The world was granted the chance to watch Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen [1] grow up thanks to their role on Full House [2] and various other movies. Fans witnessed them develop from adorable babies with the sweetest grins to sassy little kids with precocious attitudes. Although they were playing just a character and were not themselves, they still represented some of the phases that all kids go through — even those living outside of a perfect sitcom world. From tattling on siblings to thinking she knows more than her dad, in many ways Michelle Tanner was just a typical little girl [3] who many parents and kids can relate to. These are the 34 phases that all kids go through during the journey to adulthood, as told by the lovable Michelle Tanner.
When they are all about the slobber and drool.
"Thank you, teething."
When they just sit and listen.
"Those were certainly the good old days."
When they start to become a picky eater out of nowhere.
"What happened to the happy child who was willing to try anything?"
When they start picking up and repeating everything you say.
"Oops . . . "
When they insist on bringing their favorite friend everywhere.
"That thing definitely got filthy!"
When they start to view you as an ATM and try to take advantage.
The puppy eyes and "please" can only work for so long.
When you are the most important thing in the world and your kisses can solve anything.
It's important to appreciate those moments while you can.
When they can be distracted or bribed with literally anything.
"This tactic saved my life a time or two."
When they have no filter and feel free saying exactly what's on their minds — especially in public.
"Do they really have to say everything they're thinking so loudly?"
When they are starting to learn about manners.
"What about the magic words?"
When they've finally learned those manners but refuse to use them.
"Well, at least I tried."
When they're good listeners and do what they're told.
Can we keep them this age forever?
When they take their metabolism for granted — and don't understand that it's only temporary.
"If only they understood how good they have it."
When they're forced to learn the value of a dollar and start saving their own money.
It's not so much fun when they're the ones who have to start paying for it.
When they become utterly obsessed with their first pet.
There's nothing like that bond.
When they're going through a growth spurt and constantly eating.
"It feels like they are trying to eat me out of house and home."
When there's nothing more exciting than quality family time together.
Their genuine excitement won't last long!
When they start to think that they're the best at everything.
"I'm going to need to put an end to that — and fast."
When they start running with their imagination and you never know if they are telling the truth or exaggerating.
"OK, let's stick to the facts here."
When they start to think they know more than their siblings.
That isn't going to go over well.
When they start getting an attitude.
The eye rolls are the worst.
When they start trying to push their bedtime and stay up later.
"Oh no, you don't look tired at all."
When they decide they hate school.
"But you just told me how much you loved it yesterday?!"
When they start appreciating your hard work.
"Wait, did I hear you correctly?"
When they become tattletales whenever their siblings are concerned.
Let's remember who the parent is here.
When they start talking back.
"This must be payback for what I put my parents through."
When they develop their own sense of style and no longer want your input.
"But what I picked out looks so much better!"
When they push boundaries and break rules.
"Um, who gave you permission to do that?"
When they start paying attention to the opposite sex.
"No dating until you're 30!"
When they want to be like you or an older sibling.
"You better turn back around and put on some real clothes . . . "
When they learn the art of guilt and manipulation.
"Why does that work every time?!"
When they try to grow up too fast.
"Can't they just appreciate it and not be in such a rush?"
When they become pretty observant and wise for their age.
"I'm raising a pretty bright kid."
When in the blink of an eye, they're all grown up and gone.
"Where did the time go?"