r/MadeMeSmile • u/mindyour • Jan 30 '25

Wholesome Moments Daycare CCTV captures a baby's first steps, and her mother is overwhelmed by the workers' excitement.

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u/Aya_Bean Jan 30 '25

It's her slowly inching forward that gets me 🥰

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u/Ummmgummy Jan 30 '25

Such a big guy doing such a good job at walking! We all are proud of you! Keep it up champ!

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u/elcojotecoyo Jan 30 '25

I have the same thoughts every time I go potty by myself. I haven't crap in my pants in years, yet not a single "good job"

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u/temporalmlu Jan 30 '25

I wish I could say the same. Just had really bad diarrhoea and bad cough at the same time. You know the drill. The streak starts at 0 days again. -.-

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u/elcojotecoyo Jan 30 '25

RemindMe! -1 day so I can tell you Good job on your first day

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u/Fyreforged Jan 31 '25

The streak starts, indeed. 😔

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u/iwantawolverine4xmas Jan 31 '25

/stopshitting It’s okay, just get back on that horse. For those that had a dry January, why not make it a dry year. Let’s do it together.

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u/elcojotecoyo Jan 31 '25

I assume that your streak of no underwear streaks is now in 1. So congratulations

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u/temporalmlu Feb 02 '25

Bold of you to assume that… :D

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u/iamacraftyhooker Jan 30 '25

You need to get around someone who is potty training their kid. Everyone gets a party when they poop in the potty.

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u/deltagirlinthehills Jan 30 '25

Lol ours even cheered our dog on when they saw him do his business outside. Don't think he really appreciated it if I'm honest 😂

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u/RythmicSlap Jan 31 '25

Its such a lie too. It really sets people up for disappointment later in life when everyone gets pissed after you clog the toilet with a massive #2.

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u/bakedincanada Jan 30 '25

I have a bowl of candies on my desk if you need a little potty reward. Just make sure you wash your hands first, please

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u/ChilledFyre Jan 30 '25

Good job dude. Keep it up!

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u/Bloodshotistic Jan 30 '25

I'm glad I'm not alone. Babies shit their diapers all the time but when I want to make arts and crafts in the bathroom while singing to myself, I get no applause.

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u/elcojotecoyo Jan 30 '25 edited Jan 30 '25

My turds are really talented. They have a tendency to spray paint the toilet bowl. Sure, it is not Banksy but it pains me to remove their work of art, literally the fruits of my effort (although I'm eating more fiber now, so less effort)

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u/Bloodshotistic Jan 30 '25

Hold your head up high, friend. Our masterpieces will never be accepted by society. Art is subjective. My Pollock paintings are the stuff of legends. Corn as a medium breaks up the monotony of colors.

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u/hoosyourdaddyo Jan 31 '25

You could run for President, since he apparently LOVES shitting in his pants.

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u/marriedtoaplantguy Jan 31 '25

I got cheers from my toddler when I was potty training her. She cheered me on everytime I went!

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u/Remarkable-Rush-9085 Jan 31 '25

Have kids, while you are potty training them they learn to cheer for everyone who uses the bathroom. On the other hand it gets harder to use the bathroom by yourself..

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u/littlemissdumplings Jan 31 '25

You know what, I'm proud of you! Well done on not shitting yourself in a long time. A well-earned high five from NZ

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u/Ok_Painter_7413 Jan 30 '25
This man knows exactly what he's doing!

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u/Low_List_1967 Jan 31 '25

🤣🤣🤣🤣

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u/GeekyKirby Jan 30 '25

I have difficulty standing/walking because of nerve issues. I can start walking with no issues, but most days I can only manage for maybe 10 minutes at a time before the pain and weakness starts to set in.

My husband literally cheers me on when I'm able to walk longer than usual lol

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u/Mundane_Bumblebee_83 Jan 30 '25

We don’t always have time to cheer each other on, but know for a fact that people who are decent and loving towards you celebrate even the smallest things.

Even I (a complete idiot) feel a little less alone and more connected to life knowing that.

All of us together, we got this. The smallest step is a step and worth reward so we take more steps!

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u/Flaky-Page8721 Jan 30 '25

This made me tear up for some reason. Whoever, you are, keep staying magnificent ❤️.

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u/demi_dreamer95 Jan 31 '25

Same!! This is so dang wholesome :’ ) Id be bummed if I was the mom for missing that moment but SO OVERJOYED that it was not only celebrated so beautifully but recorded.

