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Toddler or Puppy: A Quiz

How do you know if you are caring for a toddler or a puppy? Sometimes, it’s hard to tell. Hopefully, this quiz will clarify when you find yourself in a variety of confusing situations.

1. “Don’t chew on that!” What is being chewed?

a. Paper towel tube
b. Desk knob
c. The hem of your yoga pants

2. You smell something ungodly when you round a corner. It’s:

a. Poo
b. Poo
c. Poo

3. The doorbell rings.

a. The room erupts into a chorus of squeals and high-pitched shouts of glee
b. There’s a mad scramble to get to the door first
c. You worry when you open the door, there will be an escape attempt

4. It’s late at night and someone small is very sad. You:

a. Pull the sad-sack into bed and snuggle
b. Pat tummy and back while cooing it will be okay
c. Wait a few minutes in case he self-soothes

5. Someone has pulled a slipper off your foot and ran away! Your first thought:

a. I need a pedicure
b. I wonder if the drool will make the fuzzy lining stiff
c. Please don’t drop it in the water bowl. Please don’t drop it in the water bowl…

6. The word or phrase you say the most are:

a. No-no
b. Good boy!
c. Awwwwww

7. For Christmas, you’ll get him

a. Something squeaky
b. Something fuzzy
c. A ball

8. The bathroom doors remain closed at all times to prevent

a. Playing in the toilet
b. Trashcan spills
c. Unraveling the toilet paper

9. There is something sticky in his hair. It’s probably

a. Yogurt, dropped or thrown
b. Juice, squirted out of a pouch
c. Applesauce, thrown or dropped

10. Your face is being kissed and kissed and kissed and kissed

a. And it is pure delight
b. And it is slightly gross
c. Both

Answer Key:

Tally your answers.

If you answered mostly A, it’s impossible to tell if you are living with a toddler or a puppy.

If you answered mostly B, it’s impossible to tell if you are living with a toddler or a puppy.

If you answered mostly C, it’s impossible to tell if you are living with a toddler or a puppy.

Teddy and Georgebailey, BFFs

My advice is to open your mind and consider that you are living with both delightful and slightly infuriating creatures.

Lucky you.

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