24 habits of highly annoying toddlers (who, of course, we love anyway)

If you have a toddler, or used to have a toddler, you may appreciate these "24 habits of highly annoying toddlers (who, of course, we love anyway)"   (a great website written by Mike Shields)

NB Some are not terribly PC, some are clearly US-based and they're not to do with scoliosis but hey... they made me laugh :-)

For example:
Habit 8: Making the house look like insane people live in it

 

Toys, magazines, and clothes are strewn all over the floor; the drawers and cabinets are all locked; and people in bathrobes and pajamas are often found walking back and forth moaning for coffee. Oh, and that “cleanup, cleanup, everybody, everywhere” song? We don’t sound crazy singing that at all.

Habit 9: Ruining nice/important/sentimentally irreplaceable things

 

Yes, that picture frame had been in the family for years, but I understand that you needed to satisfy your teething urge with a piece of precious silver. No, really.

Habit 12: Providing unintentional injuries

 

Hello to you, too! Next time, if you could do it without giving me a black eye, my coworkers won’t wonder if they should report Mommy to the authorities.

Habit 13: Providing intentional injuries

 

You know why I’m not going to bite you back? Because Mommy would kill me I’m the adult. 

Habit 16: Really loving repetition

 

The first few times you pretended to eat that fake piece of fruit I bought you? Adorable. The 30th time? Um, nope. Oh, goody, we’re going to sing “The Wheels On The Bus” now!

Habit 17: Traveling heavy

 

Going on a trip to see the in-laws? That’s at least four bags! Going to the playground for a half-hour? That’s two!

Habit 18: Being inflexible

 

“Sure, we’d love to make plans this Saturday. Here’s the thing: Jacob usually naps from 12-2, so we can have brunch early or meet for a late-afternoon coffee. But he didn’t sleep well last night, so he may go down for his nap early, so we’ll have to call you right before we leave to let you know when we’ll get there. And of course we need to back on the road by 6:00 to get home for dinner and bedtime. Does that work for you? We’re also available on Sunday at 6:00 a.m.”