What has your Toddler done to make you proud lately?

[~Charlie's~Angel~]

Wanted to start a thread about the things our little people do that just make us BEAM.....and also sigh with relief that AHHHHHH, we are doing SOMETHING RIGHT?!?!?!

The other night I was carrying my first born to the bathroom, as is our usual routine before bed. As I am walking down the hallway, he wraps his little arms around my neck, squeezes as hard as he can and says, "thank you for dinner mama, I liked it!" I almost burst into tears right then and there.

He also thanked a complete stranger for holding the door open for us the other day. The complete stranger was so amazed at his poiletness, he almost fell over. I was probably walking like a proud peacock mother.

FYI, he'll be 3 in september.

Yup, hes my little gentleman.

OK ladies, DISH!

[ASusan]

Not so much proud, but I was impressed when DS did a front flip into the pool. Totally unexpectedly. (and against the rules, so we had to put an end to it)

And then he did a back flip. (also unexpectedly)

And last night (and one night earlier this week), he WENT TO SLEEP ON HIS OWN.

[funfunkyfantastic]

My little girl made me proud today. She was able to point to all the parts of her face and name them. She can also follow directions now. I handed her something and told her to bring it to my sister. So she did just that. It's so cute. She'll even help me clean up her messes sometimes, lol.

[pantrygirl]

Great idea.
My daughter is at an age where I can see she is learning more and more and trying to express it. It's just mind blowing.
I have to say though that I fill with pride whenever she tells someone bless you or when she says please or thank you appropriately and without a reminder.
She also knows how to work the charm as she will wait a beat, say please and then give her dad the biggest grin in the world. How can he say no to that?

[Violet2]

She apologizes to me, unprompted, for her behavior.

At least all my screw ups as a parent have been good for something! I've done quite a bit of apologizing to DD.

V

[simplemama32]

Aw, love everyone's replies!

When I came home from work the other day, DS ran into my arms, gave me a hug, and told me he loved me and was glad I was home. Of course, he wanted his nummies, so that may have had something to do with it.

And then the other day, after he tripped over a toy on the floor, instead of running to me for make-it-better-kisses as usual, he picked the toy up and gave it kisses to make it feel better.

[LeoneLover13]

DD 21 months makes me proud because...

In the past few days she has started asking for things with a 'please' without being reminded.

She just started saying "I wav woo, Mama!" (I <3 you mama) to get me to kiss her all over...B

She is now sleeping at least most of the night in her own bed in her own room

[Smokering]

Last night we went for a walk to the supermarket. It was very quiet, hardly any shoppers. I left DH and DD and went off to get something, and DH and DD somehow got separated. So I was chillin' in my aisle when I heard a very loud, cheerful bellow:

"DAAAADDY! DAAAAADDY!"
I headed in its direction and found DD standing all by herself at the end of an aisle. When she saw me she beamed and said "Daddy's a gone. I lost it!" It was SO cute! And I was vastly impressed that my two-year-old stayed put and called for him rather than running around, bursting into tears, approaching a shady stranger etc. (Daddy showed up two seconds later, giggling like a fiend because he'd heard her yells.)

I'm also impressed recently with her developing skills. She can sing Panis Angelicus, most of the Pirates of Penzance songs, most of Billy Joel's hits, some Andrea Bocelli (Italian and Spanish).... she recognises squares, circles and triangles... she can draw stars, moons and duckies... she uses words like "unpleasant" and "despicable"... she dances like you would not believe. She's so much fun at this age!

[Katie T]

I had asked my 2yo to move her wild hair out of her eyes (it is always in her eyes and she pulls hair ties out) and her brother (3yo) came over and did it for her while they grinned huge grins at each other. The love between them is so raw and I love seeing it!

[a-sorta-fairytale]

Ds is 28 months and can be a real wild child. He loves to wrestle and climb and run and nearly give me a heart attack. BUT, he is the sweetest thing ever.

When i woke up the other morning he was staring at me and he said "i miss you -you fweeping mama" Meaning i missed you when you were sleeping mama. When i come home from school or anywhere else he says he misses me. Last night he was hating having his hair washed and when i finished he thanked me. When the baby kicks inside me hard or i have a contraction he runs over and says "i help you mama!" and kisses my belly.

He is just the most snuggly kissable sweet boy.

[KempsMama]

DS1 went pee in the potty for the first time just now, and I thought of this thread.

We've been trying for a couple of months, but he's never actually gone in the potty. I could burst I'm so happy.

