You will happily become a slave to your child’s imagination.
That dolly is real, okay? And that dolly’s nappy needs changing right now so you need to get those wipes asap. That spacesuit is her prized possession and how dare you suggest she take it off to go to the shops. That stick he found is very precious and you must hold it carefully because SHHH, DON’T WAKE IT UP!
There is something liberating about walking around the supermarket with a tiny Superman next to you. You’re admitting to the world that your toddler is in charge and you don’t even care. It’s adorable and you know you’ll cry when he finally tells you he doesn’t need his cape today.
Toddlers let you escape the real world. When you have the choice between eating the ‘cupcake’ they’ve made for you in their ‘cafe’ or worrying about the state of federal politics, the cupcake is the clear winner. The magic they see in every corner makes you realise how desperately boring adulthood is and you’ll find yourself becoming more fun, more relaxed, more able to see the sparkle in life. Even if it’s for a few minutes, immersing yourself in the bizarre and hilarious world of the toddler feels like a holiday from reality. And you should take as many trips as you can.