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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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!
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.
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.