
Celebrate this moment by trying to keep a straight face (good luck) and speed-dialing Grandma who will tell you, between loud guffaws, that your daughter is just like you! That’s my baby!Įven if you worry that your child might be a bit clumsy or awkward, fear not. At this moment you realize you’re raising a little spitfire who isn’t afraid to stand up for herself (ever mindful of the fine line between “little spitfire” and “unruly dragon”). Most little ones pop off somewhere around 18 months to 2 years, and it is quite possibly one of the most hilarious moments of motherhood. No more Beatrix Potter diaper bags for you! You little sass-a-frass!įew moments are more special in a mom’s life than the first time she gets sassed. Celebrate this joyous moment by purchasing the smallest purse you can find. My whole life revolves around someone else’s bathroom routine.” Archaeologists have decoded the hieroglyphics of cavewomen, which loosely translated state, “I don’t know what I’m going to do if this little son of a cave dweller doesn’t start doing his business in the dirt hole out back.” But soon… very soon, your little one will finally potty train.

Since the beginning of time, moms of almost-potty-trained toddlers have woken up in a cold sweat thinking, “Oh my word.

If the sharing takes place among siblings, rarer yet! When this happens for the first time, it’s time to celebtrate ñ you’ve done well! Pause for just a few moments, take a deep breath, smile, exhale slowly and relish this accomplishment. This moment, like spotting an exotic Amazonian bird in the Pacific Northwest, is rare. One of Mom’s biggest little moments is the first time her baby shares… willingly.
