It happened! Behind the vagaries of a pregnant wife, endless shopping rush in search of strollers, cribs and other items, the existence of which you had not even guessed before. He’s already mentally prepared for something, but something becomes a complete surprise for him.
10. Sleep became the first dream
It turns out that the kids from the ads, who sleep 12 hours in a dry diaper, exist only on TV. Your child categorically refuses to sleep. Rather, he falls asleep in your arms, because from now on all the evening laying of yours. But it's worth putting him to bed, as he wakes up. Even if you are allowed not to get up at night, you can only dream of a long sleep. A child wakes up several times a night, and so do you. It’s a pity that you don’t have a couple of day dreams like his. Now, if you are asked to choose between sex and sleep, you will without hesitation choose the second. You no longer have erotic fantasies, all you dream about is get enough sleep.
9. Free time - when he sleeps
Now your whole life is subordinated to a small child. Free time is only when the child falls asleep. But you, unlike your wife, have a place where you can escape - this is work. Often, newly made fathers are delayed, citing employment. In fact, they simply cannot gather strength and go home. Indeed, instead of a big boss at work, a small one is waiting for them. Over the weekend you get even more tired. When to relax, if the wife needs to redo all the things that have accumulated over the week, and you have to entertain the child. But then the hours / minutes that he sleeps are bliss. But do not relax, if you pour a mug of tea and turn on “You Tube”, as it wakes up.
8. The apartment is deadly
As soon as the child grows up a little and begins to crawl, you have to protect him all the time. You will understand that there are a lot of dangerous places in the apartment. It is necessary to constantly monitor the child, save him from injuries. Any little thing left on the floor can be deadly. Better to remove all unnecessary. An ideal option for a child would be an empty room. If you don’t have one, don’t be distracted for a second. Children try everything on the tooth, they can swallow a coin or a button, gnaw wires, drop something big on themselves. They can also ruin things, but this is not so important.
7. A good cartoon can be watched 50 times
How many times have you watched your favorite movie? A couple of times, or don’t you like to watch the same thing at all? Your child has a different opinion on this. He will delightedly watch the next replay of the Blue Tractor or Masha and the Bear. Soon you will memorize the words of the main characters, all the songs from the cartoon. Of course, you can offer your child to watch another cartoon, but he is unlikely to agree. Yes, and remember, 50 times is not the limit. If you intend to raise a child in strictness and complete isolation from the TV, then you yourself will have to refuse to watch it, but it is better to throw it out or sell it. Otherwise, there will come a moment when you turn on the child anything, if only he is behind you.
6. You have an unpleasant character
Only now can you understand your parents. It was so hard for you. You will see in your child the traits of your character, not all of them will be positive. The stubbornness and perseverance that so help you achieve something in life in your child will drive you crazy. You cannot explain to him that this thing cannot be taken. He will demand until you allow him to take what he does not need to take. But you are a strict father, you can withstand half an hour of wild screaming and skating on the floor.
5. You could negotiate with the terrorists
Now you understand that terrorists are not as scary as they are painted. You could even agree with them. You have to convince the child to eat porridge. You must explain to him that you cannot buy the floor of a children's toy store. And what are the fees for a walk in the cold season? By the way, if you have a daughter, then on the way to the kindergarten she might think that in vain she wore this green dress, because she was in it yesterday. Whether you can convince her or have to return home is up to you. Therefore, if you still have time, you can start looking for information on the topic: "How to learn to convince?" Do not forget that this is a child. The most effective persuasion methods that you are used to using will not work here.
4. Not everything depends on you
You will learn that in this life, not everything depends on you. When your child falls (I just turned away for a moment), you will remember the prayers, even if you did not know them. It will happen sooner or later. Separately, it should be said about childhood diseases. When he begins to have colic, his teeth will be cut or his temperature will rise, do not panic. This happens to all children; your child is no exception. Of course, the feeling of powerlessness is crazy. In this case, help him with what you can. Take it in your hands, talk to him. The child should feel that he is not alone. After all, you will be able to sit all night with the child in her arms, if only it would be easier for him.
3. You are a “bad” investigator
You probably watched films about criminals and you know about the technique of “a good bad investigator”. So, you have to be bad. After all, already at 1.5 years the child will be manipulated by his mother. But someone should educate him. You will get an unpleasant role. You will say “no”, punish, explain how to behave. Get ready for the fact that the child will be offended by you and run away to the “good” investigator in search of help and support.
2. Small - does not mean quiet
The baby is screaming loudly enough. Although his weight is only 4 kilograms, he has a clear voice. Do not think that when he grows up a little, he will replace the screams with words. Too long have to wait for this moment. Even if your child is already more than three, he will not forget that screaming helps in the fight with parents. It is worth “turning on the siren”, as you buy and give him everything that he wants. Well, or be patient then. You can buy ear plugs in advance.
1. There is happiness
And you will understand one indisputable truth. Children are happiness. And if you were asked if you agree to exchange a troublesome family life for a carefree bachelor, you will refuse. Even if you are a cynic by nature, a child will change your worldview. At least with regard to children. You will be overwhelmed with emotions when he first says the word “dad”, when he takes the first steps. You will learn what tenderness is. You will enjoy life and thank fate for giving you a son or daughter. You will understand that happiness is not in money and fame. You are not alone, you have a family, and everything else does not matter.