Top things about toddlers
Now, I couldn’t leave Hayden out, could I? Although sometimes the toddler years are difficult, there are at least as may top things about them as there are best things about babies!
- Seeing them being gentle and sweet with babies.
- Three words: “I yub you!”
- Toothy grins and “Tickle me, Mom!”
- Spontaneous hugs and kisses
- The beginnings of empathy (yesterday, he told me “Don’t cry, Mom!”)
- The beginnings of imagination (can’t even begin to list all of his hilarious things he’s pretended this week!)
- The all-out, full-body headlong run—especially when his little feet just can’t keep up.
- Watching him learn every day, especially as he practices putting together sentences.
- The mixture of baby and big boy that makes me happy to see how he’ll grow up, excited about how much he’s grown already and sad to see my baby fading already.
What were/are your favorite things about toddlerhood?
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Thanks for posting this – it brings up all the emotions about the things I love in my big baby girl!
November 14th, 2008 at 2:07 amI love how my toddler snuggles in my arms and says “I yuv you momma”. That is my favorite thing. I love waking up to her beautiful smile and “hi momma, good nap”. This is such a wonderful time. Thanks for a beautiful post.
November 15th, 2008 at 2:42 amI love how they can actually interact and play– my girl’s sense of fun and sense of humor is emerging and I don’t just love her, I LIKE her (even more!)
November 15th, 2008 at 4:55 pm