My 3 year old is a big girl in a little girl?s body? or so she says. As the youngest of three, she likes to think of herself as one of the big kids, doing everything they?re capable of at 2 and 4 years older than she is.
It?s true that she?s a much ?older? three than her brothers were at the same age, and it occurred to me recently that before long she truly won?t be a toddler anymore.
It?s bittersweet.
I want to embrace the next several months as a toddler mama, while still looking forward to moving on to the next stage in our family?s life. In that spirit, I?ve listed 15 things I?ll miss about the toddler years.
(And excuse me while I grab a hankie.)
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#1: That Silly Sense of Humor
I love those spontaneous bursts of laughter and silliness that only toddlers do so well.
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#2: That Sweet Toddler Voice
You know the one I'm talking about! It's the sweetest sound in the world.
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#3: Toddler's BFF = Blankie
Admit it: even though it can be a pain to keep track of the dang thing, a toddler's attachment to his blankie is just about the cutest thing ever.
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#4: Bananas for Bananas
Seriously, my daughter must eat 6 bananas a day!
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#5: Oh the Pigtails!
I love that at 3 my daughter still lets me fix her hair. I know that'll change soon!
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#6: The Stickers that Cover Every Surface in My House
Stickers are toddler gold.
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#7: My Shopping Buddy
I always have a shopping companion in my toddler. It doesn't matter if we're headed to the mall or just the grocery store- she's always game!
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#8: That She Still Looks Like a Baby When She Sleeps
When I peek at my daughter sleeping in her toddler bed, I can still see that sweet baby face she once had.
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#9: All those Fun Toddler Craft Projects!
With toddlers, you don't have to worry about perfection or even following the directions. Toddler crafts are always a fun way to spend an afternoon, and those little scribbles might as well be Picassos to Grandma. Am I right?
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#10: Her Enthusiasm for the Little Things
I learn from my toddler every day that the little moments in life are cause for celebration.
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#11: Teeny Tiny Undies
I die of the cute every time I do laundry!
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#12: Back
Toddler still need cuddles from their mamas, and I'm always happy to comply.
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#13: Never Ending Chatter from the Backseat
Aren't they hilarious? I get a kick out of some of the things my little gal comes up with.
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#14: Cheering Her On
Potty training is such an important toddler milestone.
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#15: Our Special Bond
We share a powerful connection just because she's my baby. Maybe? fingers crossed? that won't ever change.
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Mary Lauren Weimer?is a social worker turned mother turned writer. Her blog,?My 3 Little Birds, encourages moms to put down the baby books for a moment and tell their own stories. Connect with her on?Facebook?and?Twitter.
More by Mary Lauren:
Expert Tips for Tackling Tough Toddler Questions
Lengthening the Fuse: 5 Tips for Becoming a More Patient Mom
20 Ideas for One-on-One Time with Your Toddler
Source: http://blogs.babble.com/toddler-times/2012/09/18/what-ill-miss-about-the-toddler-years/
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