Regardless of how much advice you get from friends and family, how many books and blogs you read, and how ready you think you are, there's nothing that can truly prepare you for the emotional, physical, all-encompassing plunge that is parenthood. Some of it hits you immediately, and the rest reveals itself throughout the years. It's the journey of a lifetime, so sit back (at least every now and then), and enjoy the ride!
They may sleep frequently, but those 40-minute increments sure don't feel like the kind of sleep that you're accustomed to.
It's tough to explain, but it's true.
Learning to navigate the world is no easy task, and it's not without its bumps and bruises.
Same goes for grown-ups, so cut them some slack.
You have absolutely no way of knowing what you're going to get.
It's impossible to explain to someone without kids.
You can't stop the chaos. You can only attempt to control it.
Even if you're lucky enough to find someone to give you a break for a night (or a weekend, or a week . . . ), the ultimate responsibility is still on you, always.
But that's not always a bad thing.
Grown-ups can be so jaded!
Grab those moments when you can.
Those minutes (and hopefully hours) are absolutely critical — for everyone involved.
It's not a cliché, it's the truth.