✨ The 411: How Life Changes with Kids ✨

I’m not going to lie, being a mom is the HARDEST thing I’ve ever done! If I could give advice to anyone, it would be, don’t have kids just because your grandma or mom asks for them. You have to really WANT them because they are a huge responsibility and it’s really not always fun! 😵‍💫

Here’s some ways your life may change after having kids:

✨ Your free time is non existent

Your life literally isn’t yours anymore, unless they are sleeping. 😂 During your child’s every waking moment (unless you work outside of the home) you will be feeding, changing diapers, playing or teaching!

✨ Due to naptimes, we can’t leave the house much (in the first two years)

I have twins and I was so excited to bring them out and about with me! It was going to be soo cute! WRONG! Anytime we go anywhere, it always coincides with naptime because they still take two naps a day. This means there’s always screaming and crying every time we leave the house. It’s not worth it so we stay home as much as possible 😔 Plus I lack energy indefinitely now!

✨ Your day is never ending!

Whether you work outside of the home, or you’re a stay at home mom, your work is never done! You’ll be taking care of your child(ren) after work or all day!

✨ You may have to spend less money on you

Let’s be honest it would be great to get money each month just for having a child but it doesn’t work that way! You may be able to increase your income after kids or perhaps you decrease your income. Either way, you’ll now have to buy everything they need and sometimes unexpectedly! This will most likely mean you spend less on yourself.

✨ You grow & glow up!

After having kids, I have seriously grown up! I now actually make dinner and make three meals a day for my boys. I take care of myself more (I even have a skincare routine now!) And I strive to be healthier. Having little ones who need you change your perspective and it usually makes you a better you!!

✨ Family gatherings are so much fun!

Watching your child(ren) interact with their grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and even close friends is the best!

✨ You get to live like a kid all over again

From watching children movies to going to the park or even a pumpkin patch, you feel like a kid all over again! It may not all happen right away but once your child becomes a toddler and takes less naps, you’ll want to get them out of the house just to help them get rid of some energy!

How has your life changed after kids? 👧👦

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