Foolish Parental Bragging Post

As a rule, I try to avoid posts along the lines of "my kid is such a GENIUS" because, a) they're flipping annoying, and b) they're oh so rarely true. I adore the Hatchling, but her talents and skills, precious though they are to my eyes, are really about the same as any other toddler her age. This I know. This is good.

Now having said that, OMG I have to tell you what she just did this morning. She's wandering around the living room, checking out her favorite spots and toys, and she comes over for a brief snuggle. I notice that her diaper is sagging off her butt in a manner that indicates it's reached its capacity for fluid absorption. I give the Hatchling a squeeze and say, "Should we change your diaper, honey? It looks like it's about time." And before I can make any moves in that direction, the Hatchling matter-of-factly toddles over to the coffee table, pulls out the basket where we keep her changing supplies, reaches in for the changing pad, and hands it to me.

FOURTEEN MONTHS OLD, YO.

Ooooooh, what a smart baby.