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u/Githyerazi Jan 30 '25

Reminds me of the movie "What about Bob" and Bill Murray's baby steps. Every little step brings you closer to more.

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u/reasonablychill Jan 30 '25

I feel good. I feel great. I feel wonderful.

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u/ru-berry Jan 30 '25

You are not a complete idiot. I know that for sure.

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u/Severn6 Jan 31 '25

You are anything but mundane, little bumblebee.

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u/YellowishRose99 Jan 30 '25

Keep walking.

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u/Delphinethecrone Jan 30 '25

Aww your husband's a keeper.

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u/nicwolff84 Jan 31 '25

I have dysautonomia and nerve damage from the waist down. I’m so proud of you!!! I know how hard walking can be. Celebrate it, you deserve it!!

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u/crimsoncricket009 Jan 31 '25

Haha me too!! At one point he used to have to carry me up and down stairs or to the bathroom when I was too weak. So like now with medicine that lets me gain some of that strength back, I can do stairs on my own and he makes it a whole ass thing… to the point that now even he’s not around, my dogs will get super excited for me when I go near the stairs lol

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u/Thalionalfirin Jan 31 '25

I do too. I have to use a cane if I have to walk anytime I think it's going to be longer than 5-19 minutes. I have to take a lot of breaks for rest.

I'm glad your husband cheers you on. People generally don;t have any idea what we have to deal with.

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u/Ginzhuu Jan 30 '25

Hey, good work and keep on steppin'.

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u/Sexycoed1972 Jan 30 '25

Kid went like 4 feet. Gets a freaking parade...

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u/MysticLunaer Jan 30 '25

A whole event for four feet? I need that kind of hype in my life!

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u/ignatius-payola Jan 30 '25

Well, I expect a woman to get that excited over four inches, so….

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u/gavinkurt Jan 31 '25

It’s the kids first steps. Usually a baby’s first steps are only a few feet. Shortly after, they are able to take more steps and just be able to walk on their own like any other kid.

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u/Sexycoed1972 Jan 31 '25

Dude, I raised four kids.

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u/sowinglavender Jan 30 '25

ifu i'm disabled with chronic muscle spasms in my calves and glutes and nobody fucking cares when i walk either. 😤 lol.

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u/pdoherty972 Jan 30 '25

I do - way to go!

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u/tonytonZz Jan 30 '25

Valid. But post proof.

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u/unclejosephsfuton Jan 30 '25

I'm proud of you!

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u/dhuntergeo Jan 30 '25

The smartest and most important people are saying that you are the best walker

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u/Icy_Two_5092 Jan 30 '25

😂👍🏼

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u/Calm_Programmer9148 Jan 30 '25

Here you go: YAAAY!! 🎉

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u/[deleted] Jan 30 '25

You made a big poo poo. Good boy.

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u/TopGinger Jan 30 '25

WHOS A BIG BOY?!

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u/Aurori_Swe Jan 30 '25

You could always do what I did and crash really horribly on a motorcycle. It took me 4 months to get back to walking and I was cheered on by a nurse who absolutely tortured me every day with massages and gradually increasing challenges.

So yeah, all you have to do is lose the ability to walk again, and then walk again. Learning to walk again is actually quite hard and it fucking sucks when muscles gets used to not being under constant resistance.

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u/BruciePup Jan 30 '25

Tell that baby to get a job. Then I’ll be impressed. /s

With all the horror stories you hear about daycares, this momma found a gem!!!

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u/GraMacTical0 Jan 30 '25

When my son was a toddler & I was just peeing real quick with the door open, he walked by, stopped, and enthusiastically cheered, “GOOD JOB USING THE POTTY, MOM!! YOU’RE DOING SO GOOD!” And you know what? The recognition was really nice.

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u/OneHallThatsAll Jan 30 '25

I know, makes me Shake Head My my head too...

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u/amandahulbs Jan 30 '25

Right?? I only fall sometimes.

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u/Funny_Librarian_4625 Jan 30 '25

“Shake head my my head”

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u/moyela Jan 30 '25

great walking lord famous substance!

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u/[deleted] Jan 30 '25

get this guy a baba stat!

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u/gkhamo89 Jan 30 '25

You're such a great walker buddy, don't let anyone tell you otherwise

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u/Different-Race6157 Jan 30 '25

To upvote or not to upvote? It stood at 666 votes and I was undecided at first...

