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The 5 things you need to survive a toddler

May 9th, 2007
  1. A great sense of humor, so you can laugh at even the worst disaster (think chocolate pudding everywhere)…
  2. A beloved stuffed animal, who can take your place & help them to fight monsters and other horrible imaginary creatures.
  3. An ability to survive on next to no sleep, even when the little one decides that 3 hours of sleep broken up into 10 minute bits at night is plenty - then does this all week. Heaven forbid that the word “nap” is even mentioned…
  4. The knowledge of how to get anything out of carpet, especially an entire container of vegetable oil.
  5. Cheerios (what, you thought they were just for eating?)!

See other top 5 lists at the latest Problogger group writing project


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  1. Comment by jen on May 9, 2007 10:04 pm

    great list

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  5. Comment by SusieJ on May 10, 2007 8:04 am

    Yes — well said!

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  9. Comment by Jonathan Franzone on May 10, 2007 10:49 am

    Funny post! I have a daughter who is turning one year old this month (big smiles from daddy) so I can definitely relate. She is our third… and last… child.

    Come by and check out my post in the Great Top 5 if you get a chance. Good luck in the runnings! Top 5 Tantalizing Blog Title Techniques

    BTW - I also have a few “Mr Mom” style postings in my Family & Parenting category that you might get a kick out of.

  10. Comment by George on May 10, 2007 10:56 am

    Lisa,

    I like number 4 the best. That has been essential skill in my experience as a Dad.

    Nice list.

    My entry to the group project is here:

    http://www.canimakebigmoneyonline.com/

    All the best,
    George

  11. Comment by Anne Glamore on May 10, 2007 11:05 am

    I would add:

    1. Many, many Band-aids
    2. Gin and Tonic
    3. Ability to think of bogus explanations quickly (doesn’t end with toddlerhood)

    For more you can check out my post to see what is in your future….

    Good Luck!

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  13. Comment by Loretta on May 10, 2007 11:54 am

    I think number 1 gets us the farthest along! And keeps us from going absolutely insane in the process! Humor is definitely required in parenting.

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    Can I add: the number of a good plumber? My daughter flushed a bath toy down the toilet, leading to the replacement of the entire toilet — before that she put everything she could think of down the bathroom sink, including toilet paper to glue it all together — and before that… Let’s just say I have my plumber on speed dial at this point.

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  43. Comment by Amber Jewelry on May 1, 2008 10:23 am

    Kids are so fun. I have to do 100 things to survive my 2 year old. But the 5 things posted here are on the top of my list.

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