Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Enjoy Those Baby/Toddler Moments

11:13 AM | Posted by Tot-Bot Baby Gifts | Edit Post
Okay, I realize this will sound cliche, but to all parents of babies and toddlers out there: Enjoy every moment of your child's early growth and development. It really *does* go by fast.

Our son started kindergarten this month. Although we were all a bit nervous leading up to that first day, he got ready happily that morning and said, "I am going to be the most excited kid there." We took his picture, as he stood at the front of the line, and took a video of him marching into his classroom. He's doing great so far, thanks in part to having a terrific teacher, and I am glad that I will be able to volunteer on a regular basis in his classroom.

I am not the only parent who, in that moment of watching their first born go off to kindergarten, was flooded with memories: the moment he was placed on my lap in the hospital on the day he was born; his first smiles and giggles; his first cautious steps (he continues to be careful and methodical to this day, never jumping into anything); the way he used to love dancing to "The Wheels on the Bus," running around the kitchen island. We all cherish the big milestones our babies reach but there are also little, unique things your baby/toddler will do that will stand out in your mind and live forever in your heart. Be there for those things, remember those little moments. They add up to a lifetime of what will *always* be your unique, wonderful baby.

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