Insta2yearold has had many up and downs this year, not unlike most two-year-olds you know. There was the joy of bouncy castles mixed with the horror of vegetables. It can make for a very mixed year end review.
Most recently, Insta2yearold had a massive identity crisis due to the fact that she turned three. Getting old is tough for everyone, even toddlers. I don’t think she’s quite recovered yet (as made evident by her refusal to potty train) but I have a positive forecast for her in 2016.
Let’s take a look back at Insta2yearold’s 20 most popular Instagrams in 2015 to see where she’s been, what she’s accomplished and predict what she might be up to next.
#20. She ate pancakes.
#19. She went pumpkin picking.
#18. She saw Frozen on Ice.
#17. She went to Vermont for a family ski trip.
#16. She stayed up past her bedtime.
#15. She saved water.
#14. She had a check-up at the pediatrician.
#13. She played hide and seek with her big sister.
#12. She went to the beach.
#11. She ate lunch.
#10. She watched a movie.
#9. She played in the snow.
#8. She reached 100K followers on Instagram.
#7. She coveted her mom’s coffee.
#6. She drew a picture.
#5. She was meticulous with her toys.
#4. She helped her mom clean the floor.
#3. She celebrated a very important supreme court decision.
#2. She ate a banana.
#1. She prayed for Paris.
If you are not following Insta2yearold on Instagram already, you can do so here. Since she just turned three, like most three-year-olds, I bet she will have even more to say in 2016.
I watch insta-stories (because I don’t want to miss out on anything!) but really prefer snapchat. I wouldn’t be too sad if insta-stories didn’t stay! ?
I love Instagram stories!! Instagram just “speaks” to me. Facebook and Twitter are too “loud” and I tend to find myself getting angry when people get too political. Instagram is sweet and simple, and stories just adds to it. I like that it is all in one app. My favorite stories you post are ones of you! I feel like we see a lot of the kids but less of you, and it’s nice to make a connection with you, since I’ve been following you for so many years!
Snapchat for the win! I only watch Instagram stories of it’s a slow snapchat day and I’m fiddling around on my phone. Snapchat is way more personal and much easier to comment or use as a tool of communication.
I like snapchat. Not a fan of Instagram stories.
I prefer snap, whenever I try to watch ig stories it always takes awhile to load when I go from on story to the next!! Plus I just like snap I feel overwhelmed when watching ig stories
I honestly don’t get Snapchat or instagram stories, but I love seeing the pictures you post on instagram and reading blog posts on Facebook.
I never did snapchat so I can’t compare 🙂 But i love the instastories- they are fun! I made one of our trip to the beach for our family to see but of course none of the grandparents could figure it out lol. I love yours and the captions on them are funny as per usual. 🙂
Instagram stories are ok, but I definitely prefer snapchat. My kids are constantly asking to watch “Mazzy and Hollow.”
I like the Insta stories because I don’t do snapchat. I’d love to see more of girls adventuring in the city/cool places the pre-k set would enjoy.
I do like Instagram stories, I like the “rewind” function. And it’s nice to have one app for two things. But- I like snapchat filters better! So fun, my son loves them (except for the scary ones)
I hate Snapchat, just because of the fact that it doesn’t have an app for my Windows phone ?…I love Instagram Stories though. For one thing, I enjoy Instagram because it is the only social media I have to follow Mommyshorts and Insta2yearold and all your other instagram connects because my significant other and I decided to delete our Facebook’s for good, lets just say it was too much. LOL…Anyways if it wasn’t for you Mommyshorts on Instagram, I probably wouldn’t have ever started one. I get on it everyday just to check and read what you put. I SURE ENJOY YOUR INSTAGRAM STORIES.
I haven’t really been able to get into IG Stories. I feel like IG and Snapchat have different feels, like Facebook and Twitter, and for the “story” experience I’d rather go to Snapchat — instead of IG adding stories, I wish Snapchat would add an easier way to find people you know!
I like them but sometimes the stories from Snapchat are the same as instastories. I still enjoy watching them though.
I prefer snap stories. I follow so many people on Instagram so my snap stories are more meaningful to me. Although the filters on Instagram sure are nicer….
I’m gonna make a confession here. I have not watched 1 instastory yet. I like the sharing aspect of Instagram with photos and videos but haven’t seen the point of the instastory yet. I’m sure I’ll eventually start watching them, although I’ll probably be selective with what I watch when, just like with Snapchat. At this point though, I am still more of a Snapchat fan. On there, I am more selective with who I add so what I see is all people I want to see and if not, I’ll remove them from my Snapchat. I’m not as strict with my Instagram though so what I see isn’t always as tailored. I mean, yeah, it’s all stuff I want to see but then there are parenting pages, a few celebrities, and a crap ton of art pages, along with a bunch of friends and families. However, Instagram doesn’t seem to think it’s my friends and families’ stuff that I want to see so it’s not always as personal.
