I wish I knew who had written this list as I would surely give them credit. But here is a partial list of some rules that toddlers live by. This actual list has quite a few more on it, these are just some of my favorites that apply most to my life.
Toddler Rules
- If Mommy’s hands are full, I must be carried.
- If Mommy is in a hurry and wants to carry me, I must walk alone.
- If it has a tail, I must yank it.
- If it’s not trash, it must be thrown away.
- If it’s in the trash, it must be removed, inspected, and thrown on the floor.
- If Mommy wants me to come, I must run away.
- If Mommy wants me to go away, I must cling on for dear life.
- If it’s a pencil, it must write on the refrigerator, computer monitor, or table.
- If it’s full, it will be more interesting emptied.
- If it’s empty, it will be more interesting full.
- If it has buttons, they must be pressed.
- If it’s a stroller, it must under no circumstances be ridden in without protest and must be pushed by me instead.
- If it’s bath time, I must run around naked until I’m caught.
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FickleMinded says:
I can imagine my 3 yr-old doing everything on your list!
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On a limb with Claudia says:
Gosh, isn’t this true. Amazing that toddlers are all the same!
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Aimee says:
How funny!
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Lori says:
Great list. Too funny..Happy TT:)
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Lydia @On The Verge says:
Oh this is funny! Are you sure you aren’t talking about my toddler?? lol
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Lisa C says:
I love it – I borrowed it for my TT but linked back to you. =)
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Laura says:
Toddlers are SO MUCH fun! Great list!
Happy T13!
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MommyNamedApril says:
so very very true.
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Debbie says:
Hillariously accurate! I’m sending the link to my daughter so she’ll know what she has to look forward to in a few months!
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MamaGeek says:
Oh A-men to THAT sister! Obviously I share your pain, err I mean rules.
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perpstu says:
Thank you for the giggle this afternoon. As the mom of a former toddler (now a kindergartner) I remember every one of these!
Happy TT!
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Diana M says:
Those are too Cute…TFS
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oh amanda says:
Speaking as the mom of a 2.5 year old, I can totally relate to #1 and #2. *whew*
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