Moms chronicles: Day to day

Morning Routine Adventure:

• “Every morning, waking up my toddler feels like I’m reenacting Sleeping

Beauty-except there’s no magic kiss and the dragon is my toddler’s resistance to wear anything other than pajamas.”

The Art of Distraction:

• “Need to make a phone call? Just hand your toddler a flashlight, and suddenly you’re in the middle of a thrilling detective story where every shadow is a clue.”

Meal Time Mysteries:

• “My toddler’s taste buds have a more unpredictable plot than a mystery novel.

One day, broccoli is a favorite, and the next, it’s a sworn enemy, with dramatic accusations of betrayal.”

Fashion Statements by Toddlers:

• “Today’s outfit features sunglasses (indoors, of course), a tutu over jeans, and a cape made from a dish towel.

Fashion Week, take notes!”

Bedtime: The Final Frontier:

• “The bedtime routine starts with one last story that inexplicably turns into three, a debate on whether narwhals can be pets, and the traditional encore of ‘But l’m not tired!’ moments before eyes droop.”

These examples aim to evoke laughter by highlighting the delightful unpredictability of life with a toddler.