Hi! I very much prefer snapchat, and usually, I don’t look at Instagram stories at all. Really, I only look at it if I have a free moment with nothing else to do- ha!
I prefer snapchat. I watch the Instagram stories occasionally but I like to have Instagram for pics and stories on snapchat.
I prefer snap chats too! I’m just not a big fan of Instagrams – they need to update it.
I prefer Instagram stories only bc I’ve been using Instagram much longer and prefer it’s ease of use. I don’t always watch them though, only when I have a few minutes to kill.
I haven’t seen Instagram stories yet so I don’t know if I like them or not but I don’t usually like change and snap chat is what I know!
Instagram stories are the worst, I’m already too occupied watching snapchat (which is way better)! So I hope you’re not posting anything better on Instagram cause I’m a snapchatter for life! Can’t wait for the book to come out and I really enjoy the snapchat stories!
I just finally upgraded my iPhone 4 and got access to IG stories. I was worried it would be too much. You know the need to constantly check multiple social media apps every hour on the hour. That’s required right?!?? ; )
So far I like having both. I can’t imagine the pressure for the social media starlets who have to post to both apps. It gives me sympathetic anxiety. Lol. I love both but wouldn’t blame you for picking one.
Love this throwback to some of my favorite insta2yo photos that got me addicted to your magical family!
I hardly check Snapchat and check Instagram every couple of hours… So I prefer instaStories
I just got snapchat right before Instagram stories came out. I still prefer snapchat though because of the awesome filters!
I will always prefer snapchat I think. But I still watch your insta stories even when I’ve already seen them on snapchat! So I suppose I would watch on whatever app you choose. Either way, you are hilarious and your kiddos are adorable.
I guess if I was a snapchatter I would probably understand the concept better, but I’m so behind on the tech! I watch them on Instagram, but haven’t quite summed up the courage to create my own. Haha!! #notsotechsavy
You are the reason I joined snapchat and I still only watch your stories there!
I prefer snapchat stories to Instagram stories. When I get on Instagram I usually just ignore the stories all together! But if you do them, I love the videos of Harlow dancing, and the edited ones in fast or slow motion!!!
I do watch your Instagram stories. I’m am enjoying them. I’ve never used snapchat so I don’t know how it compares.
I originally discovered you through Harlow’s instagram. I love her posts and think they are hysterical. I do not really watch the new instagram stories. I still prefer snapchat. Instagram stories also don’t load very well and take forever. I of course will check yours and insta2yearold.
I watch your Instagram stories and like them. I don’t do snap chat at all and I prefer not to add even more to check in on. I get really busy win my kids and appointments.
I look forward to seeing your postings on Instagram as they always make me smile.
I much prefer snapchat to Instagram stories!
I like watching the instastories are cool… but honestly, I could take them or leave them.
I think instagram stories are very confusing to watch. They seem to cut off sometimes right in the middle of a video and I don’t know if the video has ended or if there was a problem. So, while I like to watch what is being posted, it feels like they end so fast.
Insta stories? Snap chat? What is this madness? I prefer MySpace. Or a good chain email. Just a reminder that I need to get with the times. Maybe my 15 month old can show me a thing or two. Think he has a thing for Harlow anyway…
i follow way too many people to watch every instastory and typically dont watch them unless I end up having a ton of time which is almost never with two littles, I can’t lie, this months swag box/bag is amazing!!! I like snap stories, its just more fun with all the filters and different voices, plus I only follow a handful of friends and brands.
I prefer Instagram. I’m not on snapchat. I love keeping up with you on the blog, Facebook and Instagram. 🙂
I don’t really watch the IG stories. I prefer snapchat for that kind of thing. It also annoys me that IG no longer shows my feed in chronological order.
I don’t have Snapchat, so I prefer Instagram by default! ?
I haven’t joined and probably won’t, too many things to look at and not enough time. These got a few chuckles out of me though!
I prefer snapchat for video and instagram for pics.
I don’t like Instagram stories at all. 90% of the time the videos just freeze up on me. I watch them and click through them really fast just so I don’t have those colorful circles on the top. Snapchat all the way!!
instagram all the way! love this as a way to keep a great record of a year in the life!
I still don’t do either…I have a hard time just keeping up with regular Instagram and I haven’t figured SnapChat out yet. Fingers crossed for a win!
