Hey readers,
Ah, parenthood the rollercoaster ride of dirty diapers, sleepless nights, and unending love.
If you've embarked on this wild journey, you'll probably find yourself nodding along to these unmistakable signs that you've truly mastered the art of being a parent.
1. You have a strong stomach.
Before becoming a parent, the thought of poo, sickness, and snot used to turn my stomach.
However, once kids start school, you soon get used to dealing with sickness bugs and snot dripples and the constant need to nag at your child to wipe their nose.
2. Your closet resembles a laundry basket.
Laundry day? Try laundry life. If your closet is more of a chaotic laundry hamper than a neatly organised space, you're likely a parent.
Forget about colour-coordinated outfits; you're just happy if you can find two socks that vaguely match.
3. Your Phone Gallery is a Museum of Unfiltered Joy.
Say goodbye to selfies and hello to a gallery filled with blurry photos of tiny hands, toothless grins, and unexpected messes.
Your phone's memory might be perpetually full, but it's worth it for the constant reminders of the adorable chaos that is your life.
4. You're a snack expert.
Gourmet meals? Try telling that to your toddler. As a parent, your culinary expertise lies in the realm of snacks.
Goldfish crackers, apple slices, and the occasional veggie straw you've mastered the art of snack time, and your pantry is a testament to your snack-savvy skills.
5. Your Google search history is a comedy goldmine.
From "how to get crayons off the walls" to "is it normal for toddlers to eat glue?" your Google search history reads like a stand-up comedy routine.
Parenthood turns everyone into a DIY expert, even if your initial query was as absurd as "how to potty train a cat."
6. Your bedtime routine involves negotiation tactics.
Bedtime isn't just a simple tuck-in and light-out scenario; it's a negotiation battleground.
If you've found yourself haggling with a tiny human over the merits of one more bedtime story or the necessity of brushing teeth, you're undoubtedly a parent.
7. Your car doubles as a mobile toy store.
Step inside your car, and you'll wonder if you've accidentally stumbled into the toy aisle of a department store.
From action figures to plush animals, your vehicle is a traveling toy store. Who needs a backseat when you've got a stuffed giraffe riding shotgun?
8. You're a pro in stealth mode.
You've perfected the art of ninja-level stealth.
Whether it's trying to sneak out of a sleeping baby's room or extracting a squeaky toy without waking the entire household, your stealth skills are on par with those of a secret agent.
9. You can fall asleep anywhere, anytime.
Remember the days when you needed the perfect pillow and complete silence to fall asleep?
Well, say goodbye to those luxuries.
As a parent, you can dose off on the living room floor, in the middle of a chaotic family gathering, or even during a superhero-themed tea party.
10. Your heart melts at the sound of tiny laughter.
Amidst the chaos, the sleepless nights, and the constant snack negotiations, there's one sound that makes it all worthwhile: the sweet melody of your child's laughter.
If your heart swells with joy at the sound of those tiny giggles, you've not only mastered parenthood but also discovered the true magic of being a parent.
In the grand tapestry of parenthood, these signs are the colourful threads that weave together the hilarious and heart-warming journey of raising little humans.
Embrace the chaos, savour the laughter, and remember: you're not just a parent; you're a superhero in disguise, armed with love, snacks, and an endless supply of patience.
Cheers for reading X
hahaha! I failed at the first one! Despite my girls being young women I still can't handle vomit! Just the thought of it has me feeling sick.
ReplyDeleteThis did make me chuckle!