Awww your childhood is over. How sad. One way to make your life better is to help mine increase in happiness. Let’s play a game! To make this experience more enjoyable (for me), I’ve decided to generously put together a brief guideline, if you will. And you will.
Warm Up (Pregame)
Before we start our game, ask yourself, “Have we played this before?” If we have, we’re going to do it THE EXACT SAME WAY. I hope you remember the rules.
Attire: You can wear whatever allows you to move, run and jump comfortably. Be sure to have used the bathroom recently as there will be no breaks. Make sure you’ve eaten recently as there will be no breaks. Drink some water as there will be no breaks.
Cell Phone Policy: Do your online friends/enemies need your attention? These people you’ve never met or very rarely see…are they more important than the child you brought into this world? Unless you’re a *stock broker or 911, there is no reason to even glance down at your phone. God help you if you take a call.
* Even if you are a stock broker, ask someone else to break the stocks for the day.
Put your phone on silent and in a safe place like my hand.
Now you’re ready for some FUN FUN FUN! <– did you see what I did there?
Game On
Are your ready for some football! Monday night par-tay! LOL, we’re not playing football. Or traditional hide & seek. The game we’re playing is far more complicated but interestingly enough, less structured. There are strict regulations that can change at a moment’s notice so it’s vital that you pay attention and watch me for cues.
I might guide your face, hands, arms or legs during the game to let you know what to do. If we’re playing Human Slide on the bed (you’re the slide, I’m the happy child), you need to keep your legs straight while I make my way down. Since you have adult muscles, be strong and don’t complain. Nothing hurts.
If we’re playing Under the Blanket Tent, also on the bed, remember not to be greedy with the oxygen as I’m going to need some too. If you feel yourself getting hot, uncomfortable, or short of breath, slow your air intake. Ask yourself if you love me.
Disobedience: Was there an instruction that you didn’t understand because you weren’t listening properly? Please don’t use excuses like, “That’s impossible” or “What are you saying?”
Laughing: If you hear me giggle, congrats! You’re on the right track. Repeat whatever you just did until sunset.
Post Game
This is a trick. Game never ends. LOL.
Important Note: Like I said, you can wear whatever you want but I will be nude. Depending on my state of cleanliness at the time, you may notice some odors. Please don’t make a big deal. I’m a beautiful child. Also, there is a chance that during the game I may pee in excitement or fury. This is not a reason to end the game. That is what towels are for.
bdmj0926
07 Aug 2012 01:08 pm
Wow HT…
Is there a preference on the towel? Do you get fancy guest towels or regular everyday towels?
honesttoddler
07 Aug 2012 02:08 pm
guest
abramkj
07 Aug 2012 01:08 pm
Wow. At least my little toddler keeps his clothes on (mostly).
Beth
07 Aug 2012 02:08 pm
for now…
abramkj
07 Aug 2012 03:08 pm
You know… I almost thought about including “for now” in my original comment. You might be right. Sigh…
nancyholtzman
07 Aug 2012 01:08 pm
Excellent. One of your best. Too many perfect lines in there to count.
Lily
07 Aug 2012 02:08 pm
I can’t stop laughing every time I read your posts! Absolutely love you!
Nenemae
07 Aug 2012 02:08 pm
what if someone offers you cake? are there cake breaks?
Laetitia
07 Aug 2012 05:08 pm
Great question! it would be almost rude to turn one down huh
sassyNtubeless
08 Aug 2012 10:08 am
or ice cream?? i think cake and ice cream is a great time for a break?
http://lilmsadventures.blogspot.com/
Husi
07 Aug 2012 02:08 pm
“this is not a reason to end the game.” :_D
C
07 Aug 2012 02:08 pm
You are the cutest little thing aren’t you? Just love your blog. By I do have a question….what if I get a really important text message? How does that work?
Jennifer
03 Sep 2012 12:09 am
False. The text message is not important. Also, you would not even be aware of the text message if you had followed the rules by putting your phone on silent and putting it somewhere safe. Do not respond to it.
Bob’s mom
07 Aug 2012 02:08 pm
HT – you for got one important rule. Whatever item is needed for the game is fair, even it it is yours and should never ever be put away or turned off. Ever. Thanks – Big Boy Bob (NOT BABY BOB)
Jen
07 Aug 2012 02:08 pm
“nothing hurts”. Ha ha. I beg to differ. Somehow tiny feet stand on my adult feet and digging in hurts a LOT! So does sitting on my stomach like a horse and bouncing up and down with all your might. Someday I am going to be the one who pees! You are going to pop my uterus before it has a chance to make you a fun sibling. Why do you like doing that so much?
