This morning I was thinking about how these friends have no idea what's about to happen to them. Really, I remember people giving me advice and me nodding, but it not really sinking in. And so, I present to you the top things Bruce and I really couldn't understand until we became parents:
- You will never just grab your keys, get in the car, and go to the store ever again.
- Toys, stuffed animals, Disney movies, children's books: you will want to spend all your money on them.
- You will make choices you would have never made before. Because it's not about you anymore. The job you hate? You stay to pay the bills. Move in with your folks? If it means the baby will have college savings some day, you'll do it.
- Going to the doctor, dentist, working out - suddenly you want to to take better care of yourself. To set a good example and to make sure you'll be around for a long time.
- Get a good night's sleep? Forget about it!
- You will become something of a hypocrite. Maybe you were a rebel in your younger years. Maybe your friends have crazy lifestyles. That's all fine, but it will not be fine for your child to do those things!
- I do a lot of my work at home. Those moments of uninterrupted concentration are OVER. Ditto for taking a relaxing shower.
- Cuddling your child in your arms is the epitome of bliss. I thought I was like Elmyra Duff from Tiny Toon Adventures when it came to cats: "I'm gonna hug you and kiss you and love you forever." It's way worse with my baby!
- You will make every effort to be a better person.
- Enjoy that movie. It's going to be a long time before you watch another one all the way through. You'll be too busy entertaining the little person, or stopping him or her from screaming. If it's nighttime you will fall asleep after five minutes due to sheer exhaustion.
- You, or your partner, will never come first again. And you'll be 100% okay with that.
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| I try not to squeeze too hard. |
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