It has finally happened. I have finally started to do some of those things I said I would not do if I ever had a child. All the mothers of older children are now saying to themselves, "See, I told you once you had your own chidren you would understand..." Well, I still am not using food as a bribe (yet) but I have found myself crumbling to the temper tantrum of a 2 year old. As you all know, it is just easier than an epic battle especially when time together is so precious.
So, you can tell we have a toddler in the house because of a few clues...
1. You begin telling time by the shows on Nick Jr. As in, "when did you last change/ feed the baby?" "Oh, the Wonder Pets had just come on." "Was it the first one or the second show?"...
2. You say to your two year old "The Backyardigans just went off, you know it is bed time."
3. You get your child to brush her teeth because Dora the Explorer says to.
4. What is served for dinner is determined by whether or not it will pack easily for lunch at daycare the next day.
5. You find yourself humming the theme song of the Wonder Pets even when the children are out of earshot.
6. You learn to sleep in the most contorted positions to accommodate the two year old who needs to sleep between you and your husband after 3 am nightly.
7. You learn to savor any chance you get to go to the bathroom in peace and quiet.
8. You find out from the newspaper the next day about breaking news because you have not been able to watch an adult show in months.
9. M & M's are the best way to get your child to use the potty. Oh, shoot! I guess I am bribing with food afterall!
So, if you see me out in public, please forgive me if I have no idea what major news events have occured or if I can not use language that even a two year old can understand. I've been told I will grow out of it!
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