- You find yourself correcting your colleagues and friends when they forget to say “please” and “thank you.”
- You instinctively slice your food into tiny, manageable pieces.
- You can’t help but hum “Clean up, clean up, everybody everywhere…” while washing the dishes.
- You would trade your left arm for a brand new, fully loaded minivan.
- Your idea of a fun night out is a solo trip to Target on a Saturday.
- You’ve attempted to patiently re-roll an entire roll of unraveled toilet paper.
- You’ve faced the choice of an extra ten minutes of sleep versus making it through the day without a shower.
- Staying up until 10 PM feels like a wild night to you.
- You think sleeping until 8 AM is a luxury.
- You spell out words to others even when no K-I-D-S are around to hear you talk S-H-I-T.
- You’ve had in-depth discussions about poop as if you were seasoned forensic investigators.
- You’ve hidden in a closet just to enjoy a cookie or a glass of wine in peace.
- You automatically praise your partner for using the toilet like a proud parent.
- You’ve licked your fingers to clean food off someone else’s face.
- You believe it’s perfectly acceptable to gesture behind a child’s back.
- You’ve found yourself scooping vomit out of your bra.
- You’ve spent all day with barf on your back.
- There’s more food scattered beneath your kitchen table than on it.
- You’ve removed more than just boogers from someone’s nostril.
- If you and your partner feel more like tag-team wrestlers than romantic partners, you might just be a parent.
- You consider shaving your legs every two weeks as regular maintenance.
- Other drivers have caught you belting out “Hakuna Matata” at a stoplight.
- The top rack of your dishwasher is filled with colorful plastic items, leaving no room for glasses.
- You can engage in a lively, one-sided conversation with something that can’t respond.
Could you be a parent? For more insights, check out our post on home insemination which can provide some interesting perspectives on family growth! And if you’re interested in fertility, this resource offers great information on boosting male fertility. To dive deeper into pregnancy options, WebMD is an excellent guide.
Summary: Being a parent often transforms your daily life in amusing and unexpected ways, from correcting manners to singing in the car. Whether it’s slicing food into tiny pieces or having in-depth discussions about bodily functions, parenting is a unique journey filled with both challenges and joys. Remember, you’re not alone in this adventure!