Toddler series: Life with a toddler

Toddler: Tiny little human beings who are hyperactive and demanding and who can drain your energy level within minutes.

Life with a toddler literally means living your childhood again, when you are an ADULT!!!!

They will become your morning alarm which means your day starts when they wake up, maybe even as early as 5.30 am even on weekends :(

You cannot watch your favourite TV shows anymore, instead settle down for cartoons or Disney junior channel (you will start knowing names of all the cartoon characters). No more cosy couch time with a hot cup of tea (hmmmm), instead get ready to run behind your growing  toddler. No more afternoon movies, and even if you do get a chance to watch it, it would be on low volume or mute as you don't want wake up your toddler from their nap. In fact you will start tip-toeing around and also start cursing everything and anyone that makes any noise when your child is asleep.

You must learn to truthfully answer every question your toddler asks you and google it if you don't know. Also remember from your answer will raise the next round of questions.

When it comes to your social life, the only parties you will now attend is another kids birthday party and Oh , don't forget to get dressed in theme!!

When we become parents we love to buy all the best and fancy things for our kids.  In reality you spend 20 bucks for a toddler chair, but their favourite chair is your lap and they will end up squeezing you on the couch. So it's best to think twice before you invest in things which will be of no use once they outgrow of it.  

Toddlers try to copy adults, hence before you want them learn to do things, you must first learn them yourself (includes eating healthy and not junk food).

The place you can now spend hours shopping is ‘Toys r us’. But your super expensive smartphone or gadgets will end up in their hands as their toy, which will fly if they get bored (don't forget to insure them) :(. Finally during bedtime, we plan to finish all our pending work or watch a late night show after they sleep, but you will be drained yourself at the end of the day and be the first one to doze off.

Although they are very young, they teach you so many things in a very simple way and you will find all the reasons to live a healthy, happy life when you become a parent. They will make you go that extra mile in life, which you once thought was impossible. They teach you to be patient, polite, friendly and help you bring out the best in you.

In short, life will be super busy with over exhaustive days filled with fun and love. So cherish every moment because once they are all grown up you will miss every second of it.

 

Happy Parenting !!