How to watch TV like a toddler {The Ordinary Moments 15} #4
This week we are back inside for the ordinary moments.
Despite living in the Seychelles, we still have days where we slob around being lazy, snuggle up on the sofa and watch TV.
I’ve gone through cycles of beating myself over Arthur watching TV. I’m feeling comfortable with it these days (for now anyway). I know we do lots of other stuff and we spend lots of time outside so watching some TV isn’t the end of the world.
Anyway, I am starting to notice that there something different in how a toddler watches TV to how we watch TV.
So if you fancy giving it a go, I have a little guide for you
- 1st of all you have to shove the remote in Mummy or Daddy’s face, if they don’t respond straight away whack them with it*
- If you’re not allowed to watch TV, have a tantrum and throw yourself to the ground in rage.
- Sit in the least comfy place on the sofa
- Pull all the cushions off the sofa and sit in the middle
- Stack cushions and sit precariously close to the TV
- Empty a wash basket and insist that you watch TV whilst being sat in it
- Watch while being upside down, preferably in downward dog yoga pose!
* I am currently sporting a bruise or two from this!
What do you think? Anyone got any to add to this list?
Linking up with Katie for the Ordinary Moments
Haha that’s cute. Z used to regularly want to press the buttons himself and end up switching the whole telly off!
Notmyyearoff recently posted…Silent Sunday / Project 52 – Week 4
Ha ha this is great! I feel the same about TV but I’m okay with it at the moment, because the weathers too horrible to do much at the moment. My little boy moves the footstool right infront of the TV and climbs up onto it and that’s his spot to watch TV! Xx
Catriona Stephen recently posted…The Ordinary Moments – Cuddly Mornings
Ha ha I remember those days. I used to put Martha on her potty in front of the tv when we were potty training. Sometimes we’d be there for quite some time time. …
This is so funny! We have had some of those positions here! Not as adventurous as your little one though 😉 Loving the first picture x #ordinarymoments
Anna-Marie recently posted…Me and Mine {The Ordinary Moments}
Ha ha! Yes! My two year old is actually more ‘normal’ watching TV than his 5yo sister, though – she leaps about, lies upside down, has to strip off her clothes, loads of random things! Funny to watch, and you’ve captured some great moments there x
The Reading Residence recently posted…Bye Bye, Baby Days…
Yep, they just love to watch TV in the most ridiculous of places and poses! So cute though! x
Donna recently posted…Window Watching – The Ordinary Moments
Ha ha ha this is amazing, really made me chuckle and all so true xx
Potty Mouthed Mummy recently posted…{The Ordinary Moments 15} #4 | Dummies
Haha love this! My toddler loves watching TV is the most random positions/places. ATM she’s currently lying on top of her toy box with her legs in the air x
Kerry (@Ohsoamelia_blog) recently posted…{THE ORDINARY MOMENTS 15} #4 THE FIRST DAY
Haha that’s so funny! And I completely agree about sitting as close as possible to it- mads and LL would get it in it if they could. 😉
Katie @mummydaddyme recently posted…{The Ordinary Moments 15} #4 ‘Baa.’
Hahaha this is brilliant! Hes so lovely!
Haha so cute. It’s true, especially about washing baskets. Sometimes my kids watch telly sitting nicely on the floor or on the sofa, but normally they’re sitting in a silly way. #ordinarymoments
Californian Mum in London recently posted…My Boy and the Butterflies
These photos are just so cute!
M used to be like this but now he’s a PROPER slob: he gets a blanket and installs himself on the sofa. He doesn’t move, barely even blinks. He could stay there for hours, at any point of the day, if I let him. It freaks me out little and I also go through cycles of beating myself up about it… I just try to make sure he gets out lots too!
Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork recently posted…Meal Planning Monday – 26.1 to 01.2
Haha, why do they insist on sitting so close!! It drives me mad, love his little tanned legs he does look comfy xx
Hayley (@hayleyfromhome) recently posted…Living Arrows {4/52}
I especially like number 4! Best way to watch TV. Ha ha fab post lovely. We also love a random yoga pose here and Barry Scott ad. Like you we don’t really have the TV on but for some days to stay sane he goes on! Xx
Kat | Beau Twins recently posted…Are you filling up your happy jar?
SO cute and so true!
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Megan – Truly Madly Kids recently posted…Stir crazy on snowy Skye..
Love it. You did forget the press your face right up to the TV so you can only actually see a small proportion of the screen. #brilliantblogposts
Franki ~ Little Luca & Me recently posted…Broody, me?
Fab! Love his oh so casual, leg up on chair, whilst watching! x
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Oh Chantelle, fab post. And I love the photos of Arthur. How cute is he? What is it with laundry baskets. Monkey loves sitting in them too! xx
Ting at My Travel Monkey recently posted…Celebrating One Year of Blogging!
So cute and I always feel I’m right there with you when I read your blog. Thanks for linking up to #brilliantblogposts
That’s so lovely, thank you so much!! Xx
What a brilliant post so funny, sorry for the delay in commenting, been crazy busy this week. This is so like my little boy, although he is now growing out of the precarious phase, but his little sister is going into it. Just spot on, great post #ordinarymoments
Alexandra @dontcallmestepmummy recently posted…{Me & Mine} 2015 – January
Ahh thanks lovely that’s really nice 🙂 I love to watch it, so funny toddlers really do have ants in their pants!!! X