Independence Day

September 15th was Independence Day here is Costa Rica. To celebrate, Daddy and Lilian went to a lantern parade the night before. Lilian had a ball carrying around her little lantern and watching all of the people. 

Here's Lilian with our friend, Rebeca.

Lilian was also able to walk in her own parade at her school. As you can tell, she was really excited to be marching.

But, we couldn't pass an Independence Day without celebrating it our gringo way as well!

Mommy's Lil Helper

Lilian's new favorite thing is to help wash the dishes. If she hears the water in the sink running or the sound of dishes and silverware, she runs to the table and starts pushing one of the chairs to the kitchen to help. She grabs her own little rag, she gets her soap, and she really scrubs things clean. She does such a good job, in fact, I sometimes don't have to go behind her and rewash stuff!

After the scrubbing comes her favorite part: the rinsing. I think she would stay here all day and play in the water if we let her.

I hope she continues to help in a few weeks when baby arrives! We may just make this her daily chore!