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New Year, Same Old Routine: Hilarious Parenting Observations as We Enter 2016
Before kids, New Year’s Eve was filled with excitement and perhaps a few too many cocktails, with no thoughts of waking up at dawn to a pint-sized alarm clock demanding pancakes. Back then, resolutions revolved around travel plans or diving into classic novels. You might have even kicked off a new fitness regime or embraced a health-conscious diet.
Fast forward to parenthood, where reality hits hard. Between juggling your children’s needs, there’s no time for a separate kale-and-quinoa dinner, and squeezing in a gym visit after work feels like a distant dream. Now, your resolutions likely focus on keeping your cool or maybe even limiting your wine consumption (but let’s be honest, that last one is a stretch). Life shifts dramatically with kids, and while some changes are welcome, others? Not so much. Luckily, the parents of Twitter are here to share their comical takes on ushering in the New Year with little ones in tow.
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In the rush to enjoy the holiday break, some of us forget to check those backpacks before shoving them in the closet for ten days. Hello, mystery lunches from December 23rd. Happy New Year indeed! - Hangover? What Hangover?
Your kids don’t care that you had a wild night. Morning arrives, and it’s time to jump into action, or risk your home looking like a raccoon party just happened. - This time, it’ll be different.
You may set goals to improve yourself in 2016, but your kids are just here for the same old chaos. New year, same shenanigans. Sigh. - Misery loves company.
Remember when noise outside didn’t make you want to scream? Those were the days before you spent an hour soothing a fussy baby, only to have rowdy teens down the street ruin it all. Deep breaths. - It’s the thought that counts.
If your resolutions don’t involve a commitment to more patience, you probably don’t have kids. We all aim for it, and then reality hits by January 2nd when sibling squabbles erupt over a toy trade. Don’t be too hard on yourself. - Forever young?
Even with kids, many parents still feel like children themselves. This is the year we’ll get it right! Or maybe next year. Yes, next year sounds perfect. Resumes Mario Kart. - New Year, New Friends?
Handing your phone to your child for a moment of peace at the store might result in your entire contact list being wiped. But hey, who had time for socializing anyway? - The Eternal Question.
Maybe it’s time to accept that coffee and fruit snacks are now your main sources of sustenance. - Share the wisdom!
If you’ve cracked the code of parenting, please drop your secrets. Especially if they involve Target. - Let’s be real.
Happy New Year, fellow parents! It’s another year of navigating the delightful madness that comes with raising kids.
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In summary, the New Year brings the same delightful chaos for parents as every other day. While resolutions may change, the laughter and challenges remain constant. Here’s to another year of navigating parenthood together!