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25 Brilliant Images That Every Parent Will Understand


Every adult starts preparing for the arrival of a child in their life with great enthusiasm. But it’s only later that they realise just how many surprises they’re going to come up against as a parent. These surprises range from the heart-warming and joyous, to the hilarious, to the unpleasant. But through it all, they never lose that enthusiasm for parenthood.

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Here are 25 brilliant images which everyone who’s ever had kids will understand.

Above all else, you think about getting some sleep

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This might be a joint nap with the baby when out and about for the day…

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…or in a nice comfortable bed.

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You’d even settle for your baby’s crib!

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Of course, it would be ideal if everyone fell asleep at the same time.

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You’re surprised to discover that your baby has the ability to cry constantly for hours on end

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And then just when you think it’s never going to stop…

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…the long-awaited peace and quiet finally sets in.

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Their first bath doesn’t always go as planned

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Sometimes, they really don’t like that bubble bath you bought specially for them.

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Even simple things like eating can become quite tricky

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It takes time to perfect this skill, but you’ll get there eventually.

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The chances are, even if you manage to take a bite, your kid will be checking what you’re doing with great interest.

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Whereas your baby will happily put whatever it finds into its mouth

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Parts of its body, for example.

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Or toys.

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Except for food. It won’t eat food.

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You can’t expect to be able to just sit your child down and feed it without any fuss.

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No, you have to use all your skill and cunning to achieve this goal.

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During their first year, we’re always waiting for the next bit of progress

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Finally, he’s started crawling. Although now he’s mobile, he can get into all kinds of trouble!

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And end up in the most unexpected places.

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Their first attempts to stand up are always a moment of pure joy.

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But then this quickly turns to fear — what if he falls over?

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Lots of dads quickly learn how to cope with their newborn

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They always find a way to keep their little one busy.

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And to get him to sleep.

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And sometimes they even manage to clean up!

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Those with pets will know that our four-legged friends are often as good with the kids as their parents

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Cats are great at keeping baby calm, for example.

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Even kittens know how to help!

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Big dogs are also great helpers when it comes to helping mom and dad.

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However difficult the first months and years are, caring for a child is the foundation for bringing a family together. So remember — don’t try to rush things, and just enjoy this wonderful moment in your life for what it is.

 

Bonus.

1. A striking resemblance!

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2. Some kids are born disciplined.

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3. This cow must have done something terrible…

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4. “My son’s hide-and-go-seek spot”

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5. First steps in make-up…

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6. This girl drew a pillow on the pavement and went down for a nap.

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7. “My daughter’s Tamagotchi died today.”

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8. The way this kid is sleeping

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9. This is what it means to have your own opinion:

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10. “Her teacher specifically requested the kids try their best to spell out the words.”

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11. “There’s a bear in the kitchen raiding our freezer. What do I do? Do I feed her?”

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12. “For her 10th birthday, my daughter wanted lasagna.”

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13. Spider-gargoyle

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14. When Christmas gets you down:

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15. Generosity in its purest form

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16. Teamwork

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17. Can you find a child in this pic?

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18. Who knew dishwashers were so functional?

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19. Meet the kid with the most elaborate imagination!

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20. They’ve reached a compromise.

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