How Do They Do That?

There are a lot of loud things in life. Think about it.

Airplanes, rockets, trains, even cars can be extraordinarily loud. Then there are fireworks, loud animals, gun shots, bombs, music concerts, winds, packed sports stadiums, thunder and tornadoes.

Life is full of things that are loud.

Yet nothing prepares you and nothing is louder than the scream of a two year old toddler.

I don't know what happens....call it the humor God, but something at 2 years old clicks in the small brain of a growing baby. "Hhm. This yelling thing is really fun....just look at how mommy and daddy react! Let's see how loud I can get."

Next thing you know, sound barriers are being broken, glasses are shattering and everyone around you is preparing to dial child protective services thinking you have just wounded your child beyond repair.

For some reason, right around 2 years old, toddlers have this incredible ability to, without warning, go from complete joy and laughter, to screaming like they are auditioning for a new role in Scream 5.

As our twin daughters begin their 2 year old birthday celebration this weekend, I am fully prepared to expect a few belted out screams to fill my ears.

Some of joy, others of pain, but most for show.

Toddlerville continues.

Enjoy.