Top Tweets of the Week: Aug. 11-17

By Meredith Hirt February 6, 2015

Today is my birthday, and as I think of what milestones this new age will bring, I also reminisce on those of the past. Though I can't remember the first time I used a toilet or the last time I took an afternoon nap, I'm sure my mother can, and that she felt the same emotions as our top tweeters this week. Unlike @daddysweeney's son, though, I never hid from the camera—I've been a ham since day one, and there are photos to prove it.

I just asked my 2.5yo what Mommy's real name was. He thought about it really hard for a minute, then smiled and proclaimed: "Honey!" — MomsanityCentral (@MomsanityTweets) August 15, 2014

Aww, how sweet. (Pun intended.)

Good call preemptively moving the coffee table, eh @napshappen? pic.twitter.com/zwy6g0yO6x — Heather Tomoyasu (@Mama_Heza) August 12, 2014

Enjoy those carefree naps while you can, because sooner or later you'll be mourning their loss just like @DadandBuried in the blog post below...

Some toddler transitions are fun. Some are not. "Eulogy for an Afternoon Nap" by @DadandBuried Read it here: http://t.co/UTWRzBlR3r — John Kinnear (@askdadblog) August 11, 2014

We'll miss you.

I thought I was throwing away a chunk of dried up #playdoh. Turns out it was a glob of gum #MomProblems — Nilsa Karimi (@3CityGirlsNYC) August 12, 2014

Look on the bright side: they're not swallowing it!

My son just woke up from his nap. He's got style pic.twitter.com/51VaZjJsyn — OneGoodDad (@TheJasonGreene) August 15, 2014

Wait until he's a teenager and uses pounds of hair gel to achieve that look.

Parenting is finding a chicken nugget in your handbag. — Cool Mom Picks (@coolmompicks) August 14, 2014

With or without ketchup? What's the weirdest child relic you've found in your purse?

We love what the #likeaboy movement has to say about raising sensitive modern men@mommyshorts@rachelzarrell http://t.co/EsEcEtTWga — Ma'yan (@Listen4aChange) August 11, 2014

From the inspirational #likeagirl movement came another thought provoking statement from @mommyshorts: "It's important to praise boys for being sensitive and nurturing, just like we praise girls for being strong." Follow the link to see photos of boys being boys!

He used to smile when I said cheese. #whawha #ohwell #closeenough pic.twitter.com/98yqVQWXYj — William Sweeney (@daddysweeney) August 12, 2014

Candid photos can be even more precious. Find tips from PhotoOp NYC photographer Rob DeSantos on how to soothe a camera-shy childto get your kid's face in the picture!

Things I thought I would never need to say " Stop licking your brother! " How about you? — Chris Bernholdt (@DadNCharge) August 11, 2014

The dialogue of parenting is not one that can be written and rehearsed ahead of time. To follow up, @DadNCharge: did they listen?

My child used the potty for the first time today. I am so happy I might as well have won an Oscar. #pottytraining #mamatruth #moms — babymeetscity (@babymeetscity) August 15, 2014

Congratulations! There should be an award show for parenting milestones like this.

.@NYMetroParents @citymaninyc mommy and daughter manis #picstitch pic.twitter.com/Fxe8Nu7Hzs — BrownSkinSlim (@kami2049) August 15, 2014

So cute and colorful—we're glad you enjoyed the free cityMANIs at Fridays for Fidi Families!

I was a fan as long as I can remember... One of my fondest memories was when my daughter was about a year old I... http://t.co/g2LDClcjKw — Hip Tot (@hiptot) August 12, 2014

The world lost a great actor and a great man. Robin Williams's fun-loving nature touched many; follow the link to read one NYC mother's story of a memorable run-in. FYI: This Sunday, Aug. 24 is National Waffle Day, so I hope to share some photos of culinary creations or stories of breakfast disasters in next week's edition of Top Tweets. Do your kids prefer waffles or pancake? Sausage or bacon? Let us know, and look for your tweet next week! Join us on Tuesdays for more Top Tweets. In the meantime, follow us for practical parenting advice, local events in the NY Metro area, and exclusive deals and discounts. Join the conversation by tweeting at us, @NYMetroParents—maybe you’ll see your tweet here next week!