Every parent can tick off a list of their kids' milestones. Mine usually are the big steps that make life easier for me: the umbilical cord finally fell off...the last bottle I ever had to wash...no more carrying children around in an infant car seat...the final diaper...he can buckle his own seatbelt...and so forth. And as of 3:30 p.m. yesterday, I get to add one more.
No more fiddling with the child safety latches on the cupboard doors. I unscrewed them all and disposed of them with great satisfaction. My house is now a veritable land mine of unprotected dangers.
And now that The Governor is old enough to understand the difference between Windex and Kool-Aid...if he does decide to experiment with any of the forbidden under-the-counter goods, it's going to come with a healthy dose of "I told you so." and "Bet that stings, doesn't it?" as I call 911.
Posted by Cathy at January 17, 2007 10:35 AMCongratulations on reaching this milestone. Here's hoping you don't get to know the people at the poison hotline number.
Posted by: Sheriff Bart at January 17, 2007 10:45 AMEver noticed how much Drano looks like Pop Rocks?
Posted by: Night Writer at January 17, 2007 11:58 AMExperience is the best teacher - even if she is a [substitute term for female canine here].
Posted by: aelfheld at January 17, 2007 04:32 PM