Those of you who know me, know that currently my life revolves around the busiest one year old you will ever meet. He is always in motion, only holding still when it is time to sleep. Long gone are the days of carefree cuddles and naps in the chair together, hello to the days of defining boundaries and helping him navigate the rights and wrongs of the world around us. It is extremely exciting, and completely terrifying at the same time - those of you who have ever had a one year old understand. To the rest of you, well.....I hope you have the opportunity to understand someday.
However, I wouldn't have it any other way. His curiosity and energy are exhausting, but so endearing. I will never understand the wonder that exists in items such as the flipping motion of dad's cell phone, the buttons on the television remote, or the shape of the digital thermometer - not to mention the process of opening and closing doors, swishing the water in the toilet, or pulling the cat's tail. Although I may never understand it, I can appreciate it. The simple magic that exists in the mind of a toddler is amazing, and is a good reminder to myself - not just as a parent, but as a person - that there is magic in places, that as adults, we forget to look. No - I may not find it in the toilet bowl (I sure hope) or in my cupboards, but it does exist and remembering that is half the battle!
So, to any parents who find my blog, and actually take a moment to read it - I would love to hear about some of the things you have experienced/learned while sharing your home with a toddler. The challenges, the triumphs, the feel-good moments.....words of encouragement, words of warning...whatever you feel like sharing.
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