One Man Asked Parents To Share Photos Of Life Before And After They Had Kids, And It’s Hysterical
Parenting comes with enough challenges, so you have to be able to laugh about it. Mike Julianelle is a dad who sees the humor in the bad days and decided to start a blog, Dad and Buried, to bring parents around the world together.
One challenge he made to his followers was to send in pictures before and after they "Got Toddlered." These hilarious photos show the way having kids can "ruin" you, and were so popular that he made a full Instagram page just for the challenge. These photos might look scary, but like Julianelle says in his blog, "If you can't laugh about it, you'll never survive!"
At Least Those Workouts Paid Off
One of the hardest things for women to do post-pregnancy is accepting the changes in their body. For this fit woman, her pre-toddler workouts definitely came in handy.
I can barely pick up my 20-pound puppy, and this woman is casually carrying two children around.
Pumping Breastmilk Is The New Pumping Iron
From the beach to breast milk, this mom is rocking her #GotToddlered life, but it's still a little depressing. All your friends are at the beach, and you're busy making sure your babysitter has enough milk supplies to last the night.
At least breast pumps have advanced far enough that moms can walk around and live their life while the milk flows.
The Family Pet Suffers Too
This dog is so done with your kid's antics, and he's not holding back. If you thought you were tired, try being the family dog — there are a lot of post-baby responsibilities.
Not only does he have to bark when a car drives by, eat the trash, and chew the couch, now he only get 13 hours of sleep instead of his usual 15 hours. Life is ruff.
Parenting Is Metal AF
Remember all those times you yelled at your parents, "It's not a phase, mom!" Well, having kids proves that it was, in fact, a phase.
This dad left the metal life behind him for an even more hardcore life: changing diapers while making sure the cat doesn't attack the kid.
You're Now The Person On The Plane Everyone Hates
Before kids, any air travel was to get you and the boys to Cuba for a week of relaxation.
Now, air travel is too risky and only happens once a year to visit the in-laws. Carry-ons are the least of your worries when you have to guarantee your kid won't cry for the entire three-hour flight.
Sexy Halloween Doesn't Exist Anymore
This photo shows two things. One, sexy costumes don't exist in parenthood, and two, toddlers cloud your judgment. In what world does it make sense to get your hands on an adult tiger costume, and give the toddler the easy way out with regular pants and a sweater?
If you're going to do a two-part costume, the parent should have the easier one.
Dad Is The New Makeup Expert
Any dad out there knows that having kids means learning all the beauty secrets you avoided for years. Butterfly clips? Always in season. Blue eyeshadow? Perfectly brings out the grey in your