Things I Didn’t Realize…

Things I didn’t realize when raising a toddler! 

• You never really get rid of a diaper bag forever.  As soon as you start potty training, your purse becomes a makeshift diaper bag with an extra pair of panties and pants.
• Fruit Snacks become a food staple.  If you run out, you better be prepared to run to the store of a break down will ensue.
• You miss the times when they were quiet or couldn’t talk, but laugh so hard when they come up with something that is out of blue.
• Quiet time only exists in your house when your toddler is sleeping, unless they are doing something they have been told countless times not to do.
• How your heart melts when you hear them singing in the next room or in their car seat.
• How incredibly proud you are when you hear them count 1 to 10 correctly without help.
• Your husband will probably laugh the so hard when your toddler comes to you to tell you poop stinks and then points to the poop on the floor.  He continues to laugh while you are cleaning it up.
• How much you will celebrate when your toddler actually poops in the potty.  It is a cake-worthy celebration!
• Toddler’s speak their own language, they expect you to understand, if you don’t, they will throw a fit.
• No matter how bad your day has been, just a giggle from your toddler will make you fill instantly better.

Oh how I love my toddler, she is my world, my shining star, and one of the two people that make me laugh everyday!