pavlov’s toddler

Abby has this very cool chair. Its the kind that converts from an infant rocker to a toddler chair. For the past 1.5 years, this is the chair that has given me the freedom to shower, as Abby would quietly sit in it and watch a Baby Einstein. Its as safe as can be, with a little seatbelt and everything. Well, Abby is older now, and I really have no need to strap her in anymore. But the other day, I realized that she has not clued into this. I came out of the restroom to the sound of her grunting and getting very frustrated. She was leaning over the front of her chair, unsuccessfully trying to reach a stuffed bunny on the floor, because in her mind, she was strapped in. So did I show her that she was not belted in? Oh no. Like any good mommy, I stood on the side and giggled for a little while. It was just too cute .