I have a delightful 1-year-old daughter named Lily. She’s as adorable as they come, but let me tell you, her antics can be downright bizarre. If an adult pulled off even half of what she does, they’d surely find themselves under psychiatric evaluation. Here’s a look at some of her most outrageous behaviors:
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Eating “Treats” from the Yard
Just last week, I was playing catch with my older son, Jake, when Lily discovered a piece of cat poop and decided it would make a great snack. The most shocking part? I was horrified by her actions while she seemed perfectly unfazed. After a wrestling match to get it out of her mouth, I had to soothe her with words like, “It’s OK, sweetie. Calm down.” Who says that after a poop-eating incident? If I ever tried that, I’d expect to be carted off to a facility! -
Nighttime Shenanigans
Lily is not a fan of napping, and she often wakes up at night, screaming for no apparent reason. The next day, she’s a ball of frustration, throwing tantrums and babbling in a mix of gibberish and rage. If I behaved like that at work, I’m pretty sure I’d be escorted out. -
Creative Poop Art
It’s not uncommon for toddlers to get a little artistic with their own feces. If that isn’t a cause for concern, I don’t know what is. -
Screaming as Communication
Whether she wants a drink, is feeling messy, or just wants to play with my phone, Lily’s go-to method of communication is to scream. Happy? Scream. Sad? Scream. This blunt approach keeps me on my toes and often leaves me more confused than informed. I’ve thought about trying this technique in meetings, but I doubt it would improve my professional relationships. -
No Interest in the Potty
Although I’m confident Lily could use the toilet, she prefers to just go in her pants, then demand a change. As an adult, I can’t imagine pulling that off—imagine being in a store and deciding to just let it happen, then expecting a teenager to come and clean you up. Yikes! -
Biting Phase
Let’s just say she has a bit of a biting issue. Enough said. -
Face Exploration
Lily has a habit of touching faces—sometimes sweetly, but other times she’s tugging at my lips or poking my eyes with her sticky hands. If a stranger did that, I’d be furious. But when it’s my toddler, it’s just her way of expressing affection.
All in all, I’m hoping these quirks will fade as she grows up. Parenting is a wild ride, but it’s all worth it for those sweet moments of joy.
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Summary
Parenting a toddler can be filled with moments that seem irrational and chaotic. From eating cat poop to nighttime tantrums, the behaviors of little ones can make us question the sanity of the world around us. But amid the chaos, there are sweet moments that make it all worthwhile.