Travelingjenny

So far, Tess has been exactly what I would have wished for in a second child: always happy, easygoing, adaptable, a good eater, and most importantly, a good sleeper. She is also very good at entertaining herself. On the mornings that her sister is at school, I bring out all of the toys that Grace has trouble sharing, and Tess is content to revel in the peace and quiet, and the fact that no one is ripping toys out of her little hands. This morning, however, she let me know that I seem to have been lulled into complacency by her self-entertainment. I was emptying the dishwasher and she was sitting at the art table, happily working on her first masterpiece. The next thing I knew, I heard a far away "uh-oh!". Tess was standing in the middle of the living room, surveying the pile of crayons she had dumped onto the rug. (Note to self: close doors to living room when not playing in living room.) A few minutes later, I was putting away Tess’s laundry when I heard her little voice exclaim "uh-oh!" yet again. This time she was standing in front of the toilet, tossing in pieces of toilet paper. (Note to self: ALWAYS close toilet lid when toilet is not in use – who knows what could be tossed in there next.) I love these harmless toddler antics, but even more, I love watching Tess’s little personality emerge. (Note to self: keep a closer eye on sweet little baby, she may be more like big sister than we think!)