Terrible Twos: Tell-Tale Signs You Have A Two-Year-Old In The House

The "Terrible Twos" are an iconic stage for toddlers. But are they really that bad? We looked to Instagram to find out what makes a two-year-old... and we think you'll be able to relate to these surefire signs your kid has turned two. (Be sure to let us know what we missed!)

1. They Can Push Their Own Stroller, Thank You Very Much.

Assertion of toddler independence at its best. Does not like to sit in pram but loves pushing it himself even though he's way too short.
A photo posted by @mizprissy on Aug 24, 2015 at 9:02am PDT

2. Everything Is A Toy.

Ummm...so yeah..this happened 😣😣 #hesamess #terribletwos #atleasthesmellsgood #momlife
A photo posted by Tyra (@tyralashawn) on Aug 24, 2015 at 8:21am PDT

3. They Will Fall Asleep Anywhere... But Their Bed.

#afternoonnap #grumpy #sleepy #terribletwos
A video posted by Claire Blackmore (@claire_louiseb81) on Aug 24, 2015 at 7:22am PDT

It's tiring being two 😴
A photo posted by Becca (@beccamaloo) on Aug 21, 2015 at 3:22am PDT

4. They Make Their Own Style Choices.

The only thing she would put on without throwing a tantrum 😂 the girl definitely knows what she wants 😊 #terribletwos #noteventwoyet #dress #girly #frozen #blue #skirt #toddlersofinstagram #toddlerfashion #sparklytights #pigtails #eating #anna #elsa #olaf #winter #cutie #laceylou
A photo posted by Marian Hughes (@marianhughes89) on Aug 24, 2015 at 3:13am PDT

I told jedi to grab a jumper because its cold today and he decided my jumper was best. Of course hes a stubborn 2 year old who doesnt give a shit that it doesnt fit. #reality #realityofmotherhood #stayathomemum #mumlife #mummyblog #mumofboys #toddler #todderlife #boyswillbeboys #momlife #momblog #parentlife #toddlersofinstagram #toddlerfashion #terribletwos
A photo posted by @mummytominimen on Aug 22, 2015 at 7:18pm PDT

5. Everything Is A Canvas.

After a long day at work this is what I come home too....... @kathryn_amy94 #terribletwos #badfelttippens #tattoo #chicken #thisisnotcomingoff
A photo posted by @han_cornwall on Aug 24, 2015 at 12:53am PDT

LINK WAS HERE.
#myplanner #ruined #toddler #vandalism #pen #ink #scribbles #terribletwos #legendoflink #linkstagram
A photo posted by Shannon Nicole (@shannygson) on Aug 23, 2015 at 10:36am PDT

The make-up bandit is at it again! #terribletwos #shewasntsorry
A photo posted by Shelbi Williams (@shelbi_williams) on Aug 22, 2015 at 3:07pm PDT

6. Everything Is Given New Purpose.

#TerribleTwos 😩😪
A photo posted by Yes. (@aineseyyy) on Aug 23, 2015 at 9:26pm PDT

Can anyone guess what was supposed to be for supper tonight? #babynewels #twoyearold #terribletwos #donttrustthemwhentheyrequiet #spaghetti
A photo posted by @cagnewels on Aug 22, 2015 at 6:24pm PDT

7. The Silliest Things Are Funny.

#mylittleman is already using deodorant. Where did the time go?!? Lol! #grownmanstatus #terribletwos #mommasboy #momlife #siblinglove #snapchatshenanigans #mexibodian #rav #rtv
A video posted by @deniseee_f on Aug 23, 2015 at 8:40pm PDT

8. Sharing? Never Heard Of It.

He might be possessed. #merricknado #terribletwos #allboy
A video posted by Audra (@audramariz) on Aug 23, 2015 at 4:36pm PDT

9. Assertiveness Training Isn't Needed.

#terribletwos
A video posted by Galen Fitzpatrick (@galenfmusic) on Aug 23, 2015 at 1:50pm PDT

Apparently I'm not allowed to take pics of her while she's in the zone..... #teaganabigail #shestwoalright #terribletwos #babyartist
A photo posted by Demi Pippin (@mommy2tea) on Aug 22, 2015 at 7:19am PDT

10. They Wear Things In A Whole New Way.

Successful birthday. Bring it on #terribletwos! #nicogonewild
A photo posted by @lfaguilera on Aug 23, 2015 at 10:54am PDT

11. They Perfect 'The Look.'

The face she has when i "attempt" to discipline her... I gotta learn to see past the cuteness! #madisynmoments #Madisyn #cutestkidever #instakids #instacute #thoseeyes #terribletwos #daddydaughterdays
A photo posted by Michael Rhodes (@mike_rhodes_) on Aug 23, 2015 at 9:27am PDT

