Don’t worry, your toddler is not a jerk
Dinner with my daughter used to be my favourite time of day, but now that she?s 21 months old, I dread it. It starts off well enough: I watch Dale greedily gobbling up the food I?ve lovingly prepared and her hilarious expressions as she experiences new flavours and textures. It makes me feel appreciated, when parenting can often feel like a thankless job.
Then things take a turn for the worse. ?More, please"? she?ll ask, pointing to her empty bowl. Obligingly, I?ll run to the fridge to replenish the avocado or pulled chicken?excited that tonight?s menu was a hit?but then I?ll watch with dismay as she smushes the fresh food in her hands like Play-Doh and then?a second blow?wipes the carnage on her clothes.
?Wash hands!? she?ll demand next, followed by another series of screams as she pulls her hands away at the sight of a wipe. Defeated, I release her from her high chair?avocado hands intact?and feel myself flinch as a mischievous smirk spreads across her face. It?s one of the confusing (and often infuriating) cycles of our day that makes me forget my once-sweet baby and wonder, When did my kid turn into such a jerk"
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