As a parent, you might think you’ve got it figured out when your little one is a baby. But once they hit around 18 months, it’s as if they develop a mind of their own, often wanting things that are completely different from what you desire. Wouldn’t it be nice if toddlers occasionally thought of your feelings and cooperated a little? Oh, how I wish! Here are 17 things toddlers never say—but we really wish they would.
- “Absolutely, I’ll sleep in. I realize I was up late last night throwing a fit at bedtime (my bad!), and I think we both could use that extra hour of sleep this morning. No problem!”
- “Look at me! I put on my own shoes and am patiently waiting by the door. I promise not to dart off and hide, laughing maniacally, especially when we’re already late!”
- “Any shirt will do! The Elmo shirt is in the wash? No worries! This striped one from Grandma is charming, and I’ll wear it with pride when we visit her. I won’t make a face during our picture.”
- “Flexibility is key! I’m totally fine with how you cut my sandwich.”
- “I’ll wait my turn for that shovel and gently take it from Potential Friend instead of clobbering him with a sand pail.”
- “Mom, I can tell you’ve had a tough day. Any meal you prepare will be delicious! Pasta every night does get a bit dull, though.”
- “I’d love to take a bath. I’m also thrilled to get out of the bath, dry off, and wear a clean diaper. Any diaper is fine, I promise I won’t make you search for the Elmo one!”
- “I don’t need to discuss my anatomy in public.”
- “Transitions? Love them! Leaving the playground is my favorite.”
- “I really enjoy the challenge of waiting my turn without resorting to violence against other children.”
- “Washing my hair? I can’t get enough! I’ll tilt my head back and close my eyes without a fuss. Water in my ears? Feels like a gentle massage!”
- “While we’re at it, how about trimming my nails? I’m okay with the sensation of clean fingernails instead of looking like I belong to an occult group.”
- “You know what? Grooming is actually growing on me. Go ahead, cut my hair! I love the buzz of the clippers at the barber shop.”
- “That kid your friend wants me to play with? He’s not a snotty-nosed menace at all! He’s a delightful buddy, and we’ll take tons of cute pictures together. I won’t dig my nails into his eyes and ruin your friendship in 40 seconds!”
- “High chairs in restaurants? Count me in! I sincerely hope the food takes forever to arrive. I won’t start what you call Stage One of Losing My Shit, twisting around and tugging at the straps. I promise not to make you awkwardly glance at the kitchen begging for bread. I enjoy restaurant high chairs—hand me a sugar packet and I’ll keep myself busy!”
- “Woo-hoo! Cars really give me energy! I know you want to get home from errands and put me down for a nap, but I won’t fall asleep for just four minutes on the way home, only to be awake and furious the rest of the day.”
- “There’s a bit of avocado on my hands, which is no big deal since I’m eating avocado. You know what? Forget it! You enjoy your meal—you deserve it.”
While they may not be expressing these thoughts now, we can only hope that this challenging stage will pass, and they’ll eventually ask, “Mom, how can I help?” Right? Right?
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In summary, while it may be a challenge, just remember that this stage of toddlerhood will eventually pass, leading to new adventures and opportunities for connection.
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