🙈 that face! #grumpus #shoeshoppingday #terribletwos
A photo posted by Robyn Blight (@robynlblight) on Aug 22, 2015 at 12:04pm PDT

12. Biting.

My "sweet" girl wanted to take a "pitcha" with me, so we did, and from one breath to the next it turned into an episode of #TheWalkingDead and she bit the sh*t out of my shoulder! #teething ?? #terribletwoyearold #terribletwos #parentingunfiltered #babiesofinstagram AND then she tooted. Ugh....
A photo posted by Jennifer Mobley Kriz (@mubbskriz) on Aug 23, 2015 at 9:06am PDT

13. Crying... So Much Crying.

Because I wished him a happy birthday. Welcome to the #terribletwos #nicogonewild
A photo posted by @lfaguilera on Aug 22, 2015 at 7:32am PDT

Clearly a hard day for AJ ..... On the other side of the equation, a mama that perhaps had the same cry going on! - gotta love the terrible 2's "I want my sunglasses!" Yup, that is what this was all about. Sure I could have turned back and got them, but sometimes I just want to win! Bad parenting, perhaps, satisfaction, totally! @isolabellakids_vancouver @havaianasusa #havaianas #crybaby #terribletwos #photooftheday
A photo posted by Baby AJ (@babyavy) on Aug 23, 2015 at 6:40am PDT

She put herself in timeout and cried about it 😳😏😣🙇🏻 #volleygirl #volleyball #usnaalumni #veteranmom #educatedmom #beachgirl #dreamer #englishmajor #navyvet #crohnie #crohnsfighter #momwithcrohns #pnw #inspire #motivate #loveyourbody #toddlermom #foodie #coffee #sweettooth #baker #momofgirls #30something #momofone #moviegoer #toddlerlife #toddlerproblems #crazykid #terribletwos
A photo posted by Mariellen Gero (@mariellengero) on Aug 22, 2015 at 9:10pm PDT

Full-blown meltdown because I wouldn't give him a biscuit 😂
A photo posted by Becca (@beccamaloo) on Aug 22, 2015 at 3:06pm PDT

14. Endless Games Of Peek-A-Boo.

Happy #sunday ^^ #jennactivities #love #bigsmile #toddler #toddleractivities #pink #terribletwos #sunshine #playful #funtoddler #motherhood #developingthewholechild
A photo posted by Sylvia Bie (@bie_sylvia) on Aug 22, 2015 at 11:17pm PDT

15. Helping Is Fun!

The one time today he was actually behaving #terribletwos
A photo posted by Frances O'Brien (@fobriennz) on Aug 22, 2015 at 11:09pm PDT

16. They Can Get Out Of Bed On Their Own.

I thought this little stinker was asleep until I found him in the kitchen eating crackers in a costume. #toddlersaretheworst #terribletwos
A photo posted by Dani (@sunnydthebarber) on Aug 22, 2015 at 8:32pm PDT

17. They Can Get Into EVERYTHING.

This is what happens when you turn your back on a toddler for 5 minutes. He said "Pretty mom?" #toddlerprobs #terribletwos #momlife #istodayoveryet
A photo posted by Alyssa Trinclisti (@almarie_92) on Aug 20, 2015 at 4:16pm PDT

sneaky little boy👶 #Igotcaught #toddlerlife #terribletwos
A photo posted by Jaden Caleb S. Miraflor (@captjaden) on Aug 22, 2015 at 4:39am PDT

And she said cheese.... #parenthood #mylife #raisingatoddler #terribletwos #9mospregnant #vacationplease
A photo posted by 🎀Chique💎Beautique🎀 (@pinksapphirecases) on Aug 21, 2015 at 2:12pm PDT

So this is what happens when youre feeding your baby and your toddler is outside roaming (with eyes on him). Stop halfway through feeding to stop him or let him create mess and havoc like only a little boy knows how to? I chose the first option. #toddlerlife #mummyblogger #mumlife #kids #children #toddler #stayathomemum #boy #love #momblog #parentlife #toddlersofinstagram #terribletwos #terribletwoscangotohell #reality #realityofmotherhood #parentproblems #momlife
A photo posted by @mummytominimen on Aug 20, 2015 at 6:40pm PDT

18. Cuteness Overload.

My big #birthdaygirl #happybirthday #Journey #spivey #cutekidclub #cutekids #cutekid #cutekidmodels #naturalhairdaily #selfie #saycheese #smile #eyes #J #terribletwos
A photo posted by Justyce Spivey (@poetic___justyce) on Aug 20, 2015 at 8:41pm PDT

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