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Your Wedding Anniversary: A Before and After Kids Perspective
Today marks the ninth anniversary of my marriage to Jake. In a city like LA, where relationships can feel as transient as a season of reality TV, that’s a pretty noteworthy milestone. Celebrating this kind of commitment deserves something special, but of course, we haven’t made any plans.
To highlight how our anniversary celebrations have transformed since becoming parents, I’ve created a little comparison for you.
Before Kids:
In the weeks leading up to your anniversary, you excitedly discuss plans to mark the occasion and celebrate your love.
After Kids:
You’re blissfully unaware of the date, and suddenly realize your anniversary is tomorrow when one of you checks the calendar while scheduling a dentist appointment for your little one.
Before Kids:
You spend time reminiscing over your wedding album, laughing and crying as you revisit those beautiful memories.
After Kids:
Your wedding album is likely lost in a pile of baby toys or possibly donated to Goodwill in a moment of chaos. If you could find it, glancing through it would be cut short by a kid spilling juice on the pages.
Before Kids:
You meticulously plan a romantic evening, making reservations at the trendiest restaurant for a multi-course dinner complete with wine pairings.
After Kids:
You scramble to find a babysitter at the last minute and settle for any restaurant with decent reviews that can accommodate you, prioritizing simply having a meal together over the ambiance.
Before Kids:
You take your time getting ready, indulging in new outfits, manicures, and beauty treatments to feel your best for the night.
After Kids:
If you’re lucky, you might squeeze in a shower while the kids nap. Your outfit is likely a last-minute grab from the closet, and self-care? What’s that?
Before Kids:
You savor a long, leisurely dinner, enjoying each other’s company, and likely end the night with a passionate reunion at home.
After Kids:
You rush through dinner to make it back before the babysitter leaves. After a couple of glasses of wine, you might stumble through the door, barely making it to bed before exhaustion hits.
In the end, anniversaries have morphed from grand celebrations to simple moments of connection amidst the chaos of parenting. If you want to explore more about starting a family, check out this informative resource on home insemination. And for those interested in at-home kits, this site offers great options as well!
Summary:
Celebrating an anniversary before kids is a world apart from after kids. The romance, the planning, and the leisurely enjoyment of each other’s company transform drastically when little ones enter the picture. While it may not be as glamorous, the love and connection remain strong.