I am beginning to realise that there are quite a few things that I had either forgotten or possibly just suppressed about life with a toddler.
The way you can't fill or empty the dishwasher with a toddler in the same room.
The stench of the dirty nappies of a teething child.
The way this happens as soon as you turn your back for more than 30 seconds.
The way toddlers have normal sleeping positions in their own bed but reserve their special perpendicular-to-parent, crucifix and windmill positions for the parental bed.
The number of times the floor needs sweeping per day.
The way that putting shoes on the small, bendy foot of a small, wriggly child is damn near impossible, especially when under time pressure.
The way that even the smallest amount of water will soak them to the skin, leave the floor needing mopping and make you very glad it wasn't juice, milk or coffee that they got their hands on.
So much truth! I don't know how he does the water thing. One tablespoon of water in cup seems like haf a litre poured down front.
ReplyDeleteIncredible, isn't it? How do they manage it?
DeleteHaha! We haven't needed to sweep so often because our dog is working full time as a vacuum. Totally hear you on the water thing though. What is that?!
ReplyDeleteAh, the joys of having a dog. If we had one it would certainly be well fed, I can tell you!
DeleteHaha yes! Why can't they sleep like normal people in the parental bed? And not kick us in the head and fidget constantly? #twinklytuesday
ReplyDeleteSo odd, isn't it? In their own beds they can do it, so why not in ours?
DeleteHa ha, I think your brain blocks it all out. Like childbirth, rearing an under 5 includes many moments best forgotten (most of mine include poo) Great post - and I liked that its bite sized! #twinklytuesdays
ReplyDeleteOh yes, sooo many moments! Thanks for your comment. :)
DeleteWow, i relate to everything!! How can such a tiny person make so much mess?!! What a brilliant read! Suz x Beauisblue.com
ReplyDeleteYay, I am not alone in this. Toddlers are so crazy but so entertaining too.
DeleteAh so sad that all these things become a thing of the past, great that children grow healthy and strong yet sad it seems to go so quick x
ReplyDeleteIsn't it just? Best to look on the bright side and enjoy each stage of development as it happens. Thanks for popping by Sarah!
DeleteTeething poo. What IS it with teething poo??? WHY does it smell like like?? And also has the consistency of mushed up all bran. Bits sticking everywhere. Yuk. Glad it's not just me that noted this phenomenon! ;) Thanks so much for linking up with us #TwinklyTuesday
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