[sapphire_chan]

She's started saying "thank you" when people give her things.

When she uses her potty, she carries it to the bathroom to empty it herself. (Proud, but on edge on that one. )

[~Charlie's~Angel~]

Originally Posted by simplemama32

And then the other day, after he tripped over a toy on the floor, instead of running to me for make-it-better-kisses as usual, he picked the toy up and gave it kisses to make it feel better.

Oh.my.freaking.gosh!! That is so cute i could spit!

Kemps mama

These are awsome. Keep em coming ladies.

You know what made me start this thread. My avatar. Its a bit old, but when Charlies hugs matthew like that, I want to MELT.

The other night, Matthew was in bed and Charlie and I were on the couch watching Diego. He turns to me and asks "wheres my matthew?" (emphasis on MY) I said "hes in bed sleeping" Charlie says,"But I want him". SWOOOOOON!!!

[kriket]

My DS is 15 months and he peed on the floor today while we were getting ready to get in the shower. I went to clean it up with a piece of family cloth and dropped one taking it out of the container.

He picked the wipe off the floor and mopped up his pee! What a helpful little man! He likes to 'clean' up his messes, but this was the first time he actually cleaned up anything!

[curiouscanadian]

Great thread!

I was really proud a few weeks ago when DS asked for more asparagus and then his vitamin within 20 seconds of each other. Whether or not it's anything we've done, at least DS seems to be developing healthy eating habits!

And he made DH's night the other night... after DH rocked him for a bit DS turned to DH and said "Thank you papa. Love you. Night-night" and went to bed.

[~Charlie's~Angel~]

This morning, my two year old told me Im his best friend.

[Magali]

My 3 year old is awesome on the computer. He comes on the computer and can navigate to the games he wants to play. He is also very good at levelling my lower level WoW characters. He always turns of the screen when he is done (unlike mama lol). He might look like me, but his personality is all daddy .

[lifeguard]

Ds plays so independently & can entertain himself for loooooong stretches of time.

EVERYONE comments on what a great eater he is. We never push him to eat anything or make any kind of big deal about how much he does or doesn't eat. It is so nice to not have the meal time battles so many seem to (I realize pickiness may come yet).

A couple of months ago when ds had a bad allergic reaction to a bug bite while we were hiking I had to run (literally) out to the trailhead, throw him in his carseat & then drive to a gas station to call 911 all the while shaking him & talking loudly to keep him from falling asleep (as long as he was awake I could tell he was breathing). In the ambulance I was overwelmed with how small & fragile he looked while at the same time so big & brave. I was soooooo proud of how good he was with the paramedics & then the nurses & doctor in the er. All that & the only time he even wimpered was when they gave him a shot in the leg.

When we go to the drop-in play centre he pushes open the door, steps in & then stands there & beams at the room. It makes all the ladies laugh every time 'cause it's like he's "arrived" & wants everyone to know it. I love to see his self-confidence like that.

[rightkindofme]

Oh man. I spend a lot of time being proud of my daughter so I'll try to keep the list to stuff that has happened in the last few days.

I heard ripping sounds from an area of the house where I *know* she doesn't have any of 'her' paper. I got up quickly and saw her ripping through the paper bags holding a bunch of her dad's games (board game type things). I yelled "That is not ok, Shanna!" I picked her up and brought her to time out while I went back to start cleaning up. She cried and said, "It's not ok to yell at me." I stopped in my tracks. She's right. So I came back and we talked and I told her that she is right that I shouldn't yell at her and I'm sorry I lost my temper. I explained why I was upset about the games and she said she was sorry and she won't touch them again. (That's a pie crust promise, but she's two and she does try to remember stuff she is supposed to stay out of.) I was really proud that she stood up for herself even though I was harsh and scary. I gave her lots of hugs and kisses and we nursed before I went to clean up the mess. She very patiently stayed on the couch until I was done and then she once again said she will leave Daddy's games alone before she got up to go play. I really can't believe I have these interactions with a two year old. I'm *thrilled* that she stands up for herself.

And the other day I asked her if she wanted something (I can't remember what) and she said, "Oh! Yes, please!" in the sweetest voice. It made my day.

I'll stop now, but I could keep going.

[winter singer]

DD sometimes looks me in the eye very earnestly and says "thank you" just before she latches on to nurse.

Normally she just asks for "milk", but a couple of weeks ago she gave me a mischeivous grin and asked for "mama juice" instead.