You are the center of attention. People treat you like a big deal. You enjoy it - except for the patting your tummy part. Enjoy it while you can. This is the stage you experience during your child's infancy.
Sleep becomes more precious than gold.
You're living in chaos and constantly negotiating conflicts. You move a lot of breakable things to high shelves during this time. Your child enters grade school. His social life begins as yours ends. You become a chauffeur.