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In a Toddler's World ...
10 Things Toddlers Know and Adults Don't By Gina Roberts-Grey
9. It is that bad. Coming inside to take a bath, sitting patiently waiting for the pediatrician and taking medicine are all acts that adults methodically perform. When toddlers have to exercise control over their emotions or be redirected to focus their behavior, they are aware they don't have full control over a situation. Expressing his emotions through crying or verbalizing how unfair your decision is temporarily gives him back control. Acknowledging you understand he thinks it's horrible to wash his hair shows your respect of his feelings.
10. The bathroom is a playground. Parents frequently wonder why their children are obsessed with being in the bathroom at almost any time other than to be clean. To your toddler the bathroom is a room full of billowy paper, blocks that smell fresh and enchanting and the perfect sized swimming pool for soldiers, dolls and building blocks, all which seem to be strategically placed for his enjoyment. He doesn't use an entire roll of toilet paper to mummify his teddy bear to be disobedient. His creative imagination sees the toilet paper as the perfect wrap to heal his bear's broken arm.
Setting aside your adult perception and maturity to see his point-of-view allows you to see the beautifully innocent world your toddler sees. Accepting he has a unique perspective you've long since possessed helps you cherish this stage. Embrace his curious spirit and tenacious nature because before you know it, he'll be asking to borrow the keys to your car.
