People talk about a lot of milestones a toddler reaches, first steps, first sentences, first solid foods. But there are more…oh so many more that don’t get talked about as much. Today I’ve partnered with Farm Rich to bring you some real life MOMents and share some of the craziest toddler milestones that no one talks about! They are even hosting an AMAZING giveaway that you won’t want to miss – more on that at the bottom!
Like the first time your toddler throws a tantrum because you gave them something they had asked you for. Zero logic toddlers. Zero logic.
Or the first time you catch your toddler standing on top of something they shouldn’t (we can only hope this doesn’t bring you to the next milestone… the first time your toddler is rushed to the emergency room). We found my son climbing the outside of stairs, standing on the dinner table and climbing out of his crib before he was 11 months old. No emergency room trips. However, my daughter climbed a chair, flipped over it and hit her head on the fireplace and required an ER trip with a fractured skull. You never know!
The first time you have to go over “we wear clothes in public and in front of windows” rules. Because clearly 2 year olds aren’t aware that you shouldn’t strip down naked and stand in front of your window that looks out onto the street in the middle of nap time. TRUE STORY you guys.
Let us not forget the glorious day when toddler discovers the toilet for the first time. One for the baby books for sure!
Or what about the milestones for a toddler mama, like the day you realize that you can no longer count your child’s age in months because people glare at you when you say things like “he’s 37 months”.
Or the first time you catch the toddler trying to feed the baby something from off the floor OR FROM THE TRASHCAN.
Let’s not forget the first time your toddler figures out how to open his bedroom door sneak out and stare at you creepily 2 inches from your face while you’re sleeping. Or decides next to your head is a GREAT place to stack toys/baby pumpkins and then wake you up with tiny whispers.
Or the first time you’re running late, and don’t have time to cook one of those amazing recipes that you pinned and you grab something from the freezer feeling a little guilty because mom guilt is a vicious beast and then your kids cheer and say it’s the greatest thing you’ve ever cooked them.
That last one… never really stops at our house! We forget to thaw things or have an afternoon out with no time to cook, quite a lot! Which is one of the many reasons I love Farm Rich. I can keep my freezer stocked and pull out something for snacks or dinner that I know my kids will love. From their BBQ Boneless Chicken Bites to their Loaded Potato Skins or fried Breaded Mushrooms, we’ve loved everything we’ve had!
The best part is, they really “get” all these crazy milestones I’m talking about. So much so that Farm Rich is running a Mother’s Day contest in which you can win a SPA DAY FOR TWO. What mom doesn’t need that? The contest will run in the beginning of May, and all you have to do is go to their Facebook page and submit a photo, video or meme along with your best mom-moment story (like the ones I’ve shared here). It can be funny OR sentimental, your choice! Use the hashtag #RealLifeMOMent when you do to be entered!
The contest will run from April 28th (9 AM EDT) through May 8th (11:59 PM EDT). The giveaway is live on the Farm Rich Facebook page here (if viewing on mobile, please use this link. There are a number of ways to enter, including sharing your #RealLifeMOMoment” or following Farm Rich on Instagram via the contest page. 4 winners will receive a spa day for two (perhaps your Mom or friend!)
I can’t wait to see yours! For more mom moments, tips, encouragement and mom hacks visit the Farm Rich Real-Life Real Good page! It’s so fun!
M says
Ha – didn’t realize this was an ad until I was almost finished.