gotten it myself but the baby was sleeping in my arms and there was no way I was moving until that pacifier was in her mouth. My baby loves to fall asleep while nursing and the Playtex OrthoPro Silicone Pacifier provides a familiar source of comfort. More importantly, it means I can put her down without waking her up.  That’s the sort of thing that mothers kill for.

Anyways, Seanna ran happily to grab the pacifier and was so proud of herself for being able to help. I mean, it would be cruel of me to stop her. And one thing I’m not is cruel. And that’s how it all began. Judge me if you must.

Seanna loves to help change her sister’s diapers. She gets a kick out of throwing the dirty diapers into the Playtex Diaper Genie, that magical black abyss that absorbs all those gross germs and abysmal odour. Oh man, that odour but Seanna doesn’t even mind. She thinks it’s hilarious. Hmmm, makes me think she has her dad’s sense of humour.

And her absolute favourite activity to help with? Washing dishes. Seanna loves to wash dishes and she absolutely loves to rinse out her baby sister’s bottles. It makes her feel like a big girl whenever she gets to use the SmartBrush Bottle Brush. It has an awesome non-slip grip that makes it easy for Seanna to hold, which means less mess for mommy to worry about.  

My little mommy’s helper has been my saving grace in this parenting game and I’d be lost without her. That little pair of extra hands is sometimes just what I need to keep my sanity intact.

Except when she’s the one trying my last nerve.

Then it’s a whole other ball game altogether. And Lord help me on those days.