Does anyone else think that sometimes modern technology makes us feel inadequate as parents? We all see posts from other moms and dads of their perfect homes, their smiling kids, and their beautiful lives. It’s about time that we show the internet what a day in the life of a parent really looks like. With some help from friends and family, here’s my take on #transPARENTtuesday.
The first image here shows a couple of pictures that my husband and I sent to each other last week. I came out of the shower to my son chewing on his dresser drawer..and then crying about it. Clearly he’s teething.
If you’re feeling bad that you didn’t pick up your home this morning, here is a picture of what my bed looked like when I got home from work yesterday.
Here are a few images from our babysitter Sarah’s house.
These are the rooms that other people see:
These are the places that we don’t see:
Sarah says:
So! You’re right!!! We clean what we can, when we can but there are ALWAYS places in people’s homes where we stuff, throw and hide things away🙈.
And to further embarrass myself, when EVERYTHING is clean, it’s because we throw things we aren’t using in the basement, thinking one day we will have time to sort and goodwill!!! I can’t believe I’m showing you this!”
Thanks for sharing, Sarah, because now I’m showing the whole world via the internet. 🙂
A friend of mine, Kendall, sent me a couple of images that show the difference between little girls and little boys!
Our cousin Holly sent me these snapshots of a day in the life of a toddler mom.
Fellow mom blogger Robin from The Mama Playbook sent this one over.
Mark over at Thoughts of a First Time Dad has a blog full of parenting honesty.
I get a kick out of this picture that shows the reality of wearing/carrying a teething baby!
I also love this snapchat that he shared!
My Peanut also sleeps with his eyes half open pretty frequently.
Here’s an added bonus for those of you who are excited for your home to get neater as your kids grow up. My mom sent me a photo from my 18-year-old brother’s room on vacation.
Do you have any images that show what life in the day of a parent really looks like? I would love to see them in the comments below! I may use them for another #transPARENTtuesday post. 🙂
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Haha! This is fantastic!! Love the idea of #transPARENTtuesday 🙂 I also have a little one that thinks it is hilarious to throw her Cheerios all over the floor. Lord help us 🙂 Thank you for sharing with #globalblogging. So pleased you joined!!! xx
Thanks for reading. If I do another post, I’ll let you know when I’m looking for pictures. 🙂
That photo of “nap time” made me ROAR. So funny. Great post. Thanks for sharing with #globalblogging
I love it too! He’s such a cutie.
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I think its easy to forget that what we see on social media is essentially someone’s highlight reel – the best of the best – not generally all the struggles, hard days, challenges, etc that come in between!
Britt | http://alternativelyspeaking.ca/
I like that – highlight reel. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Britt.
Love this! Parenting is messy work 😁 I have some pictures I should send you!!
Please do! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
I love this post! What a fantastic idea. My favourite is the comparison between the boys and girls rooms! That’s what our house is like except it’s between me and my other half! #sharingthebloglove
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My husband and I are the same. I was sick recently, so he slept in the guest room. When I woke up alone his side of the bed was still made…and then when I went into the room where he had slept and all of the blankets were wadded up and half on the floor! 🤣
I totally identify with this! I have got a lot calmer about mess but what I can’t stand is the fact it hides dirt. And the blame game over mess! #SharingtheBlogLove
I agree! I have a hard time getting anything done at home when things are’t picked up. I just get distracted by putting this away.
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Love this! All of it is totally my life! Earlier today, in fact, I was nursing my 6 week old while my 2 year old (who is a picture perfect cliche for all that is a 2 year old) was in the bathroom, playing with his dad’s shaving cream! All over the walls, the shower curtain, the floor, the dog…who immediately came to rub it off on the living room floor.
Oh no! Did it at least make for a cute photo op? 🙂
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Lol! I wish! My camera was stuck in my room on my desk. The baby sleeps in my room and was taking a nap at the time! Such is the life of a mother of 5 😀
I can only imagine! I have four younger siblings, and I don’t know how my mom did it. 🙂
I love this – thanks so much for sharing on #sharewithme, there is a real theme with the link ups this week.
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Oh, the nap time post is so true! So many times I’ve been chilling out downstairs thinking how lovely and quiet it all is, only to find a scene of destruction when I finally go to check on him! Thanks for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove
Haha. My son is 7 months old, and just gets more mobile by the day. I’m sure the destruction is coming!
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Love the reality of this post and your tone! Great!!
Glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