His Little Feet

10 More Things I Think New Parents Should Know

mammalingo:

• You never imagined how much you would be talking about poop. Unless you work for a laxative company. Because if you work for a laxative company, you are probably already talking about poop a lot.

• People are friendly when you’re with with a baby. That said, people are even friendlier when you’re with a puppy.

• Everyone tells you to “sleep when the baby’s sleeping.” It’s good advice. But, remember, it’s “sleep when the baby’s sleeping… unless the baby fell asleep in the car and you’re driving.” 

• Don’t beat yourself up over every little thing. Babies have really low expectations. 

• If you think you might be posting too many pictures on Facebook, you probably are.

• No matter how much you love your child, naptime is never long enough. 

• Yes, in the beginning they cry and cry and cry. But, babies don’t gossip. They don’t brag. They don’t get smoker’s breath. And they don’t interrupt with the punchline when you’re telling a joke. 

• Take a lot of pictures and write things down. At the very least, you can use it as blackmail one day.

• When people come to visit after you come home from the hospital, remember they are there to see you and the baby. Remember they don’t expect you or your house to look perfect. And remember, if you are talking anywhere near the baby monitor, there’s a good chance they can hear you. 

• The secret to being a good parent? There isn’t one. Anyone who tells you otherwise is lying. 

I made a list last week. I made one today. Now it’s your turn. Do you have anything you want to add? You can write something in the comments. Or you can write it on your own blog and include a link in the comments. Or you can just ignore this request completely because it’s your life and I’m not going to tell you how to live it. 

Bullet 5 is me. And everyone needs to get over it…