It's all sleeping, cuddles and sweet little coos..... until they become a toddler. At that point some parents regret saying I can't wait for you to walk, talk...etc.
Here are a few signs you have entered the "oh so joyous" toddler stage in your child's life.
Cheerios.... everywhere.
How is it that you can give your child a handful of cheerios on their highchair tray and end up finding them in your bed, under the couch, in the toilet, in your purse...... should I keep going?
How is it that you can give your child a handful of cheerios on their highchair tray and end up finding them in your bed, under the couch, in the toilet, in your purse...... should I keep going?
Hand prints.
Not just hand prints, but you will find crusty, greasy, randomly colored hand prints on every surface at your knee level.
Not just hand prints, but you will find crusty, greasy, randomly colored hand prints on every surface at your knee level.
Diapers... with a missing child.
Your heart will sink. Your stomach will turn. You will start frantically searching for your child, once located you will then tear your house apart searching every corner and small place your child can fit to ensure they didn't leave a present with their diaper lacking little ass.
Your heart will sink. Your stomach will turn. You will start frantically searching for your child, once located you will then tear your house apart searching every corner and small place your child can fit to ensure they didn't leave a present with their diaper lacking little ass.
Toys.
You will pick up every single toy they own, 5 times a day for over a year. If you lose a toy... you can guarantee that will be the one they want.... the only one they want.
You will pick up every single toy they own, 5 times a day for over a year. If you lose a toy... you can guarantee that will be the one they want.... the only one they want.
Suddenly every thing belongs to them.
If you have it, they want it. Everything from the food you're eating to the cell phone in your hand, it is theirs and they want it.... relentlessly.
If you have it, they want it. Everything from the food you're eating to the cell phone in your hand, it is theirs and they want it.... relentlessly.
All of your stuff is MIA.
If they can get a hold of it you can guarantee that they will take it. See above. This is a good time to start getting in the habit of putting the toilet seat down. Just sayin'.
If they can get a hold of it you can guarantee that they will take it. See above. This is a good time to start getting in the habit of putting the toilet seat down. Just sayin'.
Tantrums.
Take something away. Tantrum.
Give them something they don't want. Tantrum.
Put them down/pick them up. Tantrum.
Leave/enter the room. Tantrum.
Change their diaper. Tantrum.
Look at them. Tantrum.
Take something away. Tantrum.
Give them something they don't want. Tantrum.
Put them down/pick them up. Tantrum.
Leave/enter the room. Tantrum.
Change their diaper. Tantrum.
Look at them. Tantrum.
Escape artists.
No matter how hard you try to keep them in one spot, they manage to find a way out. They fit in the oddest places. Did I mention they also throw a tantrum when they get stuck?
No matter how hard you try to keep them in one spot, they manage to find a way out. They fit in the oddest places. Did I mention they also throw a tantrum when they get stuck?
No.
Today's word is No. And tomorrow's and the day after that's.... everything is no. This tends to also happen with the word "mine".
Today's word is No. And tomorrow's and the day after that's.... everything is no. This tends to also happen with the word "mine".
If they can, they will.
There is nothing more important at this point than child proofing everything. If they can get into it, they will and they will pull everything out that they can.
There is nothing more important at this point than child proofing everything. If they can get into it, they will and they will pull everything out that they can.
Say no to naps.
Everything in their world is so interesting. If they nap, they may miss something. Fighting sleep is in their job description. Good luck getting anything done.
Everything in their world is so interesting. If they nap, they may miss something. Fighting sleep is in their job description. Good luck getting anything done.
Monkey see, monkey do.
Now is the time to watch what you say and do. They will listen and repeat you. They will watch you and do what you do. Don't say or do anything in front of them that you wouldn't say or do in front of a huge crowd of people. You'll regret it.
Now is the time to watch what you say and do. They will listen and repeat you. They will watch you and do what you do. Don't say or do anything in front of them that you wouldn't say or do in front of a huge crowd of people. You'll regret it.
They are the biggest helpers.
Not. Forget folding laundry. Steal the folded towel and run is the funnest game ever. Loading the dishwasher takes more effort than just washing the dishes by hand. It consists of placing your child on the opposite side of the room and running back to the dishwasher to load a few dishes before they are back crawling into it.
Not. Forget folding laundry. Steal the folded towel and run is the funnest game ever. Loading the dishwasher takes more effort than just washing the dishes by hand. It consists of placing your child on the opposite side of the room and running back to the dishwasher to load a few dishes before they are back crawling into it.
They want it and they want it now.
If you don't have Netflix or a DVR... you need to. There is nothing like the meltdown that results from the show they want to watch not being on at. that. very. moment.
If you don't have Netflix or a DVR... you need to. There is nothing like the meltdown that results from the show they want to watch not being on at. that. very. moment.
Last but certainly not least...
They will want their mommy and all her hugs and kisses. They may make your life hell, but they are just testing their independence. Enjoy these years, they don't last long but once they are gone make sure you look back and laugh at all the moments that made you want to pull your hair out.
Haha love the final pic. This is my favorite post so far.
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