Infancy
Hold me. Feed me.

Toddler
NO!  Big now. Do by self.

Preschool
My Daddy can do anything.
My Mommy knows everything.

Kindergarten
Don’t leave me. I don’t need you. Come back.

Grades 1-3
I’m a big kid now.

Grades 4-6
Can my friend stay over?

Junior High
I hate you!

High School
You don’t understand!
You are so boring.

College
You are wrong about that.

Year Abroad
You worry too much.

First job
It’s different from when you were my age.

First apartment
How do you  (clean/cook)?

Marriage
He/she is perfect.
Yes, I know what I’m doing.

First Baby
I’m so proud. I’m so tired.
That’s old fashioned.
I’m the parent, Mom!

Terrible Twos
Was I really like this?

Any Time in Parenthood
Can you take the kids on Friday?