Josh Log

Monday, October 24, 2005


On Saturday morning, Joshua was very eager to wake up. He also really wanted Jensen to wake up. When his brother finally did, Josh went into his room and got him out of his crib. Then they played for a few minutes before Josh brought him back into our room. He put him on the bed and started unzipping his pajamas. I asked what he was doing and he responded, "I'm going to change his diaper, I need the practice." He had this look of determined resignation about him and I wasn't sure that he was ready for this task. It just felt like he was going to give it a shot no matter what happened. But, before he could really get it going, I noticed a certain odor eminating from Jensen. I gently suggested that maybe I should take care of this one, and with relief, Josh brought me wipeys and helped fasten the tapes on the clean diaper instead. I did let him choose Jensen's clothes for the day and help me dress him and I praised him over and over for his willingness to help. But I have to ask....Why does he feel he needs the practice?


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