40 Memes That Perfectly Capture the Struggle That Is Life With a Toddler
Many parents are thrilled to get through the newborn phase and finally enter the wonderful world of toddlerhood. Not only is there suddenly a light at the end of the diaper tunnel at this stage, but there are also longer stretches of sleep at night and a little person who can finally start to articulate his or her wants and needs. But parents of toddlers know that this time also brings with it new challenges that leave them not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
As parents navigate through the terrible twos and threenager years, they also see their little ones blossoming into independent, opinionated tiny humans. Yes, they may struggle to wipe their butts, refuse to eat their food, and wake up to creepily stare at their parents in the middle of the night, but it's all more than worth it as parents see them growing and changing. The toddler years are the years that will completely test parents' patience and willpower. But despite the emotional roller coaster ride of toddlerhood, they are also the days, weeks, and months that moms and dads will never forget. Check out these 40 hysterical parenting memes that perfectly capture life with a toddler that every parent can relate to.
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Toddler Independence
Not being a helicopter mom and giving toddlers some freedom to do things on their own can be pretty difficult. Especially when parents take a step back and feel like they're helplessly watching when their toddler is about to get hurt or make a mess!
Watching Toddlers Mess Up the Kitchen During Snack Time
Nothing and nobody is safe from crumbs once toddlers get their hands on crackers. The worst part of toddler snacks is that somehow it feels like they always manage to chow down as soon as parents finish cleaning up.
Dealing With Toddlers at Bedtime
Toddlers never have as many emergencies as they do when it's time for bed. Only then does it feel like negotiating with tiny, demanding CEOs for extra books, cups of water, and trips to the bathroom before finally getting them down for the night.
Trying to Potty Train a Toddler
One of the most difficult things to do is to get potty-training toddlers to admit that they have to go to the bathroom -- before they have an accident.
Trying to Get Toddlers to Go to Sleep
Forget going to the gym -- putting toddlers to bed can require some serious cardio and is the only workout that moms need. From chasing them and scooping them back to bed for the hundredth time to trying not to have a meltdown if they come out of their rooms yet again, bedtime is seriously trying.
When a Toddler's Birthday Party is Over
Once parents have a little one, their weekends slowly begin filling up with kid birthday parties that require time, energy, money, and a positive attitude around sugar-filled toddlers that many parents just don't have.
How Parents Look When They Have Toddlers
Much like becoming president ages a person immensely, do does having a toddler. From the sleepless nights and cold chicken nugget dinners to the constant worrying, those bags under the eyes and gray hairs can come out pretty much overnight.
Cleaning Up a Toddler's Craft Project
Sure, crafting with toddlers is a fun activity, but when glitter is involved it becomes a lifelong commitment -- because that stuff is never getting cleaned up.
Taking a Family Photo With a Toddler
Getting a frame-worthy family photo is like mission impossible between trying to get everyone to sit still, smile, be looking in the right direction, and have their eyes open. And when toddlers are in the mix, it's pretty much guaranteed that it won't happen on the same shot.