Reflecting on Valentine’s Day prior to the joys of parenthood can be quite the eye-opener. Let’s explore how this day of love has evolved.
Then:
The evening before Valentine’s Day was a time for self-care. You would pamper yourself with a bikini wax, select enticing lingerie, and gather ingredients to create a romantic dessert.
Now:
The night before is often spent cleaning up after a minor scooter mishap, removing snot from your shirt, and rushing to the pharmacy for gauze and medical tape.
Then:
The night before the big day was dedicated to indulgence. You’d order Thai takeout, enjoy a soothing bubble bath, paint your toenails, sip on a glass of wine, and snuggle with your partner.
Now:
The evening is more likely to feature pizza on the couch, a rerun of a show like Hawaii 5-0, while balancing little ones on your lap, making room for the family cat.
Then:
Valentine’s Day morning was greeted with a delightful surprise: breakfast in bed! The meal typically consisted of champagne, fresh orange juice, and, of course, your partner.
Now:
Valentine’s Day morning brings a different kind of surprise. The breakfast is no longer a secret since your child spilled everything the day before, leading to a bit of chaos. Your meal might look like orange juice, an apple, and a hunk of butter—oh, and toast. You try to eat as two energetic children bounce around, turning your bed into a wrestling ring. Afterward, it’s time to strip the sheets and clean up the mess in the kitchen.
Then:
The Valentine’s gift would be a luxurious box of Godiva chocolates, savored slowly over a week, along with a heartfelt card.
Now:
The gift is likely a box of truffles from a local store, devoured in a matter of hours with none left for you. And the card? Well, let’s just say it’s not quite the sentimental treasure it once was.
Then:
Valentine’s night was spent at a chic restaurant, enjoying champagne, intimate moments, and drifting off to sleep enveloped in your partner’s arms, feeling cozy and content.
Now:
Valentine’s night could involve frozen potstickers, a TiVo’d episode of American Idol, taking out the trash, cleaning the hamster cage, and breaking up sibling rivalries before retreating to bed two hours before your partner—exhausted.
At least the champagne remains a steadfast element, right? And those sloppy kisses and handmade Valentines from your little ones make it all worthwhile—even if one of them drew you with exaggerated jazz hands.
Children: 2. Valentine’s Day: 0.
In conclusion, the essence of Valentine’s Day shifts dramatically after having children, transforming from romantic escapades into a comedic reality filled with chaos and love.
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