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The best stage?

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The days following Nolan's birth are hazy, drenched with the confusing delirium and exhaustion of new parenthood. But I remember clearly sitting in his quiet, sun-filled nursery, feeding him and watching his hands make small circles on my skin. I remember thinking "Please stay like this. Couldn't you just be my tiny, O-mouthed baby forever?"

I have thought that a lot along the way: at 5 months, 8, 11, 14: This. This is it. My favourite stage.

But now that I have the wisdom of hindsight, I can honestly say that this is the best time now. Sure, there are toddler tantrums and sporadic strange behavior, but Nolan is such a little personality now. Almost everything he does borders on hilarious, and he has quirks (the shoes must be put away, sippy must be discarded in the sink, blankie must cover toes while reading The Foot Book) that make entire days entertaining. So, officially: 18 months is my favourite stage.

I'm curious whether it's different for everyone. Veteran parents, what was your favourite stage?

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Start by teaching him that it is safe to do so.