What My Toddler Has Taught Me

1. Honesty. When you make a promise to a toddler. You better do it. They don't forget. And they need to trust you. Its so important for them.

2. Pick your battles. Its ok to wear rainboots to Walmart. People may look at you, but it's probably because they understand. They have been there.

3. Popsicles. Keep them on hand at all times. This is such an easy fix for a sad heart at the age of two.

4. Hugs. When they offer them, you take them. No matter what time of the day it is, no matter what you are doing. You stop and you hug and you kiss.

5. Chores can wait. Really. They will still be there waiting for you the next day and really, thats ok.

6. Booboo's. Kiss them always. No matter how big or small. Always be there to kiss the booboo's.

7. Germs are sometimes ok. Mud is ok. Kissing the dog is ok.

8. Let them help you. Even if it means refolding the laudry or rewashing a dish. They need independence and its how they learn.

9. Pray for them. Pray with them. Pray a hedge of protection all around them.

10. Thank God for them every single day.

11. Multi-tasking. I have learned how to cook, talk on the phone and mop the floor all at the same time that I hold my 25 lb toddler.

12. There is no such thing as alone time anymore. I will never be able to talk on the phone, take a bath or pee anymore without an audience.