First Birthday

After we got over the disbelief of Brady turning one, we were able to focus our attention on reflecting on what we had learned as parents in our first year. This list is by all means not comprehensive, but it does highlight our growth as parents.

• Buy your Halloween costume the day before Halloween if you want to guarantee that it will fit your child.
• There is no limit to the number of diapers you should pack when flying with an infant.
• If you ever need a quick substitute for Elmer's glue, a half-chewed Puff will do.
• Don't worry about cleaning out your cabinets before your child arrives because they will do it for you.
• Teething is an ongoing process.
• A thought concerning circumcision...ask your doctor!
• Bonding has not occurred between mother and child until you have completed a seventeen hour road trip in one day.
• No matter what is wrong with your child, someone will say, "Oh, that's normal for that age."
• Goodnight Moon works every time.
• Dr. Brown knows how to make a bottle.
• A monkey is a boy's best friend.
• Keep it covered-- I think you know what we are referring to (toilet paper works just great.)