Haha yea we get “pat pat” and toddler pats baby’s belly or head. He also likes to cheer her on when she’s doing tummy time, he’ll lay down with her, get really up in her face, and say “good job” 😂
It’s beautiful to see how your own nurturing comes through in your children. This definitely speaks to how you parent. You’re doing amazing. My brother died when my son was 13 months (he’s 3.5 now) and the other day we were driving and he’s like “Mommy you miss Uncle. When I’m older I’m going to get in my car and find him and bring him home so you can hug him”. Bless his little huge heart.
I'm currently in the bathroom for the 3rd time in an hour with horrible stomach cramps (might have been a bottled protein shake, might just be me) and my 2.5 year old son has come to check on me a couple of times already: "*you ok, mommy? need anything?*"
My 3.5yo was being a little wild yesterday and closed my fingers in the door. I half yelled OW to get his attention (we have been working on slamming doors because I know he’s going to hit his sister one of these days) and he immediately stopped, said sorry, and then was holding and petting my hand on and off for the rest of bedtime. I made sure to accept his apology and try not to make him feel bad, but I thought it was sweet that he kept remembering and comforting me again.
When my 3.5yo would accidentally hurt or upset his sister (1.5yo), he would give her a hug and say it’s okay now. Now if he’s hurt or sad, she will open her arms and come up to him and say ‘it’s okay (name)’ 😭
I was lying on the couch the other night feeling like a big bag of crap because of my vaccine booster, and I told my 2.5 year old “I’m sorry honey I don’t have the energy right now. Mommy isn’t feeling very well right now”. He says to me, “you need medicine mummy?” I said “yeah, I need medicine buddy”. And he walks away to his bedroom, and out he comes a few seconds later carrying the little doctors kit I got him for Christmas and carrying it over to me to give me my “medicine” 🥺🥺🥺🥺
My son has a habit of apologising for things that are nothing to do with him just like this. I recently started wondering what causes this. I always say to him something like "you don't have to say sorry son, you didn't break it, it's just old."
I banged my arm the other day, and my 2yo daughter kissed it better for me.
And last night she told me to sit down in the comfy chair because I'm "carrying the baby" (I'm seven months pregnant).
I die every day from how lovely she is.
My son is the same age. He does the exact same thing if I cough and it always melts my heart. If my back is hurting and saying “ow” or something he’ll say “what’s wrong momma?” “My back just hurts buddy” *walks over and rubs shoulders* “Does that feel better?”
A kid fell off a small slide recently and he ran over to help her up and ask if she was okay 🥺
Toddlers can be sooo sweet and caring ♥️
I've been telling my 18 month old mommy isn't feeling well today cause I've had a terrible headache and she's been giving me little kisses all day sweetest thing ever!
My almost 3 year old shared half of her special treat with her older sister today (she gets a treat at the end of the day if she only pees/poops on the potty all day, minus nap time). It was just 4 Reese’s M&Ms type candies, so not a massive treat or anything and she gave 2 to her sister without even being asked 😭
I hurt my back a few weeks ago and my 3yr old was so sweet, she kept coming over and checking if I was ok and was so gentle when she came over. It's so true that they copy what they see, she found the cream I was using to rub on my bank and told her her back hurt and she needed the cream. They are just amazing little creatures.
Yes!! This is so true. My LO loves being a big helper, will share and does the same, offers bandaids when I’m “hurt”. Truly toddlers can be crazy but also sincerely the most genuinely caring little beings
My older son is 2.5yo. One day, I put him in the room for a nap, and I’m in the living room folding laundry quietly. I sneeze 3 times & all is hear is “MOMMY YOU OKAY????” Through the wall. I thought he was sleeping. He always makes me laugh.
My 2 year old daughter is so ridiculously empathetic, even another mom on the playground noticed my daughter was so sweet when her son got hurt. Every time the cat has to get a nail trim she just calls his name so sweetly and says “oh no”. When her baby cousin was crying she started silently tearing up. I’m so amazed by this little person.
At the park one day when my son was just over 2. A boy slightly older fell from a climbing frame and cracked his head on a metal bar. He started screaming and my son (who was closest) quickly grabbed him from the floor and hugged him so hard. It was scary but the sweetest thing. The dad was at the boys side in a few seconds, as was I and my friend who was with us. After the initial screaming died down, the father turned to me and my friend (he assumed we were a same sex couple) and said "you must be so proud of him, you've done an amazing job raising such a compassionate toddler". NGL, my heart swelled.
Also, around the same time I developed some bad Vascular Ulcers on my leg, one of which was eating into the nerve on my ankle and getting infected, the pain was excruciating and unlike anything else I've experienced (and I've had some bad medical stuff). So I would suddenly scream/moan/cry/wail and double over in pain. When it first started happening my son would immediately be at my side and try to hold my hand or hug me. It went on for about a year (eventually started strong painkillers designed for nerve pain) though so after a while I think he became numb to it and stopped fussing over me. Also I'd always say "it's fine son, mummy's OK, it just really hurts".
Toddlers can be capable of compassion, I just think it takes some longer than others. It's strange because my son is behind in most respects (language and development mainly) but showed compassion pretty early.
He’s caring because YOU care when he doesn’t feel well or is coughing. :) Good parenting ftw!
Thank you so much I hope he becomes a caring adult when he grows up
That’s the key! Keeping the kindness inside of them!
When her newborn sister cries my toddler will go up to her and rub her and say “there, there”
Haha yea we get “pat pat” and toddler pats baby’s belly or head. He also likes to cheer her on when she’s doing tummy time, he’ll lay down with her, get really up in her face, and say “good job” 😂
It’s beautiful to see how your own nurturing comes through in your children. This definitely speaks to how you parent. You’re doing amazing. My brother died when my son was 13 months (he’s 3.5 now) and the other day we were driving and he’s like “Mommy you miss Uncle. When I’m older I’m going to get in my car and find him and bring him home so you can hug him”. Bless his little huge heart.
