Summer Lessons Ch. 5

28. Don't ask a toddler "Why?" if you expect an answer more than "Because."

29. One of the best feelings in the world is carrying your sleeping child to bed with their arms wrapped around your neck. It never gets old.

30. If you need to explain that the baby in your tummy only eats the food that you eat and not food that is smashed onto your stomach then be ready for food to be shoved in your face all day long. "Baby's tummy hungry" all the time and should be eating constantly.

31. Babies also need baths which means your shirt could be yanked up at any given time and your stomach will need to be scrubbed down with baby wipes.

32. Driving lessons for power wheels will carry over to your own car. Be prepared to be reminded that you should always have two hands on the wheel. A discussion about cruise control may also be needed when you get yelled at for not leaving your foot on the pedal as you drive down the highway.

33. They told you your little one would grow up too fast. They were actually right about something.

34. "Otay Mommy" is the CUTEST thing in the world.

35. Bulldogs are the most stubborn animals on the planet. They are also the most patient and loyal.

36. I will never be as cool as Laurie Berkner. I should accept this fact and move on.