Maybe it's the unrehearsed and unfiltered nature of them, but there's something special about kid videos recorded by parents and uploaded to YouTube and Facebook for the world to see. And lucky for us, there was no shortage of kiddos saying and doing the darndest things in 2015.
Click through for 20 viral kid videos that tugged at our hearts, made us laugh or caused us to clap with joy this year.
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Boy & Dog Wait for Daddy
You know the excitement you feel when it's 4:55 pm on a Friday before a long weekend? That's nothing compared to the anticipation this toddler and his best canine friend feel when they see their dad pull up into the driveway. Watch the video here.
This Baby Is a Bookworm
Unfortunately for this poor little guy, his favorite book is just too darn short. Every time his mom finishes reading it to him, his heart seems to explode, and there is only one thing that can calm him back down again. Watch the video here.
He Didn't Eat the Cupcake
Never mind that the evidence is smeared across his face, this little boy is insistent that he definitely did not eat any cupcakes recently. Watch the hilarious video here.
Boy Learns He's Going to Be a Big Brother
Here's a video that will melt your heart. A little boy is moved to tears when his mother reveals that he has a bay brother on his way. Watch the video here.
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A Lesson About Maxi Pads
"Don't you use these for your butt?" asks a little boy in this funny video. He may not have any idea what maxi pads are for, but we give him a thumbs-up for his eagerness to be helpful. Watch the video here.
Adam Levine Got Married
This little girl has a major crush on singer and The Voice coach Adam Levine and was none too pleased to hear that he got married to a supermodel. Watch the video here.
Boy Channels Beyoncé in Gym Class
We feel like busting a move whenever we hear a Beyoncé song too, but unlike us, this boy has the confidence and the killer dance moves to pull it off. Watch the video here.
The Amazing Garage Door Opener
Want to impress a toddler with your magic skills? Just push the garage door button and prepare to bask in this child's amazement. Watch the video here.
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A Sweet Serenade
Break out the tissues. This 4-year-old girl will move you with her rendition of Martina McBride's "I'm Gonna Love You Through It," a performance that she sings directly to her mom, who has cancer. Watch the video here.
A Peanut Butter Mud Bath
This video teaches moms everywhere the lesson of why you should always, always keep the peanut butter on the top shelf. Watch it here.
That's Hilarious, Mom
As this one mom finds out, sometimes it's the simplest things that can make your baby break out into laughter. Watch the video here.
Don't Call Her a Princess
Most girls think they're a princess, but not this one. She explains to her dad why he can't be a king, either. Watch the video here.
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Kid Reacts to Terrible Gift
While most kids would be unhappy to unwrap a gift and find an avocado, this child's reaction will surprise you. (And no, he's not a big guacamole fan.) Watch the video here.
This Baby Is Just One of the Pack
In a case of monkey see, monkey do, this baby entertains his parents by imitating the family pets in a surprisingly funny way. Watch the video here.
This 6-Year-Old Has Some Divorce Advice
While most 6-year-olds find it hard to wrap their head around the idea of their parents' divorce, this little girl has some pretty solid advice for her mom about what she needs to do. Watch the video here.
Is It Really in There, Mom?
This endearing little boy keeps asking him mom if she really means it when she reveals that he's going to be a big brother. Watch his priceless reaction in the video here.
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That's One Way to Exit a Tent
These kids haven't quite mastered the art of a graceful exit just yet. And from the looks of it, the last boy seems to think that falling on your face is the correct protocol in this situation. Watch the video here.
Dad Introduces Baby to Rain
This baby's joy at feeling raindrops for the first time reminds us of how simple a pleasure running through a rainstorm can be. Watch the video here.
Yay! She Did It
She didn't exactly nail the dismount, but this little girl's pride at having gotten down the slide by herself will win you over. Watch the video here.
Baby Meets Puppies
Is there anything more adorable than this baby playing with his two new puppy friends? We don't think so. Watch the video here.
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