https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:43:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years/page/2#post-2486816 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 19:21:37 +0000 brownepiano 2486816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS didn't communicate as well as some people's toddlers apparently do, which is still causing a lot of frustration on both sides in our house. But I love that he can help. Seeing him run off and put his clothes away (in the right spot) still amazes me. I also love the crazy things that he will do/agree to. The other night we told him if he didn't go run around he'd have to go to bed. So he happily ran up and down our living area giggling for a while and wore himself out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years/page/2#post-2486696 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 16:54:06 +0000 Mrs. Cereal 2486696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love having a toddler. Yes, it is extremely challenging at times, but the fact that she can now communicate with me is beyond amazing. I love that we can have conversations, she can tell me about her day and the things that she enjoys. I love that she is funny and silly and weird. I think the best part is watching her grow. I see her learn new words almost every day and then she uses them correctly. She is learning how to count, how to identify numbers and letters, how to cook, etc. It's honestly a new adventure everyday. I mean, the best thing ever has happened since she has become a toddler, and that is her telling me she loves me. I can't think of anything more magical than having your child tell you they love you. Ahhh, love this stage so much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years/page/2#post-2486629 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 15:54:35 +0000 Kimberlybee 2486629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh there is so much to love, I am amazed and amused constantly by all of DD1's toddler actions and reasoning! She is so sweet and fun yet mischievous and sassy, full of surprises everyday. There is never a dull moment these days. I say that in the sincerest way possible. The fun days make me forget the hard moments instantly. I am enjoying and loving the toddler years more than I could have ever imagined. I always thought the newborn memories would be the sweetest since DD1 was such a calm, sweet, and overall easy baby. I remember holding her in the first few weeks and tearing up because she would never be this small again. Time was moving just too quickly, I felt like I didn't have enough time to take it all in. So I took tons of sleepy newborn pictures. As it turns out, truly the best is yet to be. The toddler years will probably be my favorite. Yes, there are hard days but it's not a big deal compared to all of the fun and adorable things she does or say in her sweet, toddler voice. She says the sweetest things, gives us hugs all the time, laughs, sings, and dances. Toddlers are so much fun! </p> <p>Here are some funny or sweet things she said this week:</p> <p>She was watching me put on eye makeup and said "wow mommy, you do your eyes so pretty. Do my eyes too please! I wuv it." </p> <p>I can't eat anymore, I chewing my food." as she pretends to chew to avoid eating. </p> <p>Me: You are so cute!<br /> DD1: No I not cute. Babies are cute. I so beautiful, I a big girl.<br /> Me: (laughing) okay yes you are beautiful</p> <p>This was earlier today after DH left to go back to work after lunch.<br /> "Bye daddy, have fun at work. I will miss you." </p> <p>There's just so much. I need to record them a quotable app. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years/page/2#post-2485936 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 00:13:53 +0000 daniellemybelle 2485936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Even with super hard days and tantrums and all that, I would take a 2 year old over a newborn ANY DAY. It is so fun and rewarding to watch them learn and grow - and love you so much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years/page/2#post-2485892 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 22:10:58 +0000 Tanjowen 2485892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok, had to chime back in with how much sweetness comes with toddler hood. Since birth I have sang "You are my sunshine," to my son , and he just sang it along with me tonight ! I literally felt like my heart would burst. There are many good things ahead for you as you approach the toddler years , enjoy . :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years/page/2#post-2485879 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 21:43:27 +0000 AggieDaze 2485879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO will be 3 in May. Tantrums are hard but there is SO MUCH GOOD. </p> <p>He is HILARIOUS. Talks up a storm and uses new words every single day. Cuddles and gives love so freely. Is the sweetest big brother 90% of the time. His imagination is developing and is so much fun. Is showing empathy for friends and animals. Mimics everything. Still needs mama and dada!</p> <p>Even the tantrums, if you think about what causes it, you have to love it. Toddlers have so many emotions and while that causes tantrums and that is tough... it is also so much fun to witness. They are becoming little people! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years/page/2#post-2485868 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 21:21:02 +0000 pregnantbee 2485868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The others have pretty much covered it. I have to say that I enjoy my son so much more now that he is 3.5 and not a baby. He can tell me what's wrong, what he wants and doesn't want. He's really funny! Chatting with him is really fun. Watching him learn is amazing. He surprises me daily with his vocabulary. He says "I love you." I love watching his personality shine. You'll do great :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485859 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 21:06:34 +0000 MrsSRS 2485859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The creative language! Today we got 'under legs' (back of knees/calves) and 'french fry nugget' (tater tot). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485696 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 15:55:40 +0000 SweetiePie 2485696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine is only 18 months (in 5 days) but we are heading into the tantrum territory. That said, even if he had one monster tantrum every day it would still be way more enjoyable for me than his more chill baby days. I'm not much of a baby person (I've learned) but from 12 months it's like a switch has been flipped. Obviously I've always loved him and felt he was the cutest baby on the planet. But at 12 months it was like "wow you are becoming a little person". And every week and month since then has been amaaaaazing. I finally understand why people have more than 1 kid ;-)<br /> He is making leaps and bounds every week with vocabulary and expression. Even his physical movement, seeing him experiment different funny ways to walk or mastering climbing the couch like its no big deal.<br /> He just started "pretending" to fall and say "woaaaah" in a really theatrical way. Stuff like that, where I can see that he has a sense of humor and imagination, is what just makes my heart explode. We can finally do things like go to the zoo and he knows the animals and enjoys it. We can push our luck with naps and bedtime a little more so it all feels more flexible and like we finally have some freedom back. I've been waiting for this stage for so long and it's surreal that it's finally here. I can't wait till we have full conversations and I can take him to fun outings and a missed nap isn't a concern.<br /> During the first year I wasn't so sure about this parenting thing. Again, I loved him, but I am not a baby person and I am rather short sighted. It's hard for me to see past the hard times and keep my eye on the prize. But now, I can TRULY say that I love being a mom and it's totally worth it. I love being home with him and I feel so blessed that this is my life.<br /> So for me, this is a huge endorsement for toddlerdom. I'll let you know if it changes when we hit 2 and 3 ;-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485689 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 15:40:54 +0000 catlady 2485689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love toddlerhood so much. My LO is almost 2.5 years. She surprises me with new words and sayings every day. She can tell me what's wrong with words instead of just crying. She is starting to develop her own likes and dislikes, and they are not always what we expect, which is fascinating. She's goofy and fun and she's always making me and DH laugh out loud. She has a decent attention span, can sit through a whole movie (granted, it's always Frozen), and loves pretty much anything that involves going somewhere (including grocery shopping, eating at restaurants, or making a Target run). She has a steady routine, she has been sleeping through the night for ages now, and she still naps so we get a break in the day. And she's still super cuddly and sweet to us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485633 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 14:22:28 +0000 LovelyPlum 2485633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: yes to all of this. I would like a toddler gift-wrapped to me and sent right around 14 months. When they were cute and sweet, that was nice, but man, was it HARD.</p> <p>Also, I'm laughing at your eating comment. G's eating has been so much more unpredictable lately, but I'm like, whatever. You ate at school, you'll tell me if you're hungry. You don't want to eat? Fine, I'm not going to force you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485630 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 14:19:43 +0000 LovelyPlum 2485630@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was really, really worried about "losing" my baby after she turned one. It turns out I needn't have, because this year has been awesome. Toddlers are super fun, even though they are also completely insane. Embrace the chaos, and it's great. Or, when it's not, there's always wine-and usually a good story later. :silly:</p> <p>Some things I love about toddlerhood, at 23 months:</p> <p>-I love seeing the way her little mind works. She makes so many connections, and she's funny. She picks up on words we say, things we say to each other, and she translates them from situation to situation. For example, owls are her favorite, and the other day, DH had a shirt with an owl logo on it. She yelled, "owl shirt!" and it took us a minute to figure out what she was saying. We've never told her that was an owl before!</p> <p>-Toddlers can be helpful (they can also be "helpful," fair warning). She can get her own diapers and wipes now, and she'll tell us when she's poopy. Downside: it takes forever to do things when she doesn't want to cooperate, so we try to find a way to let her do as much as possible as often as possible.</p> <p>-She can entertain herself for a bit now. She's getting really good at imaginative play. She wants to put her baby to bed, read baby a story, give baby a paci, rub baby's back, etc. She'll read books on her own (for like 15 seconds, but still), and she'll actually sit and watch a show if I need a break.</p> <p>-Toddlers like routine. We never really found our rhythm as an infant or baby, but things are much more predictable with a toddler. Nap is somewhere between 12:30 or 1:00 and goes until 3:00. She is up for the day around 7:15, at which point she is always "eat, hungry." Bedtime is 8:30, give or take. We're more bound to a schedule than we've been, but when we stick to it, she's a really happy girl.</p> <p>-You can do more fun things! She wants us to tickle her to make her belly laugh, she loves to run, and slide, and help at the grocery store, and go outside. It's exhausting, but it's fun.</p> <p>-Everything is new and exciting. Watching her in the snow was so fun, and she has such wide eyes, taking everything in. It brings us such joy to watch.</p> <p>I'm smiling, because that was really long and kinda gushy. It was also super helpful to write out, because last night, I was at my wit's end with her. But today, I can't get enough. That's why they make 'em cute-so we don't leave 'em in the woods somewhere ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485613 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 13:35:07 +0000 delight 2485613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just feel like everything just keeps getting better and better. DD is 2.5 and she is just a hilarious ball of fun. Her language is amazing and she says the most outrageous stuff. I love that she has a longer attention span now and that we can sit and do puzzles and play board games. I love doing activities with her like dance class and we are starting soccer soon. She is just so excited about every new experience these days. I also like how she can be independent and play with her toys on her own so I can get some work done or make dinner. I honestly love her age so much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485586 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 12:05:26 +0000 Torchwood 2485586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all for the responses! Just what I needed! Now I'm kind of excited to see what's next. 😄 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485571 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 11:15:24 +0000 skipper2010 2485571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually prefer the toddler years! Yes parenting a toddler has its challenges, but they're so cute and SO MUCH FUN! And there's so much more you can do with them. I wish I could bottle these years up because I'm not looking forward to pre-teen/teenage years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485546 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 09:45:52 +0000 ElbieKay 2485546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I vastly prefer having a toddler to having a baby! Parenthood has taught me that I prefer to live with people who speak English. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485538 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 09:18:27 +0000 farawayyama 2485538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're at the early end of the toddler stage (LO is just under 18 months) but I am freaken loving it. So much more fun than baby year. She's hilarious - learning to be silly and joke with us. She communicates (not terribly verbal because of temporary hearing stuff but still says some words and lets us know clearly what she wants.</p> <p>She's starting to develop specific interests. She loves colouring, building blocks and her toy sheep. She is starting to do symbolic/imaginitive play - eating pretend food, putting her teddies to bed etc. It is so cool to watch. She dances and explores everything. </p> <p>Yes, there are tantrums, but to cool stuff 10000x outweighs tantrum stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485528 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 08:46:13 +0000 yoursilverlining 2485528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Every single thing. Toddlerhood blows babyhood out of the water by a long shot. And we've managed to avoid most of the horror stories so they are not necessarily "will happens" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485521 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 08:06:25 +0000 Modern Daisy 2485521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As crazy as the toddler years are I actually like each phase better and better. With the tantrums and just being difficult in general there are definitely new challenges but overall he keeps getting easier and more fun. He can do more on his own every day and it is way more rewarding to actually hear from him directly how much fun he's having. