tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post4855958774994265259..comments2023-08-17T21:16:22.761+10:00Comments on Life In A Pink Fibro: What's your favourite stage of childhood?allison taithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-84852739310261911982011-07-29T16:01:59.328+10:002011-07-29T16:01:59.328+10:00I love all the stages, but newborns have me in a c...I love all the stages, but newborns have me in a complete puddle. ADORE them. Thank you for the lovely link xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-81211717806230447042011-07-29T10:48:35.354+10:002011-07-29T10:48:35.354+10:00I love age 2 - 4... their laughter is pure joy and...I love age 2 - 4... their laughter is pure joy and the world hasn't "got to them" yet (minimal bad influences). They are so happy and carefree at this age. Also, the heavy dependency on you ("hard work") is mostly all done by this age.Cecilia @ Parenting Controversyhttp://parentingcontroversy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-81970213509031087722011-07-26T13:48:53.790+10:002011-07-26T13:48:53.790+10:00Ah - have just caught up with your posts and read ...Ah - have just caught up with your posts and read this one! Thanks for the mention ;) And I'll be interested to see which one turns out to be my favourite. I can't wait for the aimless chat that will come out when our baby turns into a toddler, but then I can't wait for that little newborn newness! I do love some bang for my buck though too so no doubt I'll be looking forward to the next stages all the way along...... Time will tell eh? xxTales of a Tai Taihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774961689281373749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-46278821443131901602011-07-21T22:02:36.228+10:002011-07-21T22:02:36.228+10:00I loved so many stages, I just can't pick one....I loved so many stages, I just can't pick one.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-29071710848772774132011-07-21T16:27:41.321+10:002011-07-21T16:27:41.321+10:00Timely post for me... I was just thinking that my ...Timely post for me... I was just thinking that my daughter is currently at a lovely age. She's recently 5 and is so charming, enthusiastic and reasonable all of a sudden. 2 and a half is also cool - the language explosion, the cuddles and all that.<br /><br />How surprising that I just mentioned my own children's current ages!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432884881847945178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-68312673282476210682011-07-21T12:00:44.388+10:002011-07-21T12:00:44.388+10:00My favourite age is the 3-4 range, when they'r...My favourite age is the 3-4 range, when they're old enough to be toilet trained, but still young enough to say exactly what's on their mind whith no self-censorship.no-onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01166048458762333739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-53705768751815748492011-07-21T11:45:31.498+10:002011-07-21T11:45:31.498+10:00In the baby stage I am like you, newborns are cute...In the baby stage I am like you, newborns are cute and all but I like a little more interaction. Smiles, laughs...baby laughter is the greatest sound ever. My son is 11 and it's a hard age, I just am constantly worried that I'm not going to guide him right.rhonda https://www.blogger.com/profile/16825186760881892669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-10465252232581711352011-07-21T11:35:12.664+10:002011-07-21T11:35:12.664+10:00I agree that it’s often the stage you’re at becaus...I agree that it’s often the stage you’re at because you’re constantly discovering more about your children and in awe of their ability, quirks and personalities. <br />At the moment I’m loving ‘nearly 3’ because I’m so relieved that ‘mega busy and can’t be reasoned with 2’ seems to be calming. Age 5 going on 20 is also wonderful, my eldest started school this year and comes out with the most classic grown up expressions.<br />Good post, made me think and appreciate. Thank you.Sarah@Mum's gone 2 Aushttp://www.mumsgone2aus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-62046239762612438902011-07-21T11:34:08.669+10:002011-07-21T11:34:08.669+10:008 months to 1yr was magic. Mine just seem to be bu...8 months to 1yr was magic. Mine just seem to be bubbly and happy, sleeping, eating and just smiling in joy at everything. As cute as newborns are, and I do love to just gaze in wonder at them, it was just plain hard work and adjustment both time. <br />Now one of mine is 6 and she is a keeper who makes me laugh and is so kind. The other is 2 and she is letting Australia know it it 'not fair' with legs kicking and screaming as I take that lollipop in the store away from her grasp, but she is a beautiful keeper too. