The Milestones of Childhood
According to Parents Magazine, there are certain “overlooked” milestones of childhood. These include blowing raspberries, learning to play peekaboo, babbling, and so on.
I contend that there are other milestones that will never make it into a parenting magazine. These are my top four milestones, from my darling babies.
4: The day my son learned to remove all of his clothing. At night, I’d tuck him in and when I went to check on him, every stitch of his clothes (including his diaper) were off. We termed this the Naked Boy stage. (It later led to the toilet training phase.) 
3. The day my kids understood the glory of chocolate. The noises emitted from their toddler mouths was nothing short of hosannas and praise. The pictures were pretty funny, too. 
2. My daughter learned at the tender age of six months that spontaneously crying (when we were out of the room), pointing to her brother, and behaving as though she had just been the victim of violence earned her extra hugs and kisses…and got her innocent brother into major trouble. 
1. The day my boy let out an enormous toot, raised his hands in the air, and yelled, “TOUCHDOWN!” 
What was one of your favorite milestones?
Michelle posted in Parenting @ 9:58 am | Viewed 1248 times
Suzanne Says:
LOL, Michelle!
Melissa Marsh Says:
The day my daughter said her first words: “What IS that?” Nope, no “momma” or “dadda” for her! My husband used to take her around the house and point to things and say, “What IS that?” It was only natural that those would be her first words. And she continues to ask them to this day!
Amy K. Says:
OMG! My younger one went through the Naked Boy stage too! So glad they either grow out of it or learn to go on the potty.
One of my favorites was when my boys figured out how good it makes you feel to tell off other drivers.
Bonnie Ferguson Says:
Danica Says:
LOL!
Actually, when I took Kay to her last appointment, one of the questions on the developmental questionnaire was whether or not she stripped herself.
I could very proudly say yes to that one.
Too bad the questionnaire didn’t include things like eating dirt, destroying the house, ruining my peace, screaming at the top of their voices, tormenting their siblings, tormenting the animals-those things, I could proudly say make my child a genius.
kacey Says:
LOL, the naked boy stage. I remember it well. I’m not sure males ever really outgrow it though, do they???
Mary Says:
My daughter is grown, but I wish I could do it all again. I’d do things very differently. I’d take my time to really enjoy her.
Rene Says:
Well, I do remember all three going through the “poop as an art medium” phase. Gotta love cleaning that up. Allison (2) is going through the “creative uses for a high chair” phase. She’s also adept at finding Sharpie markers.
Teresa Says:
:rotfl:Those were great!!
Crystal* Says:
These are pretty good, LOL. Here are some of our milestones.
Whistle
Make your own breakfast
Dressing oneself (This was marked by periods of clothes so clashing and loud, I simply had to pretend it was all right. On a sidenote, my almost 11 year old STILL hasn’t outgrown this one)
Grins*
Michelle Says:
Melissa–that is funny!! Love it.
Danica–isn’t that the truth? Kids really do, er, change our lives.
Rene–oh, that is so true. My son decorated his pillow one day. Ugh!!
Crystal–Oh, I long for the day when my kids can make their own breakfast. Sigh.
Lyvvie Says:
Those are great stories!
Just today, my 14 month old walked up to me and handed me a bib. For fun I put the bib on her, she then stole the toast off my plate and walked away.
She’s a GENIUS!:hello2: