In theory, we know it, but in practice, it’s completely different. Discover just how much life as a parent really changes here.
- Goodbye High Heels …
… and hello sneakers, Birkenstocks, and weatherproof rubber boots. - Sleep, what?
Lack of sleep becomes a constant state. And you know what? That’s okay. Eventually, you get too tired to worry about being tired. - Nightlife?
My nightlife now means enjoying every second of sleep. Parties? Haha! Yeah, that was something in another life. - Endless Series Watching
We need at least three months to get through a ten-episode series. Why? We fall asleep while watching. Yes, even at 9 PM, or before. - Who Needs a Tidy Home?
A perfectly tidy home is completely overrated. It’s a liberating feeling. - Cleaning Help Instead of Arguments
We used to wonder why we needed a cleaning help; now we know: for our peace of mind and our relationship’s sake. - Punctuality …
… is like Mission Impossible. Especially shortly after the baby is born. The baby will definitely want to be fed when we need to leave the house. Once fed, it needs the toilet. Or it spits up. Or it just wants to be carried around. - Punctuality, Part Two …
It doesn’t get much better later. It feels like an eternity to get ready, dress the kids, and pack everything. - Speaking of Baggage
You only know what a pack mule is once you have kids. And you discover how good you are at real-life Tetris. Kids’ bike on the left, bag on the right, child on your shoulder. Baby on your back. Daily business. - Unconditional Love
As non-parents, we thought we knew what unconditional love is and how it feels. Now we can say for sure: we didn’t. Or in other words: the love for a child is next-level love. - Spotify
Remember when your Spotify account was really your Spotify account? That was when it suggested only your favorite music. Back then, your account wasn’t dominated by Paw Patrol, Fireman Sam, Conni, or the Smurfs. - A Shout Out to Leggings
Sure, jeans are cooler. But there’s no other piece of clothing that is as comfortable and free as leggings. We have at least ten pairs in the closet. Usually, two or three end up in the laundry each day. Why? Vomit! Playground! Food stains! And little kids who wipe their noses, well, you know where. - Not All Friendships Last
It’s the way life goes: kids come, old friends go, new ones join! - Hardly Any News
What’s in the charts? Who’s dating whom in Hollywood? What’s happening in town? No idea. We simply don’t have time for it. Unfortunately. - Couple Time Is Important
We now know how valuable it is. The same goes for me-time. Note to ourselves: Involve grandparents again! - Organization Is Half… No, a Whole Life!
Even if you were chaotic before, you’ll learn that organization makes your turbulent life much easier. You’ll quickly find out which café allows breastfeeding, when exactly to plan shopping, and what to bring when your child wants to run through puddles in the rain. - The Trick with Silence
While silence used to be wonderful, as parents we know: silence is rarely a good sign. If we don’t hear anything from the kids’ room for more than two minutes, chances are they’re “decorating” the walls. - Going to the Bathroom Alone?
Good joke, my friend! - Being Offline
While we used to miss no WhatsApp message, news push, or anything happening on our phone, now it can be evening before we check our phone for the first time.
There are several reasons for this: we simply don’t have the time. And if we get “caught” with the phone, you can be sure the child will quickly want to play a game or watch an episode of their favorite show.
- YouTube Kids
Yes, it exists. And it’s sometimes the most efficient babysitter ever! - Enduring Boredom
It’s a nasty mix of being completely busy with childcare, which can also be deadly boring at times. Or do you really think it’s cool to hang out at the playground for hours or play Duplo? - Suddenly Calling Each Other “Mom” and “Dad”
Yes, this occasionally happens to my partner and me. We try hard to resist it. - Parents Are the Best
As singles, we rarely contacted our parents. Obligatory events like Christmas and birthdays were annoying. We regret all that now. Because now, we know how valuable you are, dear parents/grandparents. - Sex…
… changes. It’s quieter. Less spontaneous. Maybe shorter. Because there’s always this fear that the baby monitor on the nightstand will go off. - Love…
… becomes much bigger. Nothing is as beautiful and bonding as a child together. - The Relationship…
… is especially tested at the beginning. Holding on is worth it. And lots of communication is important. - Eight Million Kid Pictures! And Everywhere!
Yes, no joke. Even if you never took phone pictures before, you will sooner or later become a passionate photographer. Every single situation will seem important, sweet, and great enough to take 10,000 pictures. You think you’ll delete 9,999 and keep only the best. We’ll tell you this: You dreamer!
