It was during my morning {okay, 3pm} shower on Saturday, when I was abruptly interrupted by our 5-year-old crashing through the bathroom door, to get who-knows-what for who-knows-why and while the door was open I heard my 9-month daughter screaming at the top of her lungs – that I realized…this is so much like college. No, seriously…think about it:
- Up All Night – When you have a baby, you’re up all night just like you were in college! Granted, this time you’re changing a poopy diaper and nursing/feeding. The last time you saw this hour of the morning/night was when you were coming home from your favorite bar, probably carrying a half-eaten slice of pizza as you lose the contents of your purse.
- Standing While Eating – There weren’t many times in college I took the time to sit down for a meal. If I was sitting down, it was because I was studying at the library or eating during class. It’s kind of like that now with a baby, if I’m sitting down it’s because my kid’s on my lap or I’m paying bills at my computer. These days I’m always eating on the fly, my food is rarely warm…and macaroni and cheese has become a staple {again}.
- Shower, eh…I’ll get around to it – and if you do get around to it, it’s interrupted by your roommates busting in and out for something…anything…and it can’t wait. It’s not much different with your roommates, aka – your little ones, now is it? Sometimes it’s easier to throw your hair in a messy bun and wait for everyone to hit the hay.
- Yoga Pants. – This one doesn’t need an explanation. Life is lived in yoga pants and sweat pants because life is more comfortable that way. In college and out, and especially with kids. Company coming over? Better put on your good pair of yoga pants!
- Laundry & Dishes – The last two things that always seem to get done in college and with babies! Now the amount of each has increased, and the time you have to do them has decreased. At least in college you had like 3 or 4 other people that could help you out with the dishes, now it’s either you or the mister (or mrs.)!
Although we seem to be up in the middle of the night, and meal time and showering isn’t as relaxing and there’s always something to clean – it sure is special knowing that you’re going through it all for the most rewarding little joys on the planet – your children.
If any part of my life is going to resemble another, I want it to be my two favorite times: college and kids! I had the best time, at different times, with both
…and wouldn’t change a thing about either.
