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Your Wedding Anniversary: A Journey from Pre-Kids to Parenthood
Today marks our ninth wedding anniversary! Living in a place like LA, where relationships seem to change as frequently as the weather, reaching this milestone feels pretty special. But, let’s be honest – we’ve done absolutely nothing to celebrate. To highlight the differences between how we celebrated our anniversary before kids and how we do it now, I’ve compiled a little list.
Before Kids:
You spend weeks discussing how to make your anniversary unforgettable.
After Kids:
You completely lose track of time, and only realize your anniversary is tomorrow when you’re scheduling a dentist appointment for your little one. Oops!
Before Kids:
You fondly revisit your wedding album, reminiscing about the happiest moments of your special day.
After Kids:
That wedding album? Who knows where it is! It’s likely buried under toys or accidentally donated to Goodwill. If you did manage to find it, a toddler would probably spill juice on it within seconds.
Before Kids:
You meticulously plan a romantic evening, complete with fine dining, exquisite wine, and a cozy table for two.
After Kids:
With just 24 hours to spare, you rush to find a babysitter, only to discover that your favorite restaurant has become a distant memory. You’ll take what you can get – anything that serves a decent meal and has a table available.
Before Kids:
You spend time getting ready, picking out the perfect outfit, and pampering yourself for the night ahead.
After Kids:
If you can manage to shower while the kids are napping, consider it a win! You might just wear whatever is clean, and forget about any beauty treatments.
Before Kids:
You indulge in a luxurious four-hour dinner, share a bottle of wine, and enjoy a romantic evening that ends with fireworks in the bedroom.
After Kids:
You hurriedly eat a mediocre meal, down a couple of glasses of wine, and stumble home to a quick round of intimacy before crashing into bed, exhausted.
For more insights on navigating life changes, check out our other posts about parenting and home insemination, like the one at intracervicalinsemination.com. And if you’re considering artificial insemination, makeamom.com is a fantastic resource to explore. Also, Parents.com offers great advice on what to expect during your first IUI.
In summary, while anniversaries before kids were filled with romance and adventure, now they are a whirlwind of chaos, laughter, and love, all wrapped up in the beautiful mess of parenting.