Your child is full of wonder and opinions! You’re entering a season where you will run late often, find messes everywhere, and have a kiddo, who in the midst of the chaos, will literally grow before your eyes! In this season, you will need to give yourself grace and accept that just as you “figure it out,” the next challenge will pop up, and that’s ok! The beauty of this phase comes in the time spent nurturing your child’s developing skills and enjoying the squeal of excitement when they accomplish “it.”

One question we believe almost every toddler is asking is, "Am I able?" Seeing your kiddo learn so many new skills is exciting, but it is surely a practice of patience on your part. Everything will take extra time while they attempt new tasks: slipping on shoes, brushing hair, or suddenly deciding to tackle putting on their coat as you’re walking out the door! They will want to pick their outfits, so expect rain boots with tutus or a cape and pajamas for a day of errands! This is the stage where you will find doodles, inventively in permanent marker, on your walls and meal time can take f.o.r.e.v.e.r as they eat each individual pea…because they can!