Toddlers and Senior Citizens Are Pretty Similar

1 They Have a Hard Time Keeping Track of Things

Have you seen my _____? Can you help me find my _____?

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2 They Love to Play Games

Give 'em a game, and they're happy campers.

Source: Flickr user Poul-Werner Dam

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3 You're Worried About Them Falling

A spill for either could be a big problem.

Source: Flickr user Quinn Dombrowski

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4 Lists/Charts Keep Them Organized

And feeling in control.

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5 They're Both Picky Eaters

The phrase "just try it, you might like it" is frequently used.

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6 They Fall Asleep Anywhere

In church. In the car. On the couch after watching TV for two minutes.

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7 When They Need to Go Potty, They Need to Go Potty

Like now!

Source: Flickr user Brandon O'Connor

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8 Anything Is Cause For Celebration

Birthdays, holidays, milestones. You name it, it's getting celebrated.

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9 Potty Talk Is Standard Conversation

Did you poop? Was it soft or hard? Can I see it?

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10 They're Both Stubborn

No, they're not tired. They'll go to bed when they want to go to bed, thanks.

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11 Crafts Keep Them Busy

Give them a craft, and they're perfectly content for a little while.

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12 They Blow You Away With Their Knowledge

They're both way smarter than anyone gives them credit for.

Source: Flickr user Eric Ward

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13 Neither Can Fly Alone

Talk about coming full circle.

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14 Their Clothing Choices Can Be Questionable

Are you sure you want to wear that? Are you going to be warm enough? Why don't you grab a sweater?

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15 Stories Are Told on Repeat

Both age groups love to tell you the same sweet stories, over and over again.

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16 Errands Take a Little Longer

Long gone are the days of just running into the store to grab something real quick.

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17 You Worry About Them Getting Sick

Many a sleepless night is spent worrying over possible sicknesses or ailments.

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18 They Need Your Help (a Lot)

They need quite a bit of your assistance during the day, and while it can be very trying at times, you wouldn't have it any other way.

Source: Flickr user Michael Johnson

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