Myself

To my independent one who uses the word "myself" at least a hundred times a day. Time has crept on me and soon my little man will be three. He is all about doing things himself.
We constantly hear, "Do myself! " or "Want to myself!" This qualifies for brushing teeth, putting on and removing shoes, getting dressed, picking out clothes, putting on the seat belt, getting his own drink, cereal (yikes), cheese stick, you name it! This is all good until you needed to be somewhere 5 minutes ago and he's still trying to put on his shoes by "himself" and pitches a fit if you help.
Patience is a virtue. Patience is a test. Some days I'm pretty sure I'm failing.
If only he could wipe his bum himself then maybe I wouldn't be so inclined to watch him do things himself.