When You are Two

When you are two:

1. You try the things mom does, but only the embarrassing things, and only in public arenas.
2. When you leave the house, you must bring your own keys and purse along with your 4 magnets from the fridge, baggie of snacks, sippie cup of water, blankie, ball, dolly, and shovel from your pail, none of which you carry.
3. You want mom to hold you when we are not in a hurry, and "SADIE DO IT!" is what you shout when there are three flights of stairs to climb, and mommy is already running late for an appointment.
4. You happily sit on the toilet when you don't have to go, claim to be "all done," then seven seconds later potty in you pants.
5. You think what is yours is yours, and what is mine is yours.



6. When mom has a million errands to run, you want to dress yourself, and like the dress the way you put the dress on, and won't allow anyone to help you get your arms in the correct holes of the dress. Mom has to rearrange her day to accommodate your wardrobe.
7. You have learned that at night, when the room is dark and you are supposed to go to sleep, as long as you keep your lips puckered and have one more kiss to give, mom won't leave.
8. You figure out that "please" really is a magic word.
9. You have zero social inhibitions, and stinkers happen anytime, anywhere. Announcing what just happened is appropriate. You can also dance whenever the urge should arrive.

10. You are a constant reminder to your mom that every moment is precious, and there is magic and wonder in everything, if you just take the time and let yourself see it.