On the whole, toddlers can provide hours of amusement with their silly antics and inquisitive nature. But, as with any age group, there are downsides. Here’s five things you need to accept if you have a toddler.
1. There will be a constant onslaught of questions all day long.
In my daughter’s case, the following…
“Where’s Mummy/Daddy gone?”
“What’s that, Mummy?”
“What are you doing Mummy?”
2. You will be used as a climbing frame on a daily basis (and be prodded and pulled too).
3. Their tantrums, stubbornness (and trips and slips) will make you a master of distraction.
“Let’s play Lego/go to the park/see daddy/do some colouring/find teddy/read a book.”
4. You will frequently hear the word “no” and end up running after them – a lot. Around the supermarket, the house, park – you name it.
5. But, you will also be greatly amused and laugh along with them when they spontaneously do the funniest things. Makes it all worth it!
Do any of those sound familiar? What have I missed? Please share your experiences/tactics for dealing with toddlers by commenting below.
Yes, so so true!
Especially the onslaught of questions 🙂 all day long!!!
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I know! It’s full on. X
I know! It’s full on. Thanks for commenting. X
I am nodding and smiling while reading this. So true and it reminded me when my son who is now 4 is still a toddler. Seems eons of years ago now but the memories are just so vivid =) #pocolo
So glad it helped being back the memories. At the mo I just don’t want this age to end. Loving it. X
All completely true! X
Vevivos
Very true! The endless questions get quite wearing at times! But the cute moments definitely make up for it 🙂 #PoCoLo
They certainly do get wearing. It’s like a constant commentary on your day – every single thing!! Ha. Xx
Nodding along here, all very true 🙂 #PoCoLo
Oh so very true! all of them. Don’t forget about the bit where they tell you what they would like for tea, for you to cook it and for them to then tell you, they don’t like it! Thanks for linking to #PoCoLo 🙂 x
Haha oh yep! Their way of breaking you down that little bit more.
We’ve got the incessant “why’s” happening in our house at the moment… I’m sure she only does it to drive me up the wall!!
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Oh man! I have that to look forward to! X
SOOOO many questions!! #TheList
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Haha! They are incessant! Xx
Yes, yes, yes! I’ve just flopped on the sofa absolutely exhausted after running after my two year-old with baby in pram, kicking the unused buggy board with every step, all the way along a woodland walk, playing in the park, then distracting him in order to leave. On the plus side, as a result of one of the many questions asked along the route, he can now say ‘electricity pylon’ and knows what one is 😉
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Hey, they are exhausting but so delightful at the same time. I love how they pick words up, just like that! That’s some great knowledge! X
Yes, yes, yes, yes & yes! I agree with all 5! What funny things they are but great fun! #thelist x
They really are!! Xx
You look absolutely stunning in that photo, Elizabeth!!! It just shows that laughing with your kids keeps you young and beautiful 🙂 Great post xx
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Thanks so much ! Lovely of you to say Hannah. Having children really does help you stay young! Xx