Surprises About Parenthood
14 Things You Don't Understand About Parenthood Until You Have Kids
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!
1 The phrase "sleep like a baby" is the biggest oxymoron of all time.
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2 You will want to protect these little people more than anything else in the world.
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3 They'll get hurt all the time.
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4 Even really good kids can be really bad sometimes.
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5 Their personalities will surprise (and hopefully delight) you.
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6 You will feel a sense of pride that you've never felt before.
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7 It's impossible to reason with a toddler.
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8 Their stuff will overtake your home.
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9 Even when you're "on vacation," you're never really on vacation.
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10 No matter what you say, your relationship with your partner will change.
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11 Seeing the world through their eyes will become one of your favorite things about being a parent.
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12 Having a phone conversation will be more difficult than you ever imagined.
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13 You have completely underestimated the importance of the word "nap time" for your entire life.
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14 The bond will be like nothing you've ever experienced before.
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