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18425684966967667827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-86699760772673378692011-07-21T10:54:46.162+10:002011-07-21T10:54:46.162+10:00My preference is similar to yours... I didn't ...My preference is similar to yours... I didn't realise I would live the 4-6 months stage so much! Before the solids/teething issue (for mine, anyway), but after the first few months of intermittent sleeping tinged with screaming from colic. I'm kinda wishing 4-6 *years* were as easy as that! #notsomuchluckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-64613261358406172622011-07-21T10:27:45.043+10:002011-07-21T10:27:45.043+10:00I love every stage as my kids arrive at it. They c...I love every stage as my kids arrive at it. They continually amaze me with the people they are becoming. I really love the whole first year, it's so special and fleeting. But I am a bit nostalgic for that lately as it moves further behind me. Some stages are definitely harder than others! So glad my youngest two boys have grown past the "bolting stage" they went through at the 2-3 mark :-)Kate @ Puddles and Gumbootshttp://www.puddlesandgumboots.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-83896639841272970052011-07-21T09:26:16.192+10:002011-07-21T09:26:16.192+10:00I totally agree with you Al. I love watching my ch...I totally agree with you Al. I love watching my children turn into little people. It makes my heart smile.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651116248452404269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-69031030975303684222011-07-21T09:10:42.311+10:002011-07-21T09:10:42.311+10:00As a first grade teacher, I do appreciate that tim...As a first grade teacher, I do appreciate that time. It is really quite awesome watching kids believe in magic, lose their teeth and be excited for school. <br /><br />But my favorite stage of childhood in my own kids is age 4. Age 4 they say the FUNNIEST stuff!Cheeseboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-23674289707518168282011-07-21T08:44:57.976+10:002011-07-21T08:44:57.976+10:00Alison
I agree with your link to Sarah, it really...Alison<br /><br />I agree with your link to Sarah, it really does fly.<br /><br />I wrote about that recently<br />http://sevenlittleaustralians.blogspot.com/2011/06/savouring-moment.html<br /><br />I'm sitting here nursing my newborn and watching my oldest who turns 18 shortly spreading her wings, going forth.<br /><br />I love all the stages, each stage is special and unique, as is each child. <br /><br />I love snuggling our newborn who is now 3 months and chortling, I love listening to our 2yr old finding 'his voice.' Our newly turned 5 yr old is so fascinating at present as he finally matures a little. Our 7 yr old has definitely her own individual personality, and our 9 year old is so precious and emerging as a really special young lady. Our 12 yr old is so entertaining, and our 14 yr old so sensitive to others but he does enjoy pushing his mum's buttons. Our 16 yr old is one young man to be proud of and as I watch our 17yr old blossom as she steps forth to find herself I couldn't be happier.<br /><br />All precious, I love each stage, although some are more challenging than others;)<br /><br />SoErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448595911801738792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-63626423453170579272011-07-21T08:37:16.432+10:002011-07-21T08:37:16.432+10:00Is it weird that 2 is my favorite? Ignore the me, ...Is it weird that 2 is my favorite? Ignore the me, me, me and focus on the growing language, the 'are you happy?'s and the 'I love you's and two is just about the best thing going. xMaxabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761220164069379437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-38733504016443186202011-07-21T08:23:06.053+10:002011-07-21T08:23:06.053+10:00Totally agree. That stage when they're cute an...Totally agree. That stage when they're cute and adorable, can't move too far, and aren't yet coordinated enough to hog the iPad, is a good one. But watching them grow into little people is fascinating and amazing and wonderful. And my life is much better for it.Tenille @ Help!Mumhttp://www.helpmum.