Yes, yes, ‘they grow so fast’ – you’ve heard that before, right? But, they really do!! I’ve always found that with Boo, but second time round seems to absolutely fly by, and this past week, I’ve looked up and spotted that Little Man is no longer a baby.
I’m not too sure when it happened. In front of my very eyes, of course. It’s funny, but with Little Man, I’ve been less eager, less keen to see him grow. That’s not to say I’ve deliberately held him back (at least I hope not), but equally I’ve not pushed him onwards. I distinctly remember spending afternoons encouraging Boo to roll, whereas with Little Man, it just happened, and sooner than Boo did it, too! From then on, he’s been on the move, and is now firmly in the climbing stage – such fun…!
When Boo was little I subscribed to updates telling me what she was likely to be developing in and doing each month, the key milestones. I loved getting those and checking that she was round about where she was. I didn’t obsess over them, but then, she did hit most milestones around those times, so I suppose I had no need to obsess. I have to count to remind myself how many months old Little Man is (he’s coming up to 15 months) and we’ve not had any milestones checker emails this time. He’s well, he’s happy, he’s enjoying life, he’s developing. I’m not worried.
Maybe that’s why I didn’t really spot that he was no longer a baby. He’s been trying to tell me so himself. He toddles like he’s been walking since he was born. He gabbles away at me all day long – sometimes I understand him, sometimes I don’t, but he bears with me. He throws tantrums when he’s not getting his own way (Boo rarely did tantrums so this is uncharted territory for me). He gets up onto the sofa on his own now, and looks so proud of himself for doing so. He’s even figured out to carry Boo’s step from the bathroom into our bedroom so that he can clamber up on to our bed – very smart! And he ‘reads’. Oh, how he loves his books, bringing them to me one after the other. So when I turned round one afternoon this week, when Boo was at pre-school so it was just son and mum time, I found him like this in his bedroom…
It was a special moment. I saw him for what he is, no longer a baby, but a growing toddler, exploring the world around him with my help, revelling in every day discoveries and testing out his new-found abilities. He is now a little boy, but of course, he’ll always be my baby.
I, like you, have found our youngest just seemed to do everything and all of sudden he was 5! #magicmoments
So scary! Just flies by
It suddenly hits you doesn’t it? Bless him, he looks so engrossed. #MagicMoments
Yes, it was just one of those moments. I suddenly saw him differently
it really does fly doesnt it! i had a similar feeling with Joshua recently x
thanks for linking up with #MagicMoments x
So, so quickly! Unbelievable! Thanks for hosting x
They certainly do grow up amazingly quickly! #MagicMoments
So fast!! The time has flown by x
Reading this, I could have written every word. I recognise it so much! My baby is now 3 and no longer a toddler but he will always be my baby boy. I did exactly the same with his big sister and was aware of all her ‘milestones’ but this time round I’m in no rush (apart from maybe toilet training, that I would like to rush!) #magicmoments
Oh, lovely to hear that you relate so much. Toilet training can be such a drama – hope you crack it soon x
What a wonderful post Jocelyn, it’s amazing to see them grow up so fast. It sounds like the time flies past even quicker with the second. I just love this photo, adorable. Thank you so much for sharing with #whatsthestory
Oh, it really does. Flown with Boo, of course, but blink of an eye with Little Man! Thanks for hosting x
Oh that’s so so cute with the toddling and the babbling and now the story telling 🙂 they do grow up in the blink of an eye don’t they? I remember I was dreading z reach his first birthday and then was surprised that the second year is so much fun. I wanted it to go verrrrrrry slowly though and of course it didn’t. He’s going to be 3 soon. Arrrgh!
Oh, it’s definitely fun, but I just want to cling to these times and cherish them all. Can’t believe I no longer have a baby. Sure there are plenty of fun times ahead of us, though 🙂
Oh, I know exactly what you mean! Wait till you have number three, they practically raise themselves 🙂
Oh, there’s no plans here for number three! I can well imagine, though 😉
I’m sure this was bittersweet! It’s so exciting when they grow and make new discoveries, learn to interact with you in new ways but it also reminds you that they’re hurtling along towards adulthood, it’s all so quick!
It is exciting to see, and it’s great to see him be able to play with Boo more, but yes, bittersweet.
I could have written this post! You are right the second time goes so much faster. I too have not pushed my daughter but she has done everything so quickly
It’s ridiculously fast and then you look round & they’re toddling – scary!
I love that you caught him looking through a book. I know the feeling of how they suddenly start growing up – my two ‘suddenly’ were six last week.
It is sudden, isn’t it?! He’ll be ‘suddenly’ 18 in no time!
Its scary how fast they grow
I know – so speedy!
Such a lovely post – enjoy every second. I can’t believe that Monkey will be 4 in a couple of weeks – by baby really is a boy – all grown up!
It’s amazing how it flies by. Boo turned 4 last month & I still can’t believe that!
They do grow waaay to fast! Linking in from Magic Moments.xx
Scarily so! Thanks x
It is true you blink and you miss things, they grow so quickly!!! #whatsthestory x
So fast! It does feel like that – glad I’m not alone!