The Things I've Learned
I'm starting to get myself ready for the arrival of the newest member of the family. This has brought me to the realization that I have learned a lot from Abby in the past 3+ years...
Most problems can be solved with a good snuggle
Play-doh must be played with on tile or laminate flooring. Never carpet
The best stories are told when you shut up and listen to them
Geese are amazing
If Dora does it/is on it, it's cool
It's more fun to pain on arms and legs than on paper
What phrase/sound/word you use to express frustration will be parroted back
Whatever you eat will be way better than what you serve them
A child can be both a puppy and a shark at the same time
Rocks have personalities and families
They are stronger than they look
The phrase "poop coming out" demands immediate attention
Vacuum cleaners are scary
Vacuum cleaners are fun
"Now" is a subjective term
"No" is negotiable
Humour will get them off the hook 9 times out of 10
If they weren't so cute, no kid would have a sibling
The phrase "small people, small problems, big people, big problems" is accurate but provides little comfort
It is possible to be angry and laugh at the same time - at the same person
Cracks in a sidewalk must be investigated. Every crack
Apple juice tastes differently in different cups
It really doesn't matter what surface they eat off of as long as they are eating their supper
Dishes will stay dirty, clothes will stay piled up but Tickle Time will go away
Take as many kisses as you can while you still can
Bare bums are adorable
Keep the curtains closed and no one will even know if they are still wearing their pjs, or that old Halloween costume, or nothing at all
Breakables are breakable and gravity is a law
Theories are great. In theory
Candy works
The phrase "It's only a phase" is less helpful than "Aww man, that DOES suck!"
If sleep could be sold, it'd be priceless and sold out
Fingers are made to touch things. Fingers can be washed
Einstein was right. Time is relative
Saying "No" won't kill them. Saying "Yes" won't kill you
Silence is golden. And terrifying
"No" might just be their default setting. Rephrase and try again
Yes, it stains.
Most problems can be solved with a good snuggle
Play-doh must be played with on tile or laminate flooring. Never carpet
The best stories are told when you shut up and listen to them
Geese are amazing
If Dora does it/is on it, it's cool
It's more fun to pain on arms and legs than on paper
What phrase/sound/word you use to express frustration will be parroted back
Whatever you eat will be way better than what you serve them
A child can be both a puppy and a shark at the same time
Rocks have personalities and families
They are stronger than they look
The phrase "poop coming out" demands immediate attention
Vacuum cleaners are scary
Vacuum cleaners are fun
"Now" is a subjective term
"No" is negotiable
Humour will get them off the hook 9 times out of 10
If they weren't so cute, no kid would have a sibling
The phrase "small people, small problems, big people, big problems" is accurate but provides little comfort
It is possible to be angry and laugh at the same time - at the same person
Cracks in a sidewalk must be investigated. Every crack
Apple juice tastes differently in different cups
It really doesn't matter what surface they eat off of as long as they are eating their supper
Dishes will stay dirty, clothes will stay piled up but Tickle Time will go away
Take as many kisses as you can while you still can
Bare bums are adorable
Keep the curtains closed and no one will even know if they are still wearing their pjs, or that old Halloween costume, or nothing at all
Breakables are breakable and gravity is a law
Theories are great. In theory
Candy works
The phrase "It's only a phase" is less helpful than "Aww man, that DOES suck!"
If sleep could be sold, it'd be priceless and sold out
Fingers are made to touch things. Fingers can be washed
Einstein was right. Time is relative
Saying "No" won't kill them. Saying "Yes" won't kill you
Silence is golden. And terrifying
"No" might just be their default setting. Rephrase and try again
Yes, it stains.
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