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u/Beliriel Jan 30 '25

People only cheer the first time you do something:

  • First time you take a shit.
  • First time you eat solid food.
  • First time you take a step.
  • First time you speak a word.
  • First time you graduate school.
  • First time you have sex.
  • First time you die.

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u/The_Alchemist606 Jan 30 '25

Famous Substance I saw you walking the other day when you thought I wasn't looking, and I couldn't believe it. It was like your first time and it brought me back to the good old days when we all crawled like lizard people on all fours then we suddenly reached up towards the stars and began our journey of wonder. Thank you for inspiring such beauty and gratitude in me. Truly a blessing you are to us.

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u/Artistic_Kangaroo989 Jan 31 '25

"Sir,m'am, this is a Wendy's."

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u/jeroh1407 Jan 31 '25

"trash ass baby walks" hahaha, that is so fantastic 😊

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u/fazlez1 Jan 31 '25

But can you do it while wearing a diaper?

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u/Skootchy Jan 31 '25

Reminds me of the old Aziz joke about not being impressed by babies walking

"Look at me do this advanced shit"

Starts dancing

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u/catalinaislandfox Jan 31 '25

Why does this read like a tweet from the US President? 😂

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u/Altruistic-Notice701 Jan 31 '25

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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u/Yankee6Actual Jan 31 '25

Is that you, Mr President?

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u/im2high4thisritenow Jan 31 '25

You made me snort. Nicely done.

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u/Altruistic-Skirt-796 Jan 31 '25

Bro I feel ya. I put together a dank ass spreadsheet earlier today and no one even said thanks.

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u/NO_LOADED_VERSION Jan 31 '25

It you trying your best to do a good thing then you're doing a good job man.

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u/FluffMonsters Jan 31 '25

You remind me of when I was talking to a cashier and she asked if my baby was sitting up yet and my jealous, 13-year-old daughter, under her breath mutters, “I can do that, too”.

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u/AusCan531 Jan 31 '25

We all smile and clap silently when you walk,,

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u/kkkhhjdyhrthhhjft Jan 30 '25

Wym that baby walked far as hell

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u/fullstar2020 Jan 30 '25

They also usually fall on their butts which doesn't hurt them.

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u/Dyolf_Knip Jan 30 '25

They don't have as far to fall, and their mass is so low that it's not enough to damage their proportionally thicker bones.

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u/Environmental_Art591 Jan 30 '25

Unless you my eldest who fell forward head first into his grandfathers solid timber chess coffee table. His first steps were quickly followed up by his first lump on the head (it was huge). It didn't faze him though and he tried again 15minutes later after his snack break

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u/[deleted] Jan 30 '25

Indeed. The diapers and poo protect them. The diaper box reads "Up to 10 lbs" so I would weigh my son, subtract his real weight and see he still had 9+ more pounds of pooping to do before I needed to change him again. Saves money as those Huggies add up.

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u/fme222 Jan 31 '25

Except my son, who tripped at the park and hit his nose causing it to bleed. Wipes were in the car and not my bag, thankfully he wasn't hurting or crying, but man what a mom walk of shame holding him running through a park holding a child who was EXCITEDLY waving and saying HI!!!! 😁to every single person we passed, oblivious to the fact his face was COVERED in blood to greet them 😭 I tried not to look, but I can only imagine their reaction as they contemplate what just ran past them 😭🤣

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u/Farting_Champion Jan 30 '25

That girl is adorable. That was cute as shit.

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u/ImmoKnight Jan 30 '25

She fought herself hard there... you can tell she wanted to give the baby the biggest hug ever but had to fight the urge.

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u/Organic-Remove9512 Jan 30 '25

Right?! Like she’s trying so hard to respect the baby’s independence but every fiber of her being just wants to swoop in! 🥰

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u/Stormy8888 Jan 30 '25

If there was audio we'd hear things like "OMG! OMG you're walking! Come on, come on, you got this, you're doing so great! Come to me! YESS!!!"

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u/SunriseSurprise Jan 30 '25

Not sure if difficulty walking or "holy shit she's acting crazy, I don't know if I should..."

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u/harm_and_amor Jan 30 '25

Or maybe the baby inspired the worker to finally take her first steps too!

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u/CurrentPossible2117 Jan 30 '25

The wiggly fingers, for me 🤣 So much restrainy and enjoyment in those moments

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u/Cosmic_Quasar Jan 30 '25

He was siphoning her ability to walk and channeling it through his body. She had to pick him up to regain her ability to walk. /s