I have a 20 month old who wants everything his brothers have. Even if they decide to give it to him he wants the next thing they have. I remembered reading a Toddler’s creed somewhere. I’ve seen it posted in daycares, pediatricians offices, and several other places. My sister’s daughter is only 2 weeks older than my youngest and I was telling her about the toddler’s creed. I found a few versions and thought I’d share them with you. The first one is my favorite:
If I want it, It’s Mine
If I give it to you and change my mind later, It’s Mine
If I can take it away from you, It’s Mine
If it’s mine it will never belong to anybody else, No Matter what
If we are building something together, All the pieces are mine
If it looks just like mine, It’s mine
If it breaks or needs putting away,
IT’S YOURS!
I found another one though labeled as the toddler’s creed. I hadn’t heard this one but it still works:
If it is on, I must turn it off.
If it is off, I must turn it on.
If it is folded, I must unfold it.
If it is a liquid, it must be shaken, then spilled.
If it a solid, it must be crumbled, chewed or smeared.
If it is high, it must be reached.
If it is shelved, it must be unshelved.
If it is pointed, it must be run with at top speed.
If it has leaves, they must be picked.
If it is plugged, it must be unplugged.
If it is not trash, it must be thrown away.
If it is in the trash, it must be removed, inspected, and thrown on the floor.
If it is closed, it must be opened.
If it does not open, it must be screamed at.
If it has drawers, they must be rifled.
If it is a pencil, it must write on the refrigerator, monitor, or table.
If it is full, it will be more interesting emptied.
If it is empty, it will be more interesting full.
If it is a pile of dirt, it must be laid upon.
If it is stroller, it must under no circumstances be ridden in without protest.
It must be pushed by me instead.
If it has a flat surface, it must be banged upon.
If Mommy’s hands are full, I must be carried.
If Mommy is in a hurry and wants to carry me, I must walk alone.
If it is paper, it must be torn.
If it has buttons, they must be pressed.
If the volume is low, it must go high.
If it is toilet paper, it must be unrolled on the floor.
If it is a drawer, it must be pulled upon.
If it is a toothbrush, it must be inserted into my mouth.
If it has a faucet, it must be turned on at full force.
If it is a phone, I must talk to it.
If it is a bug, it must be swallowed.
If it doesn’t stay on my spoon, it must be dropped on the floor.
If it is not food, it must be tasted.
If it IS food, it must not be tasted.
If it is dry, it must be made wet with drool, milk, or toilet water.
If it is a carseat, it must be protested with arched back.
If it is Mommy, it must be hugged.
I am toddler!
Prime example, whatever brothers are eating he feels he should be eating too.
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