There is no one in our family that comes anywhere close to being as independent, self-reliant, and determined as Rowan. It doesn’t matter how difficult or dangerous the challenge, she is up to the task. She usually finds her own unique way to get the job done. And that is one of the many reasons why we love her so!

If your little hands lack the dexterity to open a candy wrapper, find scissors.

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If you want to help with the laundry, put yourself in a position to get picked up.

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We don’t have cable/satellite, so the only channels that are on are the soaps. Don’t judge!

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How long a minute is depends on which side of the door you’re on. Rock on with your potty-trained self!

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I know it’s your favorite food, but the cottage cheese is all gone Roastie. Sorry!

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Well lookee here! After scraping the container for 5 minutes you actually came up with a decent bite! Have at it!

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Yeah don’t transfer it to your plate, just hork it right off the mega-spoon. There’s less chance of losing any that way. Do you have a mother? Tell her to tame that mop!

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Once Rowan discovered the location of the chocolate chips, she also found that descending from the third shelf with a full load was impossible. No problemo! 

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Sesame crackers and chocolate chips: The snack of champions.

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Crack is what happens when your parents buy your clothes a size too big to accommodate your enormous cloth diaper booty. And then you go and potty train yourself. Way to go girl!

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Rowan enjoys mandarin oranges with her cottage cheese. Who needs an official cup when you can take care of business all by yourself? That’s my Rowan!

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