Are Toddlers Really That Dull, or Is It Just Me?

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We all know that babies can be pretty uneventful. For the first few months, they do little more than sleep, cry, eat, and poop. That’s their entire routine. And let’s be honest, we’re totally smitten with them anyway—every little thing, from their yawns to those cute little farts, makes us swoon. We tend to overlook the fact that for a while, they’re just adorable blobs with chaotic sleep schedules.

I used to think that as kids grew up, they’d become more fun and engaging. After all, they progress from rolling over to walking, cooing to talking, and while some things remain unchanged (like their tendency to scream), I assumed that more mobility and communication meant more entertainment. But that’s not the reality.

Toddlers can be boring as hell.

Sure, they’re little bundles of energy, but their hobbies are about as thrilling as watching paint dry. Here are a few “exciting” activities my toddlers enjoy—using the term “fun” rather loosely:

• Standing Outside: Seriously, they find joy just standing in the yard, doing absolutely nothing.
• Puzzles: They can be fun, but only if they’re challenging. Not the same 12-piece puzzle done 61 times in a row.
• Playing with Dried Beans: Give them a bowl of beans and some measuring cups, and they’ll happily move beans around for hours.
• Hide and Seek: This consists of my 2-year-old hiding under a blanket and giggling until I find him. Not exactly thrilling.

These activities are mind-numbing. They make me feel like my brain is turning to mush. So, am I the boring one here? Is it that my kids seem dull because I’m not exactly a thrill-seeker?

No, that can’t be right. I’m entertaining in my own way! I love binge-watching reruns of my favorite TV shows—because let’s face it, nothing new has quite lived up to classics like The Office, Scrubs, and Parks and Recreation. I enjoy reading memoirs by fascinating women, but does that mean I’m less interesting? I also take solitary walks, relishing the familiarity of my surroundings, and I can’t help but wonder, do I even have any friends left?

Yikes, maybe I am the boring one.

But let’s be real—I haven’t done anything wrong to my kids. They’re not boring because of me. I’m just embracing who I am. I enjoy cozy Friday nights with a Jack and Coke while watching a ’90s rom-com, and I find joy in simple things like people-watching at coffee shops. On the outside, I might seem dull, but I promise I’ve got my charming moments when it counts.

And my kids? They’re perfectly fine too. Toddlerhood is just a phase, and before I know it, they’ll be off to college, getting married, or starting families of their own. Soon, their interests will evolve beyond stacking blocks, and they’ll become curious about the world around them.

If they discover new hobbies or activities, that’s fantastic! But if they prefer to spend their time reading quietly in their rooms, I’m all for it. It may seem boring, but their happiness is what truly matters.

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In summary, toddlers may not be the most exhilarating companions, but that’s okay. They’re just in a phase, and with time, they’ll grow into their own unique selves. And hey, it’s all part of the parenting journey.