Top 5 Ways I Know I'm the Mother of a Toddler

5. It is not unheard of that I will spend my morning wiping applesauce off of the walls.

4. In my purse, you will find a binky, a container of cheerios, and a book with Elmo on the cover.

3. I probably couldn't tell you the top news story of the day, but I could tell you what Dora explored and which letter brought us Sesame Street this morning.

2. There are certain words I won't say aloud anymore; if I need to use them in conversation, I spell them.

1. My heart melts every time Little Man learns something new, which seems to happen several times a day.

5 Things I Did Today

Inspired by my sis-in-law, here is my list of things I did today:

1. Gave hugs and handshakes to lots of graduating seniors. I'm so proud of those kids!

2. Took a long afternoon nap. Delicious.

3. Cried at Jon and Kate Plus 8. (Happy tears; it was an old one, not a new, sad one.)

4. Read several chapters of Harry Potter. I've never read it before, so my sister sent it with me for the week. It reminds me a lot of Roald Dahl. I'm quite enjoying it.

5. Talked to my boys on the phone several times. I think Little Man must think I've turned into a cell phone. I miss that kid so much.

What did you do today?