Work To Do

I just read a magazine article that said within the next three months, AJ should start to be able to (1) wash himself in the tub; (2) climb up on a step stool, turn on the faucet and wash his own hands; (3) dress himself; (4) pick up his toys; and (5) help with household chores. So far we are 1 for 5. AJ scores a point for showing an interest in number 5, help with mopping, putting away clothes, etc. He shows no interest in number 4, putting away his toys, that's for sure. He does like to rub lotion on his tummy (does that count toward washing himself?) and will put his arms up when I say "hands up" to help me get his shirt off, but the idea that he would be able to put on a pair of pants is hard to fathom at this stage. It looks like we have some work to do here in the coming months.