I literally said, “that’s not funny” seventeen times to my toddler son today. Now, a frustrating day is coming to and end – sigh of relief paired with a bold Merlot. And then, as I laid my sweet child/monster down to sleep, I found it, scrawled in green crayon (because he knows he’s not supposed to play with pens) — my Toddler’s To-Do List:
Today’s To-Do List:
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Tell mom I don’t like scrambled eggs after she makes them. -
Touch toothbrush on all doorknobs and other places it generally shouldn’t be. -
Refuse any drink that isn’t accompanied by a blue, bendy straw (specificity is important here).
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Say “No” at least 53 times today. Can be consecutive.
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Pants must never be put on one leg at a time. -
Suspicions have been raised – taste all pennies today. -
Baby Beluga. All. Damn. Day. -
Call parent’s bluff. Proceed without caution.
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Due to sibling popularity, generate more poopy jokes.
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Play some sort of loud instrument. Any song requests? -
Cry at the click of a car seat. -
Show broad displeasure at most times today.
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Request cumbersome, plastic toys to nap with because they need love, too. -
Hide — just long enough to scare parents. -
Overthink the car cart options at the grocery store.
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Unfold folded laundry. It has been sitting there for a while.
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Limit sharing of toys. -
Attend all of mom’s restroom breaks. Someone in here? Didn’t think so. -
Snacks were meant for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack time.
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Tell mom you love her at bedtime. Makes everything better.
Turns out, he did better with his to-do list than I did with mine. He usually does. So, I’ll focus on the positive and recognize that he is productive and goal-oriented, along with being a pain in my butt. Toddlers may push our buttons, but thankfully they warm our hearts at the same time. What’s on your toddlers to-do list? Leave your comments below!
From the toddler I sometimes babysit: I wanna watch Bubbles. (I put on Bubble Guppies. 2 seconds later…..) I wanna watch Thomas. I put on Thomas. I wanna watch Elmo. I switch to Sesame Street. Then…. I,wanna watch Bubbles! At that point, I finally say no. (Only takes three times for me to learn!)