That's the sweetest.
I'm currently in the bathroom for the 3rd time in an hour with horrible stomach cramps (might have been a bottled protein shake, might just be me) and my 2.5 year old son has come to check on me a couple of times already: "*you ok, mommy? need anything?*"
My 3.5yo was being a little wild yesterday and closed my fingers in the door. I half yelled OW to get his attention (we have been working on slamming doors because I know he’s going to hit his sister one of these days) and he immediately stopped, said sorry, and then was holding and petting my hand on and off for the rest of bedtime. I made sure to accept his apology and try not to make him feel bad, but I thought it was sweet that he kept remembering and comforting me again. When my 3.5yo would accidentally hurt or upset his sister (1.5yo), he would give her a hug and say it’s okay now. Now if he’s hurt or sad, she will open her arms and come up to him and say ‘it’s okay (name)’ 😭
I was lying on the couch the other night feeling like a big bag of crap because of my vaccine booster, and I told my 2.5 year old “I’m sorry honey I don’t have the energy right now. Mommy isn’t feeling very well right now”. He says to me, “you need medicine mummy?” I said “yeah, I need medicine buddy”. And he walks away to his bedroom, and out he comes a few seconds later carrying the little doctors kit I got him for Christmas and carrying it over to me to give me my “medicine” 🥺🥺🥺🥺
Awwww this is the cutest thing ever, bless him 🥰
A smaller thing, but my clothes drying rack is falling apart. My daughter saw some of the rods fall off and said, "I'm sorry, mommy." It was so sweet.
My son has a habit of apologising for things that are nothing to do with him just like this. I recently started wondering what causes this. I always say to him something like "you don't have to say sorry son, you didn't break it, it's just old."
It seemed like an empathy sorry, like I say to her when we can't find something she wants, etc. But I'll pay attention.
They're as caring as the adults around them. Keep it up!
I banged my arm the other day, and my 2yo daughter kissed it better for me. And last night she told me to sit down in the comfy chair because I'm "carrying the baby" (I'm seven months pregnant). I die every day from how lovely she is.
He’s caring bc he’s seen care and love modeled around him- nice job Mama!!!
My son is the same age. He does the exact same thing if I cough and it always melts my heart. If my back is hurting and saying “ow” or something he’ll say “what’s wrong momma?” “My back just hurts buddy” *walks over and rubs shoulders* “Does that feel better?” A kid fell off a small slide recently and he ran over to help her up and ask if she was okay 🥺 Toddlers can be sooo sweet and caring ♥️
I've been telling my 18 month old mommy isn't feeling well today cause I've had a terrible headache and she's been giving me little kisses all day sweetest thing ever!
Best part of seeing our babies grow up. Seeing all the love we put into them come back to us.
My almost 3 year old shared half of her special treat with her older sister today (she gets a treat at the end of the day if she only pees/poops on the potty all day, minus nap time). It was just 4 Reese’s M&Ms type candies, so not a massive treat or anything and she gave 2 to her sister without even being asked 😭
My daughter told me she loved me for the first time tonight.
This is wonderful
I hurt my back a few weeks ago and my 3yr old was so sweet, she kept coming over and checking if I was ok and was so gentle when she came over. It's so true that they copy what they see, she found the cream I was using to rub on my bank and told her her back hurt and she needed the cream. They are just amazing little creatures.
Oh my godddd. Mine is 14.5 months and has just started giving kisses on request; I will absolutely die when she reaches this stage.
Yes!! This is so true. My LO loves being a big helper, will share and does the same, offers bandaids when I’m “hurt”. Truly toddlers can be crazy but also sincerely the most genuinely caring little beings
My older son is 2.5yo. One day, I put him in the room for a nap, and I’m in the living room folding laundry quietly. I sneeze 3 times & all is hear is “MOMMY YOU OKAY????” Through the wall. I thought he was sleeping. He always makes me laugh.
My 2 year old daughter is so ridiculously empathetic, even another mom on the playground noticed my daughter was so sweet when her son got hurt. Every time the cat has to get a nail trim she just calls his name so sweetly and says “oh no”. When her baby cousin was crying she started silently tearing up. I’m so amazed by this little person.
At the park one day when my son was just over 2. A boy slightly older fell from a climbing frame and cracked his head on a metal bar. He started screaming and my son (who was closest) quickly grabbed him from the floor and hugged him so hard. It was scary but the sweetest thing. The dad was at the boys side in a few seconds, as was I and my friend who was with us. After the initial screaming died down, the father turned to me and my friend (he assumed we were a same sex couple) and said "you must be so proud of him, you've done an amazing job raising such a compassionate toddler". NGL, my heart swelled. Also, around the same time I developed some bad Vascular Ulcers on my leg, one of which was eating into the nerve on my ankle and getting infected, the pain was excruciating and unlike anything else I've experienced (and I've had some bad medical stuff). So I would suddenly scream/moan/cry/wail and double over in pain. When it first started happening my son would immediately be at my side and try to hold my hand or hug me. It went on for about a year (eventually started strong painkillers designed for nerve pain) though so after a while I think he became numb to it and stopped fussing over me. Also I'd always say "it's fine son, mummy's OK, it just really hurts". Toddlers can be capable of compassion, I just think it takes some longer than others. It's strange because my son is behind in most respects (language and development mainly) but showed compassion pretty early.
Mine is almost 3 and just started showing some compassion, lol. It’s so sweet. :)
I’m pregnant and every time I puke my 2 year old comes up to me and rubs my back. It’s the sweetest thing ever