L.Paz
08 Aug 2012 01:08 pm
Can someone explain to me why they love to dig those tiny feet into adult feet?!?!?!?
lfmaas08
07 Aug 2012 03:08 pm
Honest Toddler, you’re my new favorite.
Lala
07 Aug 2012 04:08 pm
“I may pee in excitement or fury”… OMG hahaha!
Suzanne @ RollWithIt
07 Aug 2012 05:08 pm
Honest Toddler, you kill me! Also, did you teach my toddler the game of climbing out of his crib in the middle of the night? It was very Mission Impossible style and reminded me of you. Must be part of the secret toddler society….I’m on to you btw!
Keely
07 Aug 2012 05:08 pm
We were playing “hiding” on the bed this morning, apparently my ability to follow rules when just woke up was shining through because I was yelled at a lot. Now I know why.
Melanie Ventura
07 Aug 2012 06:08 pm
HT – may I call you HT? – please advise: Let’s say this game is going down as you describe, when suddenly, one of your fellow brethren changes the rules midgame without warning, and without telling you what they are. Some crucial element of the game that has kept him enthralled for hours is now no longer cutting it, and there is no indication of what that may be. There is, however, lots of intense eye contact – an urgency if you will – that quickly and predictably escalates into head-banging, biting, and throwing. Alas, I can only blame myself. I humbly beg your apology and some information on how to proceed. (There is no cake (I know, I know), but doughnuts are a short drive away.)
honesttoddler
08 Aug 2012 06:08 am
doughnuts
EditorEtc™ LLC
07 Aug 2012 08:08 pm
Reblogged this on EditorEtc and commented:
Amazing & creative.
healingmaya
07 Aug 2012 08:08 pm
Sounds very familiar. Lol your posts always make me smile.
Reva
07 Aug 2012 09:08 pm
always awesome HT!!! seriously consider a book when you’ve compiled enough blog posts!
marydpierce
07 Aug 2012 10:08 pm
Honest Toddler you are very honest. I like that in a kid. Do you see the teeny tiny picture of me up there by my teeny tiny name? I am wearing a moose hat. Just for you. Because I like to play. I also like cake.
You are not only honest, you are very, very clever. That’s a good thing, too.
TB
07 Aug 2012 11:08 pm
Nice work with the bold text. Oh, and I think you should insist on flashlights for under the blanket tent.
Suzer
08 Aug 2012 02:08 pm
Reminds me of one time my husband made a picnic on the floor in front of the fireplace for our girls ages 3 and 4 . he even cut out paper ants. That’s called creating memories.
izzybellestrendytots
09 Aug 2012 07:08 am
Oh my goodness. I always forget the “rules” from the last time we played! They are so precise and complex sometimes!!!!! LOL. Love your blog!
Rebecca
09 Aug 2012 04:08 pm
Your blog should be required reading for all sleep deprived toddler wranglers.
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maggiemoo414
12 Aug 2012 05:08 pm
NO BREAKS?!?
Kelly Richins
15 Aug 2012 01:08 am
Your blog makes raising a toddler easier. Thank You!!
Foodler Kids
16 Aug 2012 02:08 am
Oh my god this is hilarious! I got in trouble with my husband last week because I was reading this in bed and couldn’t properly stifle my laughter and woke him up. I just read it to him and had to pause several times to compose myself through the tears and laughter. Thank you!
Brooke
17 Aug 2012 03:08 pm
true and exact in every way! HT please keep us crazy mommies informed of all rules! I love it! @ Rebecca I totally agree! It should be mandatory!
Renee Bamminger
22 Aug 2012 02:08 am
Hilarious! My 23 month old has just started playing Under the Blanket Tent and is obsessed. I live in Queensland Australia. We dont have a lot of oxygen down here due to the heat so i nearly die every time! ill just remember that i love her!
Kristina
25 Aug 2012 09:08 pm
(laughing so hard I can barely breath) Thank you for clarifying, dear toddler.
Laurie
28 Aug 2012 01:08 am
I’m the mom of a 2 1/2 year old, and I’m so grateful for this blog! Thank you!
Kristin
06 Sep 2012 12:09 pm
Agreed!!!