No longer do I need to panic when the liquid Panadol or Nurofen runs out.
This may not seem like much to you, but it's a milestone for me.
(Why, yes, I DO lead a very quiet, uneventful life, as a matter of fact, thanks for asking)
They also no longer want Happy Meals, which means we are slowly (but surely) emptying the house of McToys.
Again, might not seem like a big deal to anyone else, but I'm LOVIN it.
I remember being almost delirious with joy when they all finally got big enough to get in and out of the car themselves, and take care of their own seatbelts.
I am thrilled that I no longer have to struggle with putting on Small Persons' shoes (although the Shoe Battle is far from over.)
They can get their own drinks of water and make a sandwich (can't seem to put anything away yet, I've noticed) and they can run a DVD better than I can.
Bit by bit.
ENJOY your "HAPPIES" Toni !!!!
ReplyDeleteSo it's not just me that celebrates these everyday milestones?
ReplyDeleteI love that my Magoo can reach things and can buckle himself in.
I have even started on poor 5 month old Missi - thinking how handy it will be when she can sit unsupported!
:-) x
Isn't it great how helpful even a Little Guy can be when you have a baby to look after?
DeleteYou're going to LOVE it when he can make himself lunch etc!
The moment when you realise the little one is a big kid now is a rather proud one. It means we've done our job and now he has to learn to fly. Although flying entirely alone is quite a few years away, having them do things for themselves is liberating.
ReplyDeleteOh, that is SO true!
DeleteWhy yes, I do only read my feedreader once a month. However, I can't identify more with this post - just the seatbelt bit really. Rui started doing his own about a year ago and I still can't get over it - or wait for his sister to learn. BEST DAY EVER. EVERY DAY.
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