Full of beans!

Mommy is now exhausted and needs to make dinner. A *friend told me about a great thing to do that will occupy your toddler just long enough to get dinner made without having the little one underfoot.

Buy a bunch of dry beans in bulk and dump in a large bin. Give her some measuring cups, etc and let her go nuts (or beans if you will).

This was perfect and I was able to get dinner made in peace-Juliet tends to really only want my attention while I'm at a hot oven or stove so distraction with her is becoming an art form.

*Thank you Heather D'Bomb, you are the best. We miss you and West lots and lots!