10+ Hilarious Before and After Photos Depict How Parenthood Changes Us
They got toddlered.
If you're currently living your life child-free, then consider the images you're about to see a reason to ensure you're absolutely ready to change that.
If you ask most parents, they'll tell you that parenthood is an incredible experience, and it truly is! Having and raising children is a beautiful adventure, but that's not all there is to it. It's pure chaos, honestly. You can trust me; I'm a mom, and any parent out there will find every single one of these photos 100% relatable. Before children grace your family, your life is often carefree. You're free to do a lot: go to the movies late at night, double-fist alcohol, sleep in... I really miss sleeping in.
Afterward, there are a lot of bodily fluids, coffee (so much coffee), and countless hours of horrible cartoons. Don't get us wrong; the chaos and mess are all smooshed in between cuddles, snuggles, and love, but there is no denying that the visual representations of life before and after children are hilarious. The folks who run the Instagram page 'Got Toddlered' had a great idea and they ran with it. If you know what it's like, you can submit photos to them as well! Parents everywhere know what this chaos is like; embrace this opportunity to feel a little less crazy.
1. Cute baby, tired dad.
Life was simple before the baby.
Got Toddlered Instagram2. From smiles to sleepy.
The look on mom's face says it all: I'm so, so tired.
Got Toddlered Instagram3. Party at home
Say goodbye to the club life and embrace exhaustion and what it's like to be a human bed for little, sticky children.
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4. Pajama Party
Set down the glass; you're going to want to party in the bedroom now.
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5. The face of exhaustion
Before: bright and chirpy. After: so, so tired.
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6. Glamorous
Moms tend to wear a whole lot less makeup. C'est la vie.
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7. Changing the Selfie Game
90% of your selfies will have children in them after you've been toddlered.
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8. Multitasking at its finest
Who has time to blow their nose when the children are scampering around? Just shove a tissue in there and keep going.
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9. "Kids can even drain the joy out of drinking."
Drinking used to be so fun, didn't it?
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10. Happy Tired
We may not glam up as often, but there's a twinkle in her eye.
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11. A good time
They're worth it, folks. I swear.
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12. I told you... the selfie game is changed
No more looking fly in the club; you've got chubby babes in the back seat.
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13. Camera hogs
You're just a part of the photo now. The smallest part.
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14. Our smiles change
They're a lot more tired after having kids.
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15. Dad is gonna need a drink...
Seriously.
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16. Help!
Having a baby can turn you into a recluse who just needs to snuggle up in a blanket and avoid society.
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17. Positivity
See, it's not all bad. Becoming a parent makes your smile bigger.
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18. But seriously...
It also brings some cynicism to your life. You can see it in her eyes.
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19. Babes
What a difference nine years can make, right?
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20. Well darn.
Life is full of a lot more pouting.
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21. Bad hair day?
It's okay.
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22. Time crunch
Hey, you look mom-glamorous; it's okay.
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23. Genuine
Your smile is different, but it's so worth it.
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24. Every mom ever knows this look
We've all made this face.
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25. Not just a kiss
See where kissing gets you!
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26. A quiet night in...
From going out and about to drinking coffee. Lots... and lots of coffee.
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27. Different kind of smile
You've never smiled like you do now. Your smile today says, 'My kid just did something gross. Oh well.'
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28. Happy Holidays!
Christmas with the family means less booze and more snuggles.
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29. The sweatshirt life
Forget fancy dresses; 90% of the time you'll be in yoga pants and a sweatshirt.
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30. Babies do something:
They drain your energy.
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