There’s no denying that priorities change after you have kids. Responsibility goes up a notch and your life takes a whole new direction. Even science approves of the fact that women, for example, undergo major hormonal changes during pregnancy and the lactation period. No matter how hard it can be at times, most people would agree that there is nothing better than being a parent.
At Smalljoys, we put together pictures showing how much life changes after you “get toddlered”.
1. A handful of toddlerhood
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2. It is indeed a tough fight.
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3. Various forms of tiredness
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4. Taking pictures after having kids
View this post on InstagramIt’s amazing what we get used to. She’s completely unfazed!
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5. Toys, toys everywhere
View this post on InstagramHis kids put the crush – and, thankfully for him, the plush – in #mancrushmonday. #mcm
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6. You get a whole new fashion sense after having kids.
View this post on InstagramI honestly can’t be sure his kids aren’t responsible for BOTH looks. #mancrushmonday #mcm
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7. Your new makeup artist
View this post on Instagram“Sure, kiddo, you can do my makeup, it’s not like it matters anymore.”
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8. Another victim of creativity
View this post on InstagramHer style went from stilettos to stickers.
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9. New makeup techniques
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10. This facial expression says it all.
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11. When you get used to getting kicked:
View this post on InstagramThanks to stuff like this, I told my kids we are done cosleeping. No ifs, ands, or butts!
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12. From beaching to breast pumping
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13. When you always feel exhausted:
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14. Holding pretty girls
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15. You can’t even eat in peace!
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16. Joy ride or roller coaster?
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17. At least his haircut looks way better now.
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18. Raising kids is an adventure in itself.
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19. Life is still so much fun but in a different way.
20. Even the doggy got “toddlered”!
Bonus
Sometimes they may not not like holidays.
They often cry for the weirdest reasons. “I told him he could not take that with him to run errands.”
They may destroy furniture.
Then there’s dirty diapers that sometimes fall off…
Oh and there’s the potty training thing…
Children can get messy when they eat.
And when they brush their teeth.
Sometimes they might break things.
Nothing is safe.
You’ll spend much of the time making sure they don’t hurt themselves.
You’ll have to keep an eye on them. If you turn your back for a few moments…
You’ll never have a good night’s sleep.
They are mean to their siblings.
They fight with their siblings.
And smile about it.
You’ll never get privacy.
Sometimes you might get notes and cards that will make your heart melt.