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485495 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 06:48:08 +0000 Applesandbananas 2485495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO is very stubborn (almost 3) and while it can be really frustrating, it's also really funny sometimes. I love that he has his own personality, his own preferences, and that he can communicate pretty well. He will grab my face and kiss each cheek and say "I love you mama!" and sometimes that's followed up by him asking for something I've already said no to, which I find to be hilarious. He's got an interesting take on things and tells us really funny stuff, like how Daddy goes to the beach while Mommy is at work. </p> <p>I will say the Scary Mommy is pretty accurate at times and I love it because it reminds me to laugh at the insanity of it all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485491 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 06:42:14 +0000 Smurfette 2485491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Every day is better. Seeing her personality develop, finally starting to play by herself, having conversations, and nothing is better each time she tells me I love you! Or I like you. Or Mommy, you are my best friend/best buddy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485484 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 03:38:45 +0000 deerylou 2485484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD is 2.5 and not without her challenges. But I love her inquisitive nature, her wild sense of humor, her kick ass bravery and the way in which she expresses uncensored joy over the simplest of things. I feel we should all aspire to know happiness like a toddler.</p> <p>And there's literally nothing better than your kid holding your face between their palms and telling you that you're their beautiful best friend. We snuggle on rainy days, talk about all the things in the world that come in our favorite colors, have legit inside jokes; she's really just my main gal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485476 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 02:33:53 +0000 PurplePeony 2485476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love, love, love hearing what comes out of her mouth. She's got this incredible, straightforward logic that just KILLS me. She's also a prankster and a daredevil, which terrifies me sometimes but is also hilarious. She loves to bake with me, which is fun. And being on one nap is awesome. Tantrums suck, but I kind of want to keep her at this stage forever in spite of that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485412 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 22:56:36 +0000 OhCaptain 2485412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I HATED scary mommy When my son was 18 months and younger. Now? He will be four in May and I think it's freaking hilarious.<br /> I won't lie. Toddler/preschooler aged kids bring the highest of highs, and the lowest of lows. But, the good does out weigh the bad and there is NOTHING like when your child tells you they love you for the first time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485408 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 22:43:51 +0000 littlebug 2485408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Seeing his imagination develop is amazing. He's so creative with his stories and the scenes has building in his head! </p> <p>Hearing his vocabulary continue to grow just astounds me. I swear I think every day he says something that makes Hubs and I look at each other and go, "Huh?" </p> <p>He's hilarious. Kids really will say the darndest things. </p> <p>He's sweet. So loving. He puts his hands on my face and tells me he loves me or that I'm his best friend... I melt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485406 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 22:30:02 +0000 lawbee11 2485406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm really loving this age (2.5). We can have conversations and she is just so sweet. It keeps getting better and better IMO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485401 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 22:20:39 +0000 bloved 2485401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have to say, so far the toddler years have been my favorite! My little guy has developed so much personality and it is so fun to see him figuring things out and making connections. Of course there are challenges, but I think the interactions are so much more rewarding! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485400 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 22:16:29 +0000 ALV91711 2485400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS is 3 this month and toddlerhood has been fun. Obviously there are challenging times.</p> <p>Watching him learn and put concepts together. The bit more of independence and being able to do things himself. The imaginative play that has been emerging is just awesome, he makes up the wackiest games. </p> <p>It is just overall fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485370 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 21:24:54 +0000 Anagram 2485370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sure this just depends on the personality of the kiddo, but I have *loved* LO1's toddler years. Everything after age 1 has just gotten better and better.</p> <p>I'm not sure what will happen with LO2, because I've enjoyed HER first 6 months so much more than I enjoyed it the first time. Maybe she'll be hell on wheels when she's a toddler, haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-love-about-the-toddler-years#post-2485367 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 21:09:53 +0000 MoonMoon 2485367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He's so curious and alive!<br /> Budding vocabulary, thought processes, sense of humor, all of it is fascinating to watch.<br /> When he says I love you, which sounds like "uh wuvoo" it just melts my heart<br /> Cuddles, the way he really appreciates treats and gifts, watching him learn, having him "help" in the kitchen and around the house, seeing his personality and preferences emerging, his pudgy little hands and feet, it's all adorable! </p>