So, without further ado, I present you with a couple "T" posts. Happy reading!
~Evie
Terrific Toddlers
Hello Everyone!
As part of the Elegant Mommy T-h-a-n-k-f-u-l Blog Series, I
would like to present you with "T is for Terrible Toddlers."
I have a beautiful amazing smart toddler. I've heard the
saying (I think you'd have to be under a rock not to of) "Terrible Twos" or
"Terrible Toddlers." Sure, my daughter now knows the power of a good temper
tantrum. She's an avid climber (specializing in the stairs and the dining room
table) and an amazing escape artist. She's a conquistador of our dogs and an
explorer of unknown drawers and cabinets. She is a professional organizer. (I
mean, she's so thoughtful for putting a screwdriver in my purse. You never know
when I'll be needing one on the go) She's already dressing herself. And by that,
I mean undressing herself. In public. Thirstie diaper and all.
As moms, we all have days when we might not lose our temper,
but we sure give a heavy sigh. Mine came the other day when our daughter learned
how to open the door to the bathroom and as anyone who has discovered a bathroom
for the first time would do, she immediately started placing items in our
toilet. A roll of pennies, a spoon, and washcloth took a toilet bath before I
picked her up, washed her hands and promptly placed one of those childproofing
knob covers on the door (which means that when my husband and I have to really
go, we will not be able to turn that knob if our life depends on it...or drawers
at least).
If you haven't experienced the Houdini-esq maneuvers of a
toddler yet, you could chalk this up to my daughter not being supervised
properly. However, if you've had kids, you'll know that no matter how many baby
gates you put up, outlet covers you place or hours spent staring at your child,
they are the perfect opportunists. Someone at the door? Phone ring? Changing the
wash? Your child will find a way to surprise you no matter how hawk-like your
supervision is.
Soon-to-be or new mothers, are you scared yet? Don't be.
After all, this post is about being "Thankful." I'm beyond thankful for my
toddler. You know what I did when I saw the pennies in the toilet. Laughed. When
in my life have I ever seen such a silly sight? What would possess someone to
put pennies in a toilet? It was like a wishing well in my bathroom. Ha!
Toddlers are amazing. They are learning things at an
extraordinary pace. One day they know maybe one word, then one weekend they have
five and then next they are saying sentences. They learn to potty train
(eventually). They learn names. They point to things. They play games. They
understand things you never ever explain. How did my daughter learn that her
doll was a "baby"? How she learn that the baby needs to be burped or rocked when
there is no baby at home to reference?
They also start to reciprocate love like never before. They
start to give you hugs, blow you kisses and will even say I love you. The first
time they give you a kiss, you're world might actually stop. You will want to
stay in that moment for the rest of your life. You will probably call or text or
message everyone you know letting them know your child just kissed you. They may
not understand, but to you, you're life has completely changed yet again. And as
parenthood goes, it will continue to change for the rest of your life.
So, be thankful for your toddler and their new expressive
selves. They are learning so much, and if you're open to it, you'll get an
education as well.
By Krista
Time
I am thankful for the "Time" I have been given with my children as a
stay at home mom. When I first became a Mommy, staying at home with my (now 5
year old) daughter wasn't an option for us. Then came along our son (nearing 3
years old) and the tug still pulled at my heart. I knew in the depths of my
heart that I was meant to be a stay at home mom, it was just a matter of
figuring out a way to make it a possibility. This was really hard for some of
my friends and family to believe, as I was a determined business woman. But
soon they realized I was more of a determined mother!
Long story short, a year and half ago I was blessed with the
opportunity to stay at home with my children. Although my time at home with my
daughter was short-lived, as she is now in kindergarten, I have learned to be
thankful for the time I was given with her, rather than fill my mind and heart
with guilt.
This time at home with my children has flown by faster than I could
have ever imagined. When I start to feel sad that we missed a fun play group or
a storytime, or we didn't accomplish as much work on our ABC's as we had
hoped for or I take a look around at my messy house I remind myself to smile
because I was blessed with one of the greatest gifts I could ever imagine. We
fill our time with hugs and kisses, Mommy storytimes, giggling, chatting about
superheros and dolls. Who could ask for anything more? What great times we
will have to remember always!
By Anna
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