We waited long enough to do this, but it’s time. Worm’s just turned 21 months old and eager to explore the ends of his universe, our house. He’s in Lewis & Clark mode and wants to leave no closet unexamined and no cabinet unpilfered.
I don’t know why, but the one place that Worm must visit 100 times a day is the cabinet storage under the kitchen sink. And after he tried mixing Comet cleaner and Pine-sol onto the floor, I had to restrict access to this hazardous area. I was afraid he might try to toss some cleaning powder in my eye and beat me up “Bloodsport” style…
I installed some cabinet latches that require a little more dexterity than the Worm has got at this age…and then I videotaped his reaction…priceless
I’m so happy I didn’t give him the butcher knife to hold during this video!
I was laughing up to the point where he hit me. But, I still got the upper hand on him!
Gavin – 19; Dad – 11 (It brings so much joy to my life when I can outwit a toddler…)
Me vs. Gavin 
He’s been watching you use the screwdriver for a long time. Now he’s knows it’s a master tool…poke, pry, open, close etc.
He does hold the screwdriver like a master craftsman. He sure does have a temper!! And he did not throw the screwdriver at you.. yet!!
That’s how VIOLENCE STARTS, GOTTA CALM HIM DOWN!!
Now you can open the door and see what he wants and what he’s going to do with it. Then say “NO” or “YES to his wishes..
daddyo
Be careful he does not poke his eye while waving the screwdriver or anything in his hand.So let him use shorter manageable tools
Daddyo
Don’t worry dad, I don’t give him anything remotely sharp to hold. No pencils, markers, or other writing equipment. I’d rather avoid Worm stabbing himself with a pencil, than letting him learn to write. He can learn proper penmanship when he’s in his 20’s. I don’t even give him a fork or chopsticks to eat with for fear he may try to poke himself in the eye…so I only let him eat with curled fingers. I think we will get a lot of calls from the school child psychologist, but when the time comes, I’ll just blame you.
For my sons and grand kids, I will accept any blame as long as it is in OUR best interest!!
Luv
Daddyo