Dear little munchkin,
I know you’re navigating the wild ride of toddlerhood, and it’s been a truly exciting experience—thrilling, even! However, today, like many others, you’ve really pushed my patience to its limits. Here’s a little recap of your day:
- You decided to body slam one of the cats (the one who prefers personal space).
- You carried the other cat upside down (the one who used to love snuggles).
- You only watched the first 15 minutes of each movie we started.
- You managed to spit in my face while attempting an “air raspberry.”
- You took the cat pooper scooper and used it to brush my hair.
- You dumped your entire bowl of Cheerios on the floor, yelling, “Eat, my kitties, eat!”
- You dug through the trash, clearly searching for “treasures.”
- You screamed at the sun for being too bright, yet refused to look away.
- You yelled when the sun “went gone” behind a tree.
- You unbuckled your car seat while we were driving.
- You cried because I put a small dollop of ketchup on your plate, which you asked for.
- You attempted to flush four of your favorite toy cars down the toilet…
- You cried when you succeeded.
- You told me to go to sleep, but wouldn’t let me.
- You typed up a very important email on my laptop when I wasn’t looking, while I was saving one of our cats from your antics.
- You stood outside the bathroom door for three minutes asking if I was done and if I needed help—thanks, but I’ve got this!
- You ate dirt off my shoes.
- You emptied the fridge, usually the fragile items (like eggs).
- You shouted “stinky poop” while running through the house with your diaper off (which was indeed stinky).
- You tried to climb the curtains.
- You dumped everything out of my dresser.
- You licked doorknobs in other people’s homes.
- You picked out only the cheese from your macaroni and cheese, tossing the rest on the floor.
- You asked for water every two minutes and then cried when I gave it to you…
- Because you actually wanted juice instead.
- You left Cheetos prints on our flat-screen TV.
- You screamed when I told you I couldn’t buy a dragon because I didn’t know where the nearest dragon shelter was.
- You asked for kisses and then slapped my face because “that’s gross.”
I love you dearly, but once the clock strikes 7:30, you better be ready to hide if you want to escape bedtime!
With love, your weary mom who’s on the verge of a meltdown.
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Summary
As a parent, the chaos of toddlerhood can be overwhelming. From unexpected antics to hilarious mischief, there are countless reasons to look forward to bedtime. While love and patience are essential, some days make you long for that peaceful moment when the little ones finally drift off to sleep.