Some Things I’ve Learned Since Becoming A Mom

1. Take time every day to cuddle.
2. When your kid wakes up in the morning, don’t forget to ask what they dreamed about.
3. Dress babies in plain onesies, because trust me, those stains are not coming out and you’re just gonna end up throwing them away.
4. There is no “right” way to be a parent.
5. Putting your baby or child in daycare will not scar them for life.
6. Don’t use the super-strong hair tyes in your kid’s hair if she twirls it. She’ll just yank them out, along with huge chunks of hair.
7. Try to cook dinner most nights, but pizza is okay too.
8. When your kid won’t eat veggies, try avacado and cream cheese sandwiches.
9. The best incentive to work out is if your kid loves going to the gym daycare.
10. Movie nights are a must.
11. Don’t buy Barbie DVD’s unless you are willing to watch them 487,025 times.
12. No matter how much you discourage it, your girl will probably love princesses.
13. If your kid says she wants to be a princess when she grows up, say that will be fine. But make sure to tell her princess-doctors are even better.
14. You will screw up.
15. Swaddling really does work.
16. Making time for your partner is a goal you won’t always achieve, but you can’t stop trying.
17. Take a mental picture every time your kid compliments your outfit. That won’t last forever.
18. Teach your kid to say “please” “thank you” yes ma’am” and “no sir” at a young age.
19. Have dance parties in the kitchen.
20. Hold hands whenever they let you.