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-48901047723338695432011-07-21T07:42:45.432+10:002011-07-21T07:42:45.432+10:00I agree that the 6 month chubby sitting up and not...I agree that the 6 month chubby sitting up and not moving stage is gorgeous (and my favorite for taking photos)! But every stage presents different joys and challenges. I look at my 2 year old and think I will be sad when he loses all that gorgeous talk but then I look at my 11and 9 year olds and are loving watching them grow and become little men, gaining independence and responsibilities. So I just try and soak it all up and enjoy the ride! (ask me again In 7 years time when I have 3 teen and 2 pre-teen boys!)themodernparenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02065613449533298829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-12316509846641723672011-07-21T07:34:19.019+10:002011-07-21T07:34:19.019+10:00I love my boys at any age, but I could seriously j...I love my boys at any age, but I could seriously just have babies until the end of time. One after another. I find them calming, even amongst the crying, I love the rhythm of the day - feed, play, sleep, over and over. They're not old enough to steal your cups of tea, and still little enough to pack into the pram for a long walk. <br />5 seems to be a pretty magic age - where imaginative play really kicks in and the world really begins to open up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-34185663476834582402011-07-21T07:23:15.330+10:002011-07-21T07:23:15.330+10:00Yep, I'm with the 5-7 month crew. My littlie i...Yep, I'm with the 5-7 month crew. My littlie is 6 months on Monday and he's divine (no teething in sight yet...). After that I LOVE 10 months-ish. Our 2.5 yo was starting to stand and walked the day before 11 months. Was fun and exciting and soooo much feedback.Kate @ Our Little Sinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11138985147900557916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-71440840464639924112011-07-21T07:13:10.169+10:002011-07-21T07:13:10.169+10:00I'm with you. I love snuggling newborns but no...I'm with you. I love snuggling newborns but not living with one! Love the notion of 'getting a return on your investment'. Absolutely!<br />:-)Mum on the Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16543791863884733714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-85899435690474758462011-07-21T01:33:17.339+10:002011-07-21T01:33:17.339+10:00I agree about the 5-6 month window, as long as the...I agree about the 5-6 month window, as long as their not teething it's heavenly :)Jennie Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17331827076858223497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-67105133157578373422011-07-21T01:17:22.610+10:002011-07-21T01:17:22.610+10:0019months. The continuous stringing of words togeth...19months. The continuous stringing of words together and the serious noticing of the world makes me see the detail in the smallest of things again. (Mr) 5 and (Mr) 8 are pretty awesome too. The worlds they make up together make me see differently. And they are old enough to carry the 19month old bundle around and applaud her attempts at 'Kookaburra' and 'Caterpillar'.Seems too, that these younger ages are when we really get to land with our tribe before they find their own way in the world and move on, both with and without us. SUCH FUN!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03953520166230356263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-34012235403035637812011-07-21T00:32:04.231+10:002011-07-21T00:32:04.231+10:00Baby stage: 4 months - lots of love in return for ...Baby stage: 4 months - lots of love in return for hard labour and you can plonk them in one place and they don't move.<br />Other stages: where my kids are at now. I'm sitting here and the clock's passed midnight into the 6th birthday of my youngest. He's so excited about his big day, you wouldn't not wish for them to grow up.Nikki @ Styling Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190695242707409677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-58259593111627429642011-07-21T00:21:38.129+10:002011-07-21T00:21:38.129+10:00Sarah's post resonated with me today. I was gr...Sarah's post resonated with me today. I was grumpy and miserable until her blog snapped me back to reality. I don't have a favorite stage, though I do adore the time for first words. Gotta love the Bonds Onesie<br /><br />xInkPaperPenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14595595934607152505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-81640450398642815602011-07-21T00:07:43.424+10:002011-07-21T00:07:43.424+10:00I love 1 and 3. I fear newborn and 2. I agree with...I love 1 and 3. I fear newborn and 2. I agree with you that where my kids are at now is my favourite so far. Proof that they just get easier with time, and every day is better than the last.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04868311511462835246noreply@blogger.com