The People at Starbucks: A Pre-Kid vs. Post-Kid Perspective

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Hey there! So I’m chilling at Starbucks right now, kid-free for a bit. Don’t be too envious; I just left the dentist and have to pick up my little one from preschool in 40 minutes. Usually, I’m surrounded by toddlers, so this melting pot of humanity is a refreshing change. It’s funny how my views on the folks around me have shifted since becoming a parent. Here’s how I see them now compared to my pre-kid self.

1. Mom with a stroller:
   Pre-kids: Adorable! I can’t wait to spend my days here with my baby, sipping lattes and reading.
   Post-kids: So sweet! I hope she can grab her coffee before the little one wakes up. I wonder if that latte is a reward for surviving three hours of sleep or for conquering laundry mountain.
2. Young couple all lovey-dovey:
   Pre-kids: Aww, I wish I could be that carefree!
   Post-kids: They better be using protection, or those blissful days will vanish before they know it.
3. Attractive guy on a laptop:
   Pre-kids: Ooh, he’s cute! (If this is before my husband, I’d be dreaming of him noticing me.)
   Post-kids: Seriously, I keep telling my husband remote work is the future. starts texting him furiously with a sneaky pic of the guy
4. Mom with a toddler on a leash:
   Pre-kids: Is she walking a dog or a kid?
   Post-kids: checks Amazon for toddler leashes
5. Teen girl:
   Pre-kids: High school was a blast! Starbucks was my hangout after class.
   Post-kids: I bet she babysits! approaches her like an overzealous weirdo
6. Fit woman in workout clothes:
   Pre-kids: Wow, she’s got an amazing body. I should hit the gym more.
   Post-kids: I’m going to convince myself she has no kids so I don’t feel bad.
7. Business meeting group:
   Pre-kids: That looks so dull.
   Post-kids: They get to chat with adults ALL DAY! And drink coffee at their leisure. Do you think they’d mind if I joined in?
8. Woman on the phone:
   Pre-kids: How rude! I can hear her whole conversation.
   Post-kids: Ooh, adult conversation! It’s almost like we’re friends just chatting away.
9. Couple in their 30s:
   Pre-kids: So cute! Coffee date in the middle of the day!
   Post-kids: Who’s watching their kids? What a charmed life they must have!
10. Elderly couple:
    Pre-kids: Aww, still in love after all these years.
    Post-kids: They’re probably in their 40s, but they look young because they had three kids in three and a half years.

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In summary, motherhood transforms how we view the world around us, especially in familiar places like Starbucks. It’s all about the little differences in perspective that come with raising kids.