Things they don't tell you...

There are so many things about parenting that if we told the non-parents, no one would ever want to have kids. I know that may be hard to hear coming from a woman with two children - no insults to my friends struggling with infertility. But seriously, the whole process can just be so completely stressful that it is no wonder why people head for divorce after they have kids.

So here is Post #1 about Things They Don't Tell You....

• You will be dumbed down. While he will deny it, I actually heard my husband tell our toddler tonight, "Plummet means falled." Falled?
• Parenting two youngsters, particularly two young kids with personalities like their parents can be so completely frustrating that you actually look at your spouse and thing, "I never want to have sex again if there is any possibility we will get another of these."
• You treasure your sinus infection because it actually means your husband has to come home so you can go to the doctor by yourself. By yourself!! You feel like utter crap but are tempted to stop at the mall because, again, you are BY YOURSELF!
• Breastfeeding sounds all peaceful and snuggly. Yes, if you can master it, snuggling up with your infant is priceless. But there are times when you just think that you would like your body to be yours. (Although the ability to shoot your husband with your boob from across the room is a nice superpower.)
• Your kids will reflect you in ways you never want to see yourself. For instance, my toddler for the longest time called his shoes and socks simply "shoesocks." One word. Drove me up the wall. He sensed it. Still now every now and then will look at me and say, "Where are my shoesocks." Argh.