Nightly Ritual

I've started teaching Kellen to take his own socks and shoes off every evening before bed. However, it always turns into a crying fest, with Kellen repeating "helt" (help) and making horrible faces. He's perfectly capable, but unwilling to try because it is slightly challenging. Tonight I brought out the camera to document the drama.

When he saw the camera he ceased all crying and said "mile" (smile). Ha!



But that didn't last very long.



He eventually got his shoes off and had to move onto the socks.



After about 5 minutes of carrying on, he realized that no one was going to "helt" him so he focused and was able to remove his last sock.




What am I going to do with this boy?!?

22 Months Old