Advice From A 2-Year-Old
I’m really not sure what all you grown-ups find so hard to understand about 2-year-olds. I mean, I’m a 2-year-old, and I think my behavior is completely rational 100% of the time. I’m the youngest of three boys, and my mom is basically a pro. She never gets frustrated, flustered, or confused by my behavior at all. She totally gets me. But, for all you other grown-ups, here’s some simple advice for you to handle your 2-year-old like a boss.
- When I ask for a glass of milk, I might mean water. Or juice. Don’t just go pour a glass of milk and hand it to me. I know I said I wanted milk, but that might not be what I want thirty seconds later when you hand the cup to me. Try to keep up. Don’t act like you never change your mind.
- I know my hands are covered in peanut butter and jelly, but I need you to hold me RIGHT NOW. I need to rub my hands all over your pants and shirt and grab your face and give you a big smooch. I know, I have rejected your kisses, hugs, and offers to hold me all day long. But right now, I need you to hold me RIGHT THIS SECOND or I’m going to cry actual tears of devastation from being so very neglected. This is obviously not the time for hand-washing.
- For the past six months, I’ve loved bananas. But if you give me one today, I’m going to throw it on the floor and step on it. I’m not going to eat it. I want nothing to do with bananas today. You seem confused. Do I need to slow down?VIEW POST
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