I don’t hate Instastories (or whatever it is that they’re calling it. I honestly have no idea) but I much prefer Snapchat. I like having my social media things seperate, and who doesn’t love a good filter? (The bee one is probably my favorite along with the deer. The hippo one is so creepy.) I only check Instastories like once a day, whereas I find myself checking Snapchat pretty often. I have to say that you guys are definitely my favorite on both though. 🙂
I’ve never been on Snapchat. I barely Facebook anymore either. I prefer insta and i really like the stories. The ones you’ve done so far have been cute. I loved Harlow with “mermaid” barbie. Anything with Harlow & Mazzy is gonna be adorable, so i vote for more of what they are up to!
I like IG stories because I don’t have SnapChat. I have enough social media as it is!
I guess I’ve reached that point in life where I can no longer keep up with the new-fangled technology, because I’m about the only person on Earth without accounts on either platform!
I like Instagram stories but still prefer snapchat because I feel like it’s easier to interact! I love seeing everything with your girls but would also love to see how you and Mike balance your time together too!
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I am never on Snap Chat but love Instagram! So I say the insta stories are great ?
Not crazy about insta-stories. When it started I was curious and was watching all of the stories that appeared on Instagram but I then found myself just going to snapchat. I think you should continue using snapchat since it’s more fun with the filters and just upload them to insta-stories for those that don’t have snapchat. Or maybe whatever picture you’re posting you can do an insta-story regarding the posted picture or a behind the scenes of the picture being taken.
I am a snapchat snob all the way. I love snap stories and only check in on Instagram to see the pictures and posts…it is exactly the same as snapstories so I guess I like having my different apps for different things?
I haven’t watched any instagram stories and honestly don’t really know how/where to find them. I watch on snapchat sometimes, but prefer regular Facebook and instagram photos and blog posts.
I dont understand instagram stories and have only clicked on one by accident. I just want to see my pictures and would prefer if we could go back to the old timeline as well so I could see things in order. I use it way less now that it is out of time order.
I’m not a snapchat user, and I haven’t yet seen Instagram stories…but that said, I think I’d prefer IG since I’m actually on it!
I hadn’t seen the instastories yet, but I may, I get on occasionally. I don’t have snapchat, and an only on Instagram occasionally. I’m old and sick to Facebook.
I didn’t even know instagram had stories! I’m so behind in my social media, so i just learned something new! But I really enjoy snap stories. But I also really don’t need one more thing to keep up with. As for what to see from you, keep up what you’ve been doing. You’re so much fun as it is!
I like snapchat way better!
It’s nice to have more Instagram content for those of us not on Snapchat. One day, when my 8 month old decides sleeping is actually a good thing and my brain starts functioning normally, I will tackle Snapchat. Until then, more Instagram!!
I watch the Instagram stories but I follow to many different people. For me Snapchat is much easier and I like the day in the life feel.
I prefer instastories!
I honestly don’t know what Instagram Stories are. I have Instagram but only look at it sparingly. I do miss the ability to upload photos on your blog instead of using Instagram and Facebook (which I don’t have). And I don’t have Snapchat and I don’t know I ever will.
I’m not a huge fan of Instagram stories. I really liked having separate apps for each type of interaction. I do watch them though because I’m such a huge fan but I feel like sometimes I’m watching the same thing just with different graphics on them. I prefer snapchat 100% but if you want to continue using both, maybe show different parts of your day/activities on each instead of both. That way people wouldn’t be getting the same thing. I do love your Instagram stories for Insta2yearold though…you may need to get her on snapchat!
I honestly don’t know what Instagram Stories are. I have Instagram but only look at it sparingly. I do miss the ability to upload photos on your blog instead of using Instagram and Facebook (which I don’t have). And I don’t have Snapchat and I don’t know I ever will.
I’ve only watched 1 instagram story…I definitely use snapchat on a more consistent basis. But, honestly, I find myself using social media just to keep up with the changing times that way I understand what’s happening when my kids are old enough to be using such accounts. I love watching your daily routines and that you don’t shy away from showing the more difficult aspects of your day!
I don’t do a lot of viewing on Instagram because most of the people I follow there are also on Twitter and Facebook and I end up seeing a good majority of their stuff already. I don’t particularly enjoy scanning through the hundreds of identical items to find one or two new ones… I don’t Snapchat yet but I am considering it just to aggravate the teens in my life!
I like instagram stories. I never figured out how to use snapchat and the instagram stories are easy to use.
I love instastories, I love having it all in one place.
I still prefer Snapchat to Insta-stories. Snapchat seems to be more user friendly, and the videos run through smoother. There’s a lot of stopping, starting, and pausing with Instagram.
I haven’t watched any Instagram stories – I don’t even know where to find them?
I am resisting SnapChat like the plague, I’ve enough social media with Facebook, Instagram, GoodReads, and a Twitter feed.
I just look at Instagram to see what cool photos my friends have taken and share my own cool photos as well as a lot of food porn. Cheers!
