I’ve mentioned before on more than one occasion that Harry is often the devil, he was definitely set to try me and to send me grey before the age of 35 (that reminds me that’s in a few weeks time so best get the hair dye out again).
There are times when I feel I’ve the most Mischievous Toddler, so I thought I’d share a few of these ‘Harry Moment’s’ with you all.
Ummm where do I start?
Climbing – this is just typical Harry. He wanted to play with the light switches so managed to climb up onto the art easel to do so. Of course this was shortly followed by a tantrum when he was taken down.
The only place to watch TV? Standing on the end of a very heavy stone coffee table! – We’ve padded out the table to avoid the kids hurting themselves by falling into it – however standing on the end will upend it.
Shortly after this was followed by a tantrum as he was taken down.
Summer proved a real problem when we got a new Rabbit cage, Harry kept getting into it or standing on the roof jumping up and down.
Shortly followed by a tantrum as he was removed.
Drawing anyone? Who needs paper?
See a theme here? – This was actually his sister but when she was his age – BOTH kids are set to try me!
Climbing on my hoover to play with the gas hob!
Shortly followed by a tantrum as he was removed.
I later found (while I was opening the door to the postman) he had climbed one of the stools, onto the breakfast bar and was sitting on top of the hob playing with the gas – needless to say no pictures for that one, windows opened and a very good telling off. Followed by me removing the stools away and a tantrum because he couldn’t climb.
Feeding time at the zoo? I’m never allowed to help feed him, even when he was young – we went down the Baby Led weaning route – and this was his favourite game.
Do I have any tips for keeping Toddlers out of trouble?
Is bubble wrap allowed?
No, damn it!!
In that case, my tips are and these all come from personal experience:
If the front door can be opened from the inside – don’t assume your toddler won’t reach it and open it.
Keep the door locked and take the keys out of the door – toddlers can open doors with keys (Yes he did that too – and escaped!)
Child lock all doors/drawers in the kitchen/bathroom – they will try to drink everything and plates make excellent Frisbees
Distraction – be ready on hand with something to distract before the tantrum start or they are mischievous
Realise early on that everything is theirs!
Stair gates not only on the top and bottom of the stairs but their bedrooms too once they are in a toddler/big bed
Reins for when outside – backpack ones are great
Buggies – keep them in them for as long as you can! Harry has a tendency to bolt for a road so mines a godsend
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Clare
Hi, I'm Clare (Emmy's Mummy). A former Nanny and Mother of 2 - Emmy (born February 2010) and Harry (born October 2012). We are Essex based and share our adventures and misadventures of a busy crazy life.
Comments (14)
You've got your hands full there! I'm glad we're past that stage now because I remember how tiring it was!
it's not just a boy thing, I used to find eliza on top of table, worktops and even windowsills. She is currently on a drawing all over herself phase
Oh my. He has the knack for finding mischief doesn't he? The picture of him in the rabbit cage is so funny, but not quite so amusing from your end I'm sure. I am so glad that we are past the toddler stage!
I love Harry! Lol he might be naughty but he is so damn cute! I don't know about him but Zach gets away with everything by saying sorry in a cute voice followed by a 'huddle' (cuddle). BOYS!
LOL, little ones have a knack at finding danger and mess don't they!
Oh wow – I thought my lot were bad!!! At one stage we had SIX stairgates 😉 I've always used a large Babydan played too. I do remember my second son climbing out of his cot at 11 months – so I puy the base on the floor and screwed the sides round it to make a really really deep cot!! Not great for my back…. but brilliant for keeping him safe 😉
He looks very cute to me, butter wouldn't melt :o)
Oh my goodness! We are very lucky that D was never really a climber.
OOH bless him he is lovely, ps I need some hair dye as well !
Super mischievous, but a cutie too! Cute kids get away with so much! My baby sister is 1 and a half, and already she is causing ALL the trouble!!
Hahaha! What a cute little troublemaker! Lovely pictures!
Ha ha, I love your entry – it makes me feel so normal! Three boys who think they are starring in Cliffhanger is what I have! You're so right about the drinking anything and frisbee thing. So true. So, so, sadly true….
Hahahaha bless him! I have one very much similar!
He looks very mischievous! Great tips on how to keep toddlers safe as well. Good luck in the competition.
You've got your hands full there! I'm glad we're past that stage now because I remember how tiring it was!
it's not just a boy thing, I used to find eliza on top of table, worktops and even windowsills. She is currently on a drawing all over herself phase
Oh my. He has the knack for finding mischief doesn't he? The picture of him in the rabbit cage is so funny, but not quite so amusing from your end I'm sure. I am so glad that we are past the toddler stage!
I love Harry! Lol he might be naughty but he is so damn cute! I don't know about him but Zach gets away with everything by saying sorry in a cute voice followed by a 'huddle' (cuddle). BOYS!
LOL, little ones have a knack at finding danger and mess don't they!
Oh wow – I thought my lot were bad!!! At one stage we had SIX stairgates 😉 I've always used a large Babydan played too. I do remember my second son climbing out of his cot at 11 months – so I puy the base on the floor and screwed the sides round it to make a really really deep cot!! Not great for my back…. but brilliant for keeping him safe 😉
He looks very cute to me, butter wouldn't melt :o)
Oh my goodness! We are very lucky that D was never really a climber.
OOH bless him he is lovely, ps I need some hair dye as well !
Super mischievous, but a cutie too! Cute kids get away with so much! My baby sister is 1 and a half, and already she is causing ALL the trouble!!
Hahaha! What a cute little troublemaker! Lovely pictures!
Ha ha, I love your entry – it makes me feel so normal! Three boys who think they are starring in Cliffhanger is what I have! You're so right about the drinking anything and frisbee thing. So true. So, so, sadly true….
Hahahaha bless him! I have one very much similar!
He looks very mischievous! Great tips on how to keep toddlers safe as well. Good luck in the competition.