We’re going on our first family camping trip over the Labor Day weekend. First, we have to check out the tent.

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Of course, the Girl has to help. She loves helping, though until the last few months, her help has not been terribly helpful.

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But she’s getting good at holding things for us.

“I can hold it?” she asks. She keeps a tight grip for a few moments, then asks, “You need this, Mama?” If Mama doesn’t need it, L quickly loses interest.

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Once set up, the tent is a hit. It’s a palatial space for the Girl, and she makes good use of it, running about, jumping, being generally toddler-ish.

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