Don’t care for IG stories- don’t watch them- once in a while if I’m bored ill look at 2-3 people. You included. But it’s all stuff I see and follow on snapchat. And sometimes have to scroll and scroll just to find a person. Out of your IGs i only view mommyshorts and sometimes insta2yearold
I don’t have snapchat so I can’t really compare and honestly I’m not sure what Instagram stories are….maybe I need to update my instagram app LOL
I don’t do snapchat ..yet. Insta stories are ok but I do prefer the old instagram way. I love seeing all of your day to day routine stuff with the girls and work. So much joy in their days 🙂
I haven’t tried the instagram story feature. It seems like too much work. I just got started with snapchat, now this?
Also OMG old insta2yearold is the cutest!
Here for the monthly swag bag….I definitely prefer snapchat but find myself checking Instagram stories for all those who abandoned snapchat and switched over. I think you should stick with snapchat! Filters for life!
I don’t get on Instagram much so I don’t see stories. I get too many spam friend requests that makes me not want to get on. I am not really into seeing chicks butts! I do get on Snapchat all day and that is where I watch your stories.
Love seeing videos on instagram stories. Never a big snapchat user, so it’s nice to be able to see the same types of videos in an app I already use regularly. Love the little snippets of the girls!
I don’t really look at Instagram stories. And I’m not on Snapchat. If there is a video you post on FB, I usually will look at that.
Rarely use either Snapchat or Instagram… I prefer old fashioned web sites or emails.
I like the Stories, but snapchat’s good too.
I don’t have snap chat, but the Instagram stories aren’t super interesting to me. I should get on board with snap hat, cause your stories and day to day activites with the girls would be pretty enjoyable! 🙂 I did prefer Instagram before the stories, when it was just a photo.
Also, that captain America swag would be awesome for family photos! 🙂
I’ve never used snapchat so Instagram stories is great for me! BTW I need this months swag bag, I’m having a baby boy in a few months and we are doing a whale/ocean theme for his nursery. So that bath stuff would be perfect for him!
I absoultely love instagram. use instagram much more than snapchat. I actually deleted the snapchat app from my phone due to running out of space. I feel like snapchat is for really young viewers and millenials would tire of it soon. would love to win!
I much prefer Stories! I use snapchat occasionally but live in Instagram! Like someone said before we don’t need another social media site to distract us from life, I like keep it all contained in my happy place . . . Instagram. You’re videos are the best – love the everyday life stuff!
I’m not on instagram, so I have no idea what the “stories” are! There’s just too much social media for me to have time for. . . .
Mommyshorts, I don’t even watch instastories! I’ve watched it two times: 1. when you referred to it in Snapchat initially, and 2. when my best friend posted something funny about her cat and she notified me of it via text. I’m used to Snapchat, its interface and everyone I love is already there!
I LOVE Instastories, while I know its almost the same thing as Snap Chat having it all in one app that is already connected to my Instagram friends is so much easier.
I forget to even look at Instagram stories…
I’ve actually never watched Instastories….and I’ve also never watched snapchats ha ha. but I DO want the swag bag ha ha
I’m not a huge fan of the videos Instagram but I like snapchat
I like both but I prefer SnapChat. IMore people post things to SnapChat vs InstaStories. Plus SnapChat filters. I mean c’mon. That sells it right there.
For your InstaStory, I honestly tend to tap right thru yours because I have already seen it on SnapChat. Maybe post some different stuff?
It took me, what felt like forever, to figure out how to watch Instagram stories. I much prefer Snapchat and genuinely love your humor!
I much prefer Snapchat but I still watch the Instagram stories so I’m not sure what that says ?
I still like Snapchat more in general. It is a different skill to using snapchat vs instagram, so most people I follow on Instagram aren’t great on instagram stories, and I don’t always really watch instagram stories because it’s just too much.
I like your snapchat but I don’t always watch the instagram stories because I just don’t feel like scrolling through my stories thing at the top, sooo… the things I like best though are actually seeing your behind the scenes filming of blog projects or whatever or things like that. Obviously kid videos are cute, too, but I always find the other things you share really interesting.
Opening an app feels like such a commitment. I don’t even Facebook with an app. But I love what you post on your site… I can insta-vicarious!
I love snapchat and am already used to it. I watch some Instagram stories but it’s just another thing for me to learn!
Not a fan of instagram stories – I think the video option should suffice. Don’t have snapchat yet as I love Instagram and often cannot have sound on when scrolling through social media.
I enjoy watching InstaStories because more of the people I follow tend to be on there though I miss the the filters from Snapchat! As always I love the videos you post of the girls dancing!
I don’t have a Snapchat account, so I prefer the Instagram stories. By the way, the banana post is hilarious and spot on.
Love this post!
Not so into instagram stories but they are fun to see. Not really on snapchat though so it has increased engagement from that perspective.