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

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

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.

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.