Forget butchered words, Mazzy is speaking in whole sentences now. I don’t want to go so far as to call my two-and-a-half-year-old a LIAR, but she definitely has some creative ways of twisting the truth.
Let’s give her the benefit of the doubt and say that language limitations are responsible for most miscommunications. It’s either that or she’s using the whole “toddler” thing as a guise to exercise master manipulation.
Any of these sound familiar?
I’m sure, one day, my daughter will tell me exactly what is on her mind and then I will look back on this period fondly.
Pretty sure “I hate you” equals “I hate you” in teenage speak.
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Hilarious! Astrid will now do/say about anything just to get her paws on the iPad.
Nah, “I hate you” in teenage speak means “I know you’re right, but you’re going to have to wait five to ten years for me to admit it.”
These are accurate. FYI: “I have to pee…” means, “I’m about to pee in 0.2 seconds, so better get some paper towels”. You’re welcome, Hazelbert.
Sorry to say but it does not get better with age either!
Great! I have two kids (girl-7 and boy-5) The biggest difference between them is how they respond to, “What are you doing?”
Daughter – “Nothing” (Except digging thru your purse, makeup, perfume, and any other mommy things to put on, try on, mess up in the name of trying to be like mommy.)
Son – “Digging in your purse for space pennies (what he used to call nickels but now refers to all coins as) so I can buy a toy.” (Really??!!)
1. At least he’s honest.
2. I didn’t know we were going to the store to get toys.
3. Don’t get the change out of my purse, there’s alot in there and I use it to treat myself (the horror, the horror) to a small cappuccino from the gas station so I don’t go crazy in Houston (TX) traffic. I once counted out $15 in quarters from my purse at Fudruckers so they could play on various useless video games and get various useless toys that I will throw away as soon as we get home.
Yay life!
LOL toddler manipulation! Luckily, our boy’s pretty straightforward, so far.
This is stinking hilarious! I love reading your posts…..you’re a hoot! :):)
When did you get so preceptive. I bet that’s dead on.
This is the reason I will never be able to potty train.
That’s funny because I heard exactly the opposite. Girls will explain everything they are doing and boys will say ‘nothing’.
Although I guess if a girl is stealing your money and make-up, she’s pretty smart to hide the truth.
I only have a girl who’s also 2 and when I ask what she’s doing she says “nothing” every single time, instead of telling me she’s painting on the floor. . Or whatever other crazy thing she might be doing that I can plainly see. maybe she’s secretly telling me it’s equally ridiculous that I’m even asking.
I think Mazzy has even started outright lying. Not sure how to handle that one.
Thank you!
Once they learn they can manipulate you, they never stop. Constantly testing the barriers like those velociraptors in that Jurassic Park Movie. You let your guard down and they pounce. My 19th month old toddler has been trying “the tantrum” but I think it’s cute. She sloooooooowly lies down to prevent injury and then does a subtle cry. I’m like go ahead, but Dad is not playing. Then she will get up and go find Mom.