Signs You Have a 2.5 Year Old

Abbie will be 2 and a half next month, and toddlerhood has definitely been an adventure for us. Want to know what it’s like?

Well, you might have a 2 1/2 year old if…

• You are constantly watching kids shows.
• You work hard to learn the names of all the characters on said kids shows (I still only know about 3 on Dora and Friends…)
• Your kid’s favorite thing to draw with sidewalk chalk is Mickey, and she asks for it EVERY time.
• You become well-versed in the crazy words your kid uses that actually sound NOTHING like the real word (Abbie say “Ma-key” for water sometimes. No idea where that came from)
• You rarely eat sitting down.
• Your weekend lunch often consists of your kid’s leftovers (I often eat the rest of Abbie’s fluffernutter…)
• You used to shun electronics for your kid, but now? Your savior at rough moments.
• It’s really hard to resist buying all the cute dresses and bows, even though she doesn’t need any more.
• The best part of your day is playing after dinner.
• You hate being tickled, but you tickle her just to hear her giggle.
• Princess crowns are a way of life.
• When she wants just one more book at bedtime, you can’t resist.
• Privacy in the bathroom? Doesn’t exist. (Isn’t that potty-training prep anyway?)
• Just thinking about potty training stresses you out.
• Going outside is more fun than anything else.
• You say things you never thought you would. (Don’t drink the bathwater, don’t hit the cat with a granola bar, don’t run in Mommy’s shoes)
• Cleaning schedule? HAH. You’re lucky if all the dishes are done.
• You purposely go grocery shopping during weekend naptime so you can go alone.
• One of your favorite things is watching your parents, brothers, and sisters play with your child. The best.
• You got a cookie? You better be sharing that, mom.
• There is a Disney Junior playlist on your iPhone… and you use it. A lot.
• You run out of space on your phone because you have SO many pictures and videos.
• It feels like a victory when you finally get rid of the pacifier.
• When they go to bed at night, you finally get some quiet.
• When they learn something new, you feel amazing (Like the day we passed a Target truck while driving and she pointed and said Target. Also, signs you spend too much time at Target.)
• You are so tired at the end of the day because they have SO much energy.
• You dread the day they give up naps.
• You say “be careful” more times than you can count.
• You love them more than words can say. Oh wait, that’s every age.

What would you add?