Either for work or fun, I have drawn every day for as long as I can remember. When in 2012 I gave birth to our newborn baby, it was very natural for me to reach for a pencil and do my funny doodles. It was a wonderful, magical, challenging, knackering first year.
Each day of being a mom seemed to bring with it a new challenge or breathtaking developmental milestone. I didn’t want to forget any of it, even the silliest everyday problems. I’d scribble things down as my baby napped. It was often cathartic to make light of situations that were often challenging at the time. By the end of the first year of having a child, I realized I had amassed quite a pile of funny drawings. Badgered by friends and family, I decided to try and get them published and tell my story of raising a kid.
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Sweet dreams
Sleep training: as baby drifts off, gently remove breast
Having a baby doesn't change you
The joy of long car journeys
Getting ready to leave
Sometimes you have to cancel the trip because the baby isn't ready to leave for the rest of the day
Your very smart for doing this and funny but oh so true all of it. My son is 24 now but you never forget the things you are saying.
Gender scan
Date night
And the rest of the day is your own
Slice of homemade cake?
we have to many homeless children as it is. people should start adopting.
As an adopted child, let me thank you with all my heart for this statement. THANK YOU!
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Parenting has forced me to learn how to be more emotionally independent. If I want "me" time, I have to take it, not whine for it.
Life with children is so much fun! So much enjoyment! It is worth the battle in the first year.
Unfortunately the ones who don't want kids are more likely to get knocked up after a one night stand/"night shift". Stereotypes DO work.;)
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Was missing one; after a terrible night, I get up to make some important call or things and when I'm finally done and decided to go back to bed,the 4 months baby wake up asking for entertainment. To-ta-lly awake. And with a truly extraordinary poo.
I'm single. but some of that I used to do it everyday Cz my nephew live with me. Sometimes I feel exhausted but when she smile, its heaven
So basically every stereotype and nothing new. In other words 'what everyone says about parenting'
My parenting experience is 100% opposite from every illustration. I pity any parent who deals with that kind of mess, but hang in there...
BRILLIANT! These need to be published. Although then the birth rate will go down lol What a talent!
You might get a giggle out of my warts and all baby book Cocktails at Naptime www.cocktailsatnaptime.com We are kindred spirits.....
This is exactly how I feel!!!!! Thank you sooooo much for facing the truth :)
I love animals more than humans, so I'd rather have more furry "babies". They don't destroy our planet like humans do, either.
Unless you're talking about pet cats. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-19353/Cats-kill-275-million-animals-year.html
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Less than a half of these pictures is really true (for me as a mom). And of course one can not see the joy of having a baby, only feel :)
Brilliant - glad she had time for these very accurate drawings, illustrating a time that actually passes quickly but feels like eternity :)
Everything is a matter of point of view. Some people are too selfish, to be parents... I like the illustrations.
So, no joy, only suffering and mess. ...? At least say thanks for getting inspiration from the little one. Did she give her up for adoption?
So true :) he is 9 month old and I enjoy my new life. Not always easy but so meaningful...
Exactly why we will never have children. We've never seen a couple where children made their life easier, more enjoyable, or more stable.
I feel the same way. It's not for everyone and that's ok
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The female is shown but it affects BOTH parents , believe me. It's the father that gets the couch when bubby is sick and needs Mum.
we have to many homeless children as it is. people should start adopting.
As an adopted child, let me thank you with all my heart for this statement. THANK YOU!
Load More Replies... Parenting has forced me to learn how to be more emotionally independent. If I want "me" time, I have to take it, not whine for it.
Life with children is so much fun! So much enjoyment! It is worth the battle in the first year.
Unfortunately the ones who don't want kids are more likely to get knocked up after a one night stand/"night shift". Stereotypes DO work.;)
Load More Replies... Was missing one; after a terrible night, I get up to make some important call or things and when I'm finally done and decided to go back to bed,the 4 months baby wake up asking for entertainment. To-ta-lly awake. And with a truly extraordinary poo.
I'm single. but some of that I used to do it everyday Cz my nephew live with me. Sometimes I feel exhausted but when she smile, its heaven
So basically every stereotype and nothing new. In other words 'what everyone says about parenting'
My parenting experience is 100% opposite from every illustration. I pity any parent who deals with that kind of mess, but hang in there...
BRILLIANT! These need to be published. Although then the birth rate will go down lol What a talent!
You might get a giggle out of my warts and all baby book Cocktails at Naptime www.cocktailsatnaptime.com We are kindred spirits.....
This is exactly how I feel!!!!! Thank you sooooo much for facing the truth :)
I love animals more than humans, so I'd rather have more furry "babies". They don't destroy our planet like humans do, either.
Unless you're talking about pet cats. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-19353/Cats-kill-275-million-animals-year.html
Load More Replies... Less than a half of these pictures is really true (for me as a mom). And of course one can not see the joy of having a baby, only feel :)
Brilliant - glad she had time for these very accurate drawings, illustrating a time that actually passes quickly but feels like eternity :)
Everything is a matter of point of view. Some people are too selfish, to be parents... I like the illustrations.
So, no joy, only suffering and mess. ...? At least say thanks for getting inspiration from the little one. Did she give her up for adoption?
So true :) he is 9 month old and I enjoy my new life. Not always easy but so meaningful...
Exactly why we will never have children. We've never seen a couple where children made their life easier, more enjoyable, or more stable.
I feel the same way. It's not for everyone and that's ok
Load More Replies... The female is shown but it affects BOTH parents , believe me. It's the father that gets the couch when bubby is sick and needs Mum.
