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Toddler pretends to be a nail tech and her presentation is pure polished perfection

ā€œI’m trying my best hooooonnnney.ā€

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She's trying her best, honey.

There are few things in this world more precious and entertaining than little kids trying their hand at adult activities. They might have not had a ton of time on this planet, but toddlers can be so observant of their surroundings. And even if they don’t totally understand what they’re observing, they do their best to act out what they see and hear, often to hilarious effect.

That’s why 3-year-old Addy is bringing smiles to millions as she pretends to be a manicurist for her parents. When it comes to cuteness, she totally nailed it.

Every morsel of this 16-second clip is absolutely delightful—from using all 10 of her teeny tiny fingers to carefully unscrew a bottle of nail polish to instantly globbing an enormous amount of hot pink polish on mom’s pinky.


However, the piĆØce de rĆ©sistance is without a doubt hearing Addy say ā€œI’m trying my best hooooonnnneyā€ in a voice that others (accurately) have noticed sounds just like late comedian Leslie Jordan. It’s just too good.

@addytok2022 She tried her best honey šŸ˜‚ #fypĀ #fypageĀ #trending ♬ original sound - AddyTok

Cutest nail tech ever, right?

Mom isn’t Addy’s only customer. Dad is also a client. Even though he doesn’t adhere to her demand to ā€œbe very still hoooooonnneeeyyy.ā€

@addytok2022 BE STILL, HONEY! Dads are not the best clients here at little Leslie’s nail salon 🤣 #fypĀ #fypć‚·Ā #fypageĀ #foryouĀ #viralĀ #trendingĀ #lesliejordan ♬ original sound - AddyTok

ā€œIf you don’t be really still for her you’re gonna have a bunch of her fans come after you!!ā€ one Addy stan quipped.

In another video, Addy’s mom Kayla explained that she was diagnosed with optic nerve hypoplasia and septo-optic dysplasia, both of which affect her eyesight. Hence her adorable, but very thick glasses. Kayla made it clear that some hurtful words had been said online, but that they had also been overwhelmed by all the love and support their little girl has received.

You keep being you, Addy. We’re all just trying our best, honey. And your best is making people’s day.

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