The arrival of a new year once held a different significance before the responsibilities of parenthood took center stage. New Year’s Eve was often a time for celebration, perhaps with a few drinks, free from the worry of an early morning wake-up call from a little one demanding breakfast. Back then, resolutions might have included travel plans, reading classic literature, or kickstarting a fitness regime.
While it’s still possible to pursue those goals as a parent, let’s face it—after catering to the needs of your children, cooking yourself a separate meal of kale and quinoa is unlikely. By the time you’ve navigated the evening chaos of dinner, bath time, and bedtime routines, making it to the gym feels like an unattainable feat. Nowadays, your resolutions may revolve around maintaining your patience or perhaps cutting back on wine consumption. Well, maybe not the last one, but you understand the shift in priorities.
Life transforms once you have children, and although many of these changes are welcomed, some are less than ideal. Fortunately, the parents of Twitter are here to share their amusing insights on what New Year’s means with kids.
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In the excitement of the holiday break, some parents might overlook checking backpacks before stowing them away for ten days. This includes forgotten lunches, such as a sad, rejected banana and Go-Gurt from December 23rd. Cheers to the New Year! - Kids Don’t Recognize Hangovers.
Your children couldn’t care less about the four glasses of wine you enjoyed the night before; it’s time to rise and shine. You better be ready to tackle the day unless you want your home to resemble a disaster zone. - This Time, It’s Going to Stick.
You may have intentions of self-improvement for 2016, but your kids are blissfully unaware of such resolutions. New year, same challenging reality. Sigh. - If We Can’t Have Fun, No One Can.
Recall a time when neighborhood noise didn’t send you into a frenzy? That was before you spent an hour soothing a baby to sleep, only to have rowdy teens disrupt your efforts with firecrackers. It’s not like they’ll come to your rescue! - It’s the Thought That Counts.
If your resolutions don’t include a commitment to be more patient, you likely aren’t a parent. We all strive for it, but by January 2nd, chaos ensues when kids argue over a Shopkin trade gone awry. Don’t be too hard on yourself. - Never Grow Up.
Many parents still feel like children themselves. This year will be the one we get it right—or maybe next year. Yes, next year sounds just right. Unpauses Mario Kart. - New Year, No Friends.
You hand over your phone to keep the peace at Target, only to discover all your contacts are gone. But hey, who had time to chat anyway? - The Age-Old Parenting Question.
Perhaps it’s time to resign yourself to functioning solely on caffeine and fruit snacks. - If You Figure This Out, Please Share.
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Happy New Year, fellow parents!
In conclusion, the New Year brings a mix of challenges and humor for parents. The journey may be filled with unexpected surprises and demands, but it’s all part of the experience. For further information on home insemination, visit Make A Mom, and for an excellent resource on pregnancy, see the Genetics and IVF Institute.