Dear little one,
As you navigate through the delightful chaos of toddlerhood, particularly the challenging “terrible twos,” I find myself reflecting on the whirlwind of our day. It’s been a day full of moments that have tested my patience to the extreme. Here’s a list of activities you’ve engaged in that have led me to eagerly anticipate bedtime:
- Engaging in a body slam with the cat that prefers solitude.
- Carrying the more sociable cat upside down with great enthusiasm.
- Watching only the first 15 minutes of any film before losing interest.
- Attempting to perform an “air raspberry” and succeeding only in spitting at me.
- Using a cat litter scoop to brush my hair.
- Throwing your entire bowl of Cheerios across the room while exclaiming, “Eat, my kitties, eat!”
- Searching through the trash for what you believe is hidden treasure.
- Screaming about the brightness of the sun while refusing to look away.
- Yelling because the sun disappeared behind a tree, resulting in an emotional outburst.
- Unbuckling your car seat while we are in motion.
- Crying when I provided a dollop of ketchup on your plate, as you requested.
- Attempting to flush several toy cars down the toilet.
- Crying when you succeeded in your flushing endeavor.
- Telling me to go to sleep while simultaneously preventing me from doing so.
- Typing an important email on my laptop after I foolishly left it unattended.
- Repeatedly asking if I’m done from outside the bathroom, followed by offers of help.
- Eating dirt off my shoes, much to my dismay.
- Emptying the fridge of its contents, specifically the breakable items like eggs.
- Yelling “stinky poop” while sprinting through the house after removing your diaper.
- Climbing the curtains in a bid for adventure.
- Dumping the entire contents of my dresser onto the floor.
- Licking doorknobs in unfamiliar places, which is both alarming and puzzling.
- Selecting only the cheese from your macaroni and cheese, discarding the rest on the floor.
- Asking for water every couple of minutes, then crying when it’s offered because you’d prefer juice.
- Leaving Cheetos fingerprints all over the flat screen TV.
- Yelling when I inform you that I cannot buy you a dragon as I have no idea where to find a dragon shelter.
- Requesting kisses, then playfully slapping my face because you find it “gross.”
- And finally, making me laugh with your unpredictable antics, despite my exhaustion.
I love you dearly, but when the clock strikes 7:30, your ability to evade bedtime better be on point.
Best,
Your weary parent on the verge of a well-deserved break.
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In summary, parenting is a delightful yet exhausting endeavor, and some days feel particularly overwhelming. Despite the challenges, the love for your child remains unwavering.
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