A resident of Ireland told what it is like for him to sit on maternity leave

Mom on maternity leave is quite an ordinary phenomenon. But a dad sitting with a child is a rarity. True, abroad is not as rare as ours, but still. For example, an Irishman known online as Papa Poppins was so impressed with his experience of sitting on maternity leave that he started a blog dedicated to parenting. He does it, by the way, with humor.

And we decided to share some sketches of Papa Poppins. Suddenly his aphorisms will make you smile. You look, and the day will become lighter and brighter.

– The order in the house is maintained only during the quiet hour and for another 20 minutes after it. If you’re lucky.

– It doesn’t matter how thoroughly you vacuum. Your little one will definitely find some rubbish that you missed and put it in his mouth. This is scientific evidence.

– The child agrees to eat only what you have just finished.

– The kid himself took the TV remote control and switched the channel – it’s so cute! But only for the first time.

– Did he taste the chocolate? That’s it, there is no turning back.

– Your stock of wet wipes will never be enough.

– If the children are quiet, then they are eating chalk in the nursery.

– For a toddler, there is no difference between a bowl of dog food and a sandpit.

– If a dog’s bowl of water is left within reach, the kid will arrange an Ice Bucket Challenge.

– Children don’t lick the floor. Children shape their immune systems.

– If the child liked this food yesterday, it does not mean that he will not hate it today.

– Don’t let them catch you when you are eating candy.

– God help you if they find out where you store sweets!

– If something can fit a child’s mouth, the child will certainly stuff it into his mouth.

– It doesn’t matter how many times the child peed before getting into the car. As soon as you move, you will hear: “I need pee-pee.”

– The child will shackle you at the most inopportune moment. For example, hanging on your leg when you urgently need to do something.

“Your dinner is no longer yours and yours alone.

– You will never pour yourself a full cup of coffee.

– It’s never too early to buy a handbag (Bella, 1 year old).

– Minecraft is not a game, it is a way of life.

– Children are a great excuse for watching cartoons.

– Someone will definitely bring the item to the wash when you have already started the washing machine.

– You feel like screaming at the sound of the Paw Patrol music.

– It takes more time to get everyone in the car than to get to the destination.

– It is better for children’s development that they dress themselves. It is better for your peace of mind if you do it yourself.

– Your Playstation is now your child’s Playstation. You’re not going to play Lego’s The Avengers now.

– Forget about quiet sitting in front of the TV.

– “If you wake her up, I will kill you” – sounds quite normal.

– You will never cease to be amazed at the contents of the diaper.

– The dollhouse is actually a drum and climbing practice.

– The best time to run up the stairs is two in the morning.

– The most delicious thing in the world is a keychain with mom’s keys.

– And anybody else’s kids act like a bunch of violent wrestlers?

– If the social workers read it, they will come to you.