Friday, April 15, 2011

Things I Know: the toddler edition

Today, for something a little bit different, I thought it would be fun to join in with Yay for Home's Things I Know...


I know that when a toddler is truly exhausted, they will ask to go to sleep. (At least once in their lives, anyway.)

I know that sometimes you need technology-free time. Because when a child sees everyone with their iPhones, she wants to do the same. (And time away from screens is good for the soul.)

I know that on a big outing, a toddler's highlight will be the train ride in. (A lesson: the journey is just as exciting as the destination.)

I know that toddlers embrace life with every inch of their being. (Note to self: be inspired by that energy and enthusiasm.)

I know that toddlers love their family even more than the life they live so hugely. (And this one has lots of them to love!)

I know that I could spend all day playing with my toddler as she throws her arms around me and yells, 'Gotcha!' Yep, you got me.
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9 comments:

  1. Jodie AnstedApril 15, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Aww, lovely.

    My 4yo loves me SO much. It's that age. You are their world. SO lovely. Enjoy. xxx

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  2. shaeApril 15, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Great list!
    The train is always a red hot favorite with my kids :)

    Thanks for joining in.

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  3. Farmers WifeyApril 15, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    What a lovely post..I especially love the last one ♥

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  4. RiverApril 15, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    There truly is nothing more enchanting than a happy toddler.

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  5. MaritaApril 16, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Toddlers are fabulous, exhausting and wonderful.

    I love that for my girls the journey is still as much fun as the destination. Fingers crossed we hold onto that joy.

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  6. LizApril 16, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Great list, I love it! I sometimes wonder if I actually learn more from my toddler than she learns from me. =)

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  7. InkPaperPenApril 17, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    we have a lot to learn from them, don't we? especially the enthusiasm towards life, if we can get just a tiny bit of their outlook we would all continue to reach for the treetops!

    (reading your posts from the week backwards...!)

    Gill xo

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  8. MultipleMumApril 17, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    I love other people's toddlers. They are fun, loud, bouncing with energy, opinionated, and in it for themselves.

    My own toddlers drain me, not just the tantrums but the constant bickering and extreme sense of mischief!

    I like your lessons from your gorgeous toddler - must remember it more when the twins are going nuts and I can't see past the crazy x

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  9. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    I love this. We can learn so much from our children. And you've nailed it.

    PS. Read your article in Maeve and LOVED it. Also, I voted for you for the best blogs. Will vote for you when kidspot top 50 bloggers opens!

    Am I a fan much? xx

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