I know what you’re thinking—having a one-year-old help with anything is counterproductive. You’re not wrong, but these mamas let their babies help, because that’s how they learn. Starting at such an early age means these activities become second nature. Even if they aren’t truly helping as toddlers, they are learning and developing an interest and understanding for what is required to keep a home in order.
I walked away, and we separated for a few minutes before coming together to reconnect and talk, and when we did, the first words out of my mouth were “I’m sorry.”