May's first broom

Toddlers love to imitate their parents. It's why cell phones are s popular. May loves to "help" me sweep. (Those of you familiar with my housecleaning habits, or lack there of, will find it hard to believe but I sweep three or four times a day usually.)

Unfortunatly, a full-sized broom is too big for her to handle without whacking Mommy in the face, or knocking over things. So Grammy Grace graciously bought her her own cleaning set. (Now she smacks Mommy in the hips and thighs, but with a shorter moment arm, the thwacks hurt less.) She's very fond of it already, even though it only arrived in the mail yesterday.

Jen Hoberman actually brought it over -- our big packages go to Chez Hoberman to avoid pilferage -- and then took many photos. You can see them all by clicking here. As ever, just click the link and then click on the button that says "View Slideshow." You don't have to sign in.

Here are some quick snaps for those who don't want to bother going to the slideshow.