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The road has been long and loaded with obstacles, but my graduation has finally come. An infant no more, I'm qualified to toddle.
When I first stood on my own I knew I was on my way. As I moved to higher training such as taking a step or a coupla steps there was no turning back, or even any turning at all. I took my final examination earlier this week and today the results came in. I passed with top marks and have graduated to toddler -- but you already knew that from the headline.
The test was anything but easy. I had to get up on my own, walk, turn, carry stuff in both hands, interact with my examiners while standing as well as avoiding small obstacles as I walk and talk. I admit I didn't pass the walking backwards part of the test but my high marks in eat-walking and cupboard/drawer opening (extra credit) more than made up for it.
As with any degree I'm not sure if I'll ever use any of my infant training in my career even though I was told at the time that it was critical stuff I would have to learn. I haven't seen a diploma or anything so I don't think I'll put it on my resume just yet.
The biggest thing to me will be putting the letters after my name showing I've accomplished this level of excellence. You know, like how dentists and attorneys get DDS or Esq. after theirs. I'm not even sure what the letters will be, whether it's INF or TOD. I really like the sound of Brendan Alexander, Toddler. The girls are really going to go wild, I just know it.
I'm told this toddler training will be more difficult than infant school was. Newborn was a breeze, I got out of that in like two months. I estimate Toddler Training is likely to take me another two to three years until I can pass my kindergarten entrance exam, which we all know is no easy task.
I welcome your congratulations but a graduation present like a new watch or car are not necessarily in order (Dad says). The skills of mischief are reward enough for me.
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