I was the best parent before I had kids. I had such high expectations and unrealistic views about the reality of parenting. I passed judgements on others and thought I knew it all. Once you have children of your own you soon realise the harsh reality of life with littles.
In this post I discuss the fantasy vs the reality of parenting, the views of the ‘experts’ without kids and how I was a much better parent in my head before actually becoming one.
Activity Mum Fails for under 4’s
We do a lot of activities with the kids, some things go better than anticipated and others turn out to be total fails.
In this post I discuss some new additions to add to my ‘Beware: May cause Fury’ activities list.
Maybe you share my pain or maybe your little one is ace at these or maybe you are just more patient than me!
Parenting Fantasy Vs Reality Part 4: Activities & Outings with kids
Parenting is one big fantasy Vs reality! Baking cakes together descends into kitchen nightmares and trips out end in tantrums and turmoil. Here I look at the idealised ideas we have about activities with little ones, and their often contrasting stark realities.
Fantasy vs Reality part 3: Newborns vs Toddlers
You have a baby and all of a sudden your life changes. Those early days when you find yourself hostage to a feeding, sleeping or crying baby you will imagine a time when it gets easier.
It never does!
Welcome to the Fantasy vs Reality of parenting where you will never pee or shower in peace again.
Having a baby: Fantasy Vs Reality Part 2
What I imagined having a baby would be like was quite different from the reality. From the idealised hopes for what I will do on maternity leave to the unrealistic expectations I had about daily life as a parent. In this post I discuss the fantasies and expectations vs the reality of life with a new born.