Being a parent is one of the most rewarding (yet challenging) jobs a person can ever take on. And unless you are a parent, you have no idea just how literally life-changing the never-ending task really is.
Take a look at the many and hilarious ways a parent’s life changes after having a child…
Sleeping As A Parent
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A lot of things change when you become a parent. One of the first things you notice is the quality of your sleep.
A Change In Perspective
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Before kids, four hours of sleep would have ruined your day. After kids, however, four hours of uninterrupted sleep is a luxury.
Sleeping In
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The concept of sleeping in on the weekends changes drastically after having kids. If you’re lucky, you’ll get to sleep until 6:30 a.m. before being woken up by hungry babies and toddlers.
Lounging Around
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Basically, everything about time spent in bed changes after kids. While lounging in bed used to be a relaxing simple pleasure, lounging in bed with your kids means laying in defeat underneath a pile of toys while your kids use you as a human jungle gym.
Dreams Vs. Reality
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Shortly after becoming a parent, a lot of the things you imagined life would be like as a parents turn out to be a lot less fun than you thought they’d be.
Harder Than You Thought
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You always imagined being a parent would get easier as more time passes. In reality, parenting only gets harder and harder.
Shower Time
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Even something as small as showering is a completely different experience after kids since there is no such thing as alone time with a small child around.
A Race To Get Clean
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Showering used to be a relaxing time to get clean and pamper yourself with expensive bath products. Now, it’s a miracle if you have time to wash with soap.
A New Name
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As soon as your child starts talking, your name becomes mom or dad. The first time you hear it, it’s the most amazing feeling in the world. Sadly, that feeling doesn’t last long.
