"Maybe Later" Means Never: What My Toddler’s Volcano Cake Request Taught Me About Showing Up

When my toddler looked me in the eyes and said, “Maybe later means never, Mommy,” it hit me like a ton of bricks. I wasn’t just postponing a baking project, I was unintentionally missing a moment that mattered. Here's what I learned about toddler connection, presence over perfection, and why the cake wasn’t really about the cake at all.