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Being a parent is one of the most rewarding things in life. But it can be a life-changing event. Kids can turn your life upside down. Any new parent will tell you how overwhelming it can be after welcoming a baby into your life. Adjusting to this new role can be challenging, but there are fun sides to this change as well. From changing diapers to later watching their favorite cartoons with them, continue reading our post as we list down the 13 little things that make a big difference in every new parent’s life.
1. You Love The Baby Fragrance
The sweet baby scent is a little too familiar for you now as your house is filled with it. The constant lingering smell of baby oil and baby powder is always there, but sometimes it’s the smell of poop that dominates the rest.
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2. You Become A Child Again
Your favorite TV program is PAW Patrol. And your YouTube suggestions are now nursery rhymes. You talk about cartoon characters like real people and you know every plot and story by heart.
3. You Have A New Favorite Pastime
Your favorite pastime is watching your baby cooing and laughing. You have taken it upon yourself to decode the secret language of babies and even spend hours trying to make sense of their gibberish.
4. You Enjoy Doing Stupid Things
You love doing dumb things with your kid and making him/her laugh. From making weird faces to dressing up as funny characters and becoming their personal pony, you do it all.
5. You Have Become Financially Conscious
You are now more conscious of how you spend your money and love spending it on your kid than on yourself. You have also started saving up which is a major shift from how you used to be.
6. You Love Your Messy House
You constantly complain about how your house is always a mess, but you secretly love it. The clothes, nappies, and colorful toys remind you of your little munchkin whom you just can’t get enough of.
7. You Have Begun To Take Cues From Your Parents
You swore you would never rely on your parents’ parenting ways, but you often find yourself using the same tricks and tactics to discipline your child.
8. You Have A New Obsession
You are obsessed with clicking pictures of your baby, and your phone gallery is proof. You have suddenly become a professional photographer and your child is your favorite muse.
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9. You Sometimes Wish Time Stood Still
You are occasionally saddened by the thought of your baby growing up too fast. Though you are excited about every new milestone in your child’s life, you wish you could hold on to some moments longer.
10. You Love Those Little Daredevils
They can destroy everything and do it with a smile on their face. They can cause you a great deal of stress by refusing to listen to anything you say, but you still end up loving them.
11. You Get Teary-Eyed From Happiness
Their little antics can brighten up any dull day and make you teary-eyed from laughing. They are your biggest source of entertainment and happiness and you can watch them all day long.
12. You Have A New Weight Loss Plan
Who knew that when you became a parent you were also signing up for a rapid weight loss program? Constantly running behind your little one and barely getting enough time to eat or sleep, you will be shedding those calories easier than you’d imagined.
13. You Have Become Irritating To Your Single Friends
Whenever you are out with your friends for lunch, your conversations always revolve around your child. You complain about them, you obsess over them, and you can’t stop talking about them.
There are going to be times when you break down in the middle of your living room or feel too overwhelmed by the responsibilities of a parent that you lock yourself in the bathroom just to have 10 minutes of quiet time. But there are going to be countless instances when you feel truly happy and blessed to be a parent and have them in your life. And honestly, seeing their cute little faces would make everything worth it.
How has life changed for you after becoming a parent? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.
