This weekend I was thrown back into life with a Toddler. Hard. My SassyNephew came to stay with me for four days, and do you want to know what I learned? It may have been about eight years since I’ve had a Toddler in my life, but some things never change.
*Cheerio’s still rule.
*Coffee is required for survival.
*Max and Ruby still have no parents.
*You can never go wrong with a walk around the block.
*5:30am is freakin early. The only time it’s cool to get up this early is if you are catching a flight to somewhere fabulous.
*I’d love to kiss the Mama who invented the “sou sou”. Soothers are clearly one of the worlds best inventions and therefore must have been invented by a woman.
*A Toddler can destroy your house faster than a pack of teenagers looking for food.
*Toddler “speak” is the cutest thing ever.
*Poopy Toddler blow0outs are not cute. Still love me some Pampers.
*I am powerless against a Toddler begging to be picked up.
*Sleepy Toddler Snuggles are kind of addictive.
The toddler years are fleeting. They whiz by in a blink of an eye and it is sometimes hard to appreciate and to know that this time of baby chasing, poop cleaning and excess coffee drinking will be some of the biggest giggle inducing and memory making years of your life. Counting my blessings that my SassyNephew gave me a look back on those years, and then went home to his Mama…..so I could get some sleep!
Hoping you all had beautiful weekend. If you need me, I will be sleeping!
I agree with you! Sleepy toddler snuggles are indeed the best! I get them now from my grandchildren, but there was a drought for a while between my kids growing up and when they had their own children.
Now I get all the poopy diapers and sleepy cuddles I want!
Most importantly thanks for taking him. Hubby and I had a wonderful getaway – our first since the baby was born. Your the best Steph! Hugs
Awww! I love this post! So sweet! You made me chuckle with some of the things you mentioned. Glad you got to spend a few days with your nephew. Adorable!
This sounds so familiar! My son is 16 1.2 months and is definitely a toddler! I have been wondering where Max and Ruby’s parents are since my brother watched the show. Apparently, Rosemary Wells wanted to show how the kids dealt with conflict with out the parents.
He definitely likes the early mornings! lol. He doesn’t like cheerios, which is kinda funny.
That was a sweet ode to your nephew and your love of parenting, Stephanie. Your nephew is so cute – I’d be powerless up against them eyes. My mom always says (after she babysits all the grandkids): “It was wonderful to have them come and visit, but nice that they went home.” Ah.
That is great that you got to spend some time with your nephew, but it is always nice to be able to hand them back over to their mom!
Life with a toddler is magical! I love learning and seeing the world through their eyes. My 16 month old is really starting to show his personality and it’s amazing!