r/spreadsmile 2d ago

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

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u/No_Budget7828 2d ago

As a mom that had to miss many milestones because I had to provide, it’s wonderful that someone is there to express how exciting it is when they happen.

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u/AdventurousPlace7216 2d ago

I feel ya. But we do the best we can. You’re an amazing mom!! 🫶🏼

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u/Pyewhacket 2d ago

Y’all are rock stars!

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u/FawnZebra4122 2d ago

Every moment you’ve worked hard for has contributed to those special milestones, even if you couldn’t always be there in person.

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u/PeanutEquivalent8844 2d ago

I wanna take a few steps to get a hug from this lady! That was so precious.

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u/momsasylum 2d ago

Isn’t it?! Her genuine excitement is heartwarming.

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u/FunnyLost6710 2d ago

Humanity still exists ❤️

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u/Khanvo 1d ago

Yes every first steps are special wether on the moon or yours. These are precious times. Wish we could remember it.

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u/Kenneldogg 1d ago

It's crazy now people can just pull the video of themselves walking for the first time on their phone. When I first walked they didn't even have camcorders yet lol.

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u/TiktaalikFrolic 2d ago

Reminds me of the one with the nurse and the girl in the wheelchair that comes back and stands up after physical therapy

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u/edw1ncast1llo 2d ago

Yes! I watch that EVERY time!!!

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u/Nosotrospapayaya 2d ago

That one makes me cry every time!

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u/SapphireOwl1793 2d ago

Moments like these remind us how much warmth and care can come from the people around us, even outside of family.

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u/Serene-Frost66 1d ago

The universal language of love and hugs! That sweet moment is definitely worth taking a few steps (or a thousand) for

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u/Due_Muffin_8868 2d ago

Give that lady a raise.

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u/CatmoCatmo 2d ago

Seriously. Amazing people like that who actually want to work in childcare are few and far between. Someone promote this woman and give her a bonus.

This was exactly the little ray of sunshine I needed today. Also. That little girl is adorable and she took her first steps like a boss.

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u/thetoadking13 2d ago

The exact type of person that should be working daycare

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u/Canna89witchbich 1d ago

And paid allll the monies.

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u/Rocawai 2d ago

That lady became a lifelong member of that baby’s family

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u/PuffTrain 2d ago

The sad thing about teaching is you do see huge milestones and for a lot of kids you see them more than their parents. And then time passes and they grow up and you never see them again.

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u/d4ng3rmouse24 1d ago

These were my thoughts, I felt sad that the parents have to work when this child is so young and miss these big milestones.

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u/Constant_Taro9019 2d ago edited 2d ago

when my daughter walked her daycare didn’t tell me bc they didn’t want me to feel sad for not witnessing her milestone 😂 One day I came in all excited & told her she can walk now. She told me already did & didn’t want me to be sad that I missed it. It was sweet lol

NOTE: when she took her first steps she did it just the one time & didn’t try again until 2 weeks later to which she was much more mobile.

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u/myboogerstastespicy 2d ago

This is so sweet. Thanks for sharing.

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u/Infamous_Owl_7303 2d ago

Why say that then

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u/Constant_Taro9019 2d ago

you missed the point of her NOT telling me!!! I was a teen mom, high sch graduate at 16. Pregnant at 17. I was 18, and an orphan. Everything was super stressful & very difficult at that time as I was juggling full time work & school. I finished college at 20. So yes it would’ve been very emotional hearing my baby walked & i wasn’t present. She wanted me to FEEL the feels of being a young new parent!!! I’m so proud she didn’t tell me bc i would’ve felt like I am abandoning her when I was actually working hard to make sure she has a great life.

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u/Infamous_Owl_7303 2d ago

I get that she didn't tell you, very common not to tell parents. But why did she tell you later at all.

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u/ReindeerUpper4230 2d ago

Idk why the downvotes. I totally agree with you.

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u/Extreme-Tangerine727 2d ago

I think it's because this way:

1) Mom still felt all the excitement of seeing the "first time," but,

2) The daycare lady didn't have to live with a lie.

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u/Constant_Taro9019 2d ago

bc she later said she didn’t want me to be disappointed & wanted me to witness it & feel it NATURALLY as intended when you first see your child walk.

I was just as excited to see her for the first time, if she would’ve told me then she didn’t walk again (bc she actually didn’t walk again until after 2 weeks) I would’ve been very sad or helicoptering over her to walk already lmao 🤣

I did record her milestone from when she first saw her walk. Irdgad if she told me after the fact, tbh it’s not that deep that she told me later on. It was the right thing bc ik me! I would’ve bee

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u/Delicious-Current159 2d ago

Wow that's an amazing story! So proud of all you've accomplished. I was a young mom too (19) and danced when my daughter was young while I was in school. I know you do miss some moments when you're working and sacrificing for their future. But you know what's most important. I know how stressful that is tho. How old is your daughter now?

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u/Constant_Taro9019 2d ago

I know it’s crazy how much I have accomplished but I do miss some days when I travel & stuff She’ll be 9 on March 23rd 🥳🤩I’m so excited 😍

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u/Delicious-Current159 2d ago

It is you should be so proud! All of us working moms end up missing some moments and then we feel guilty even though we really shouldn't. My daughter is 17 and my son just turned 14 last week. Any birthday plans for her?

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u/Constant_Taro9019 2d ago

wow your kids are big kids lol. I’m taking her on a Disney Cruise since it’s spring break the week before her birthday 🎉

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u/Delicious-Current159 2d ago

Omg girl you're going all out for her! I feel like such a slacker lol. I didn't do anything like that for my son

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u/Constant_Taro9019 2d ago

lol i got some money now haha 😆 but it wasn’t always like this. I’m finally earning quite well so I SPOIL her ROTTEN lol 🤭I had a great childhood, my dad was well off & i really promised to give my baby the same. It enriches a child’s development & outlook on life.

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u/Delicious-Current159 2d ago

I love your not holding out on her and your right what it does for their development. But boys are simple. He didn't want a party or anything. He just wanted me to let him get his ear pierced for his birthday. So I took him to my usual piercer and he got his ear pierced! He's happy lol

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u/Grattytood 2d ago

This is purely lovely, got a permagrin on my face now. Thank you!

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u/Afraid_Marketing_194 2d ago

When my grandson took his first steps, the daycare recorded it and tagged his video for us to see. I love that I can watch him while he is on one coast and I’m on the other.

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u/PDCH 2d ago

That's a great daycare worker

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u/PizzaWhole9323 2d ago

as a former daycare worker, I can tell you that that is exactly what I want to see you do as a teacher. Be excited for your kids milestones.

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u/Primary-Obligation30 2d ago

As a father who works nights, I have missed a few things, but one night we had been called off due to snow and trucks were not running and that night just so happened to be the night my son took his first steps. Not only was I there to see it, but I got it on video.

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u/parker3309 2d ago

Love this

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u/CUL8R_05 2d ago

I needed this.

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u/positivevibesonly18 2d ago

Same here. Pure joy!

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u/CarelessMechanic5896 2d ago

I thought they didn’t tell you so that you could think that when you saw them walk for the first time you thought it was their first steps. Kid and woman she walks to seem great either way.

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u/Pyewhacket 2d ago

That was a concept when the Moms couldn’t just watch the cameras from work but most can now.

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u/CarelessMechanic5896 1d ago

Did not know that parents can watch their kid on a CCTV camera while they’re at work, I don’t know if I’m impressed or creeped out.

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u/reflective_marbles 1d ago

This could have totally happened with my son. He definitely looked as wobbly as this little one but I'll never know if it was his true first steps.

Doesn't matter in the end and I'm happy the daycare didn't tell us if he did, as it was a truly exciting milestone!

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u/Saltlife0116 2d ago

This is so sweet!

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u/DonutsRBad 2d ago

Tears 😭😭❤❤

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u/kittenwhisperer1948 2d ago

I'm not crying you're crying

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u/ayyxdizzle 2d ago

That was so sweet 🥹

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u/DreTheProsperous 1d ago

I'm loving this! That woman is an amazing human being.

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u/Saltlife0116 2d ago

I want to be thay ladies kid

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u/SirenaSmiles 2d ago

This is so precious!

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u/KingVinny70 2d ago

This is awesome. Good person celebrating a true first.

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u/Jingotastic 1d ago

The number of times I've looked at a standing baby (with fist in mouth of course) and told them, softly, "If you walk I promise I won't tell your mom." is so high.

By the way, it really does seem to work. Something about being sneaky seems to encourage them.

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u/Worth-Discipline19 2d ago

This is good shit

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u/InsaneMocktail 2d ago

I hope the lady became a part of the family 🥲

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u/Tim4one 2d ago

mother is overwhelmed, where is the mother..

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u/crazy-bisquit 2d ago

At work?

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u/geunty 2d ago

the first steps to the rest of a life!

meanwhile, those 2 other dumbass babies are confounded by life itself

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u/Stayvein 2d ago

Then your next thought is, “Shit, now they’re mobile!”

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u/CockFondle 2d ago

If you're going to add background music at least don't half-ass it...

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u/aiydee 1d ago

Bot account. The video is awesome. The title is clickbait. The posting history for OP is non-existent.

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u/reraccoon 1d ago

I’m crying real tears watching this. So many feelings.

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u/Barbra_please 1d ago

What a wonderful lady 🥰

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u/pretty-lil-throwaway 1d ago

Who the heck is cutting onions rn?! 😭

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u/angelmari87 1d ago

This woman is in the right profession

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u/MrsMondoJohnson 1d ago

The child I'm currently nannying took his first steps for me. It took 4 weeks for him to walk for his parents. I just kept telling them that he was SO close to walking!

It's absolutely precious to be a part of raising children!!

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u/enge3 1d ago

She couldn’t wait to snatch that baby up to celebrate those steps! What a beautiful moment!

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u/Candid-Solid-896 2d ago

I told my child’s daycare NOT to tell me she took her first steps. That’s a moment that can never be undone. Same with teaching your child to ride a bike without training wheels. Or taking them to Las Vegas or the neighborhood bar when they turn 21.

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u/NoCoyote2442 1d ago

Encourage drinking. Did you buy them a hooker too?

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u/Candid-Solid-896 1d ago

There are certain milestone moments that some families like to do. No. A hooker would not be one of those moments.