You've survived the sleepless night, the inconsolable crying (yours and the babies'), the erratic schedules, the ever-growing mountain of laundry, and the cereal dinners night after night. You've washed more bottles and changed more diapers than you ever imagined you would. You've proven yourself. You're perfectly primed to enter Phase Two: The Toddler Years.

You likely agree by this point that Marni Jackson said it best: "Motherhood is like Albania. You can't trust the descriptions in the books; you have to go there."

From solid foods to tantrums times two to potty training (yes, it has to happen sometime), this time period of full of first, fits, and fun.

Take a deep breath, stock the pantry with chocolate, and dive in. They're only young once!