Babies, huh? Baby are like tiny bosses who come in and turn your world upside-down, then hand you new rules. There is no manual or warning. There are diapers everywhere, lots of cries and some of the most beautiful smiles.
Let’s discuss sleep, or lack of it. You remember those good old days, when you binge-watched your favourite series till 2 AM without worrying about an infant calling you by their cry one hour later? Kiss those days goodbye. Your nights will be spent learning how to walk straight and calm a baby who is crying while you are half asleep. Just when you thought you had them asleep and were about to go to bed, surprise! Then they’re awake again.
It’s like watching a cooking show where you’re under pressure to finish the meal. But instead of Gordon Ramsay screaming at you, you’re dealing with a hungry child who isn’t concerned if you don’t have the correct nipple guard or can’t mix up the formula quickly enough. Just when you think you have it all worked out, the baby decides they don’t like carrots. Great.
Let’s also not forget about diaper duty. You’re defusing an explosive with a timer that is unpredictable. It’s impossible to predict what will happen or when the explosion will occur. It will explode, and it usually happens after you have changed your diapers.
Even though it can be challenging, there are also some incredible moments when you have a child that will make the whole chaos worthwhile. It’s like that first smile, which isn’t caused by gas. You may hear them laugh for the very first time when you do something ridiculous (who would have thought peek-a-boo could be so funny?). The crazy goldmine that is parenting contains these golden nuggets.
This superpower is also possessed by babies. Have you ever noticed that strangers at the supermarket suddenly start to be friendly after seeing your child? Even the most cold-hearted people are melted by babies.
The animals teach us a great deal too, like how to be patient (lots of patience), love unconditionally (the most profound kind), or even appreciate the little pleasures in life (like sleeping more than 2 hours).
You may not have planned to trade in your heels for sneakers, because running after a child in stilettos in high heels is an invitation for disaster. Saying goodbye to weekend trips without packing your entire house was not in the plan.
It’s true: Every burpcloth disaster, each 3 AM wakeup, and every “oops!” moment when food flies across the room are all part of the wild ride that is parenthood. These moments pass by much faster than we think.
Here we are, navigating through this beautiful yet messy journey; we laugh through our exhaustion while celebrating every tiny win because we will soon be able to run our own show.
Remember, every great adventure begins with stepping out of your comfort zone – or in this case clicking out. Remember, a great adventure begins by stepping outside your comfort zone, or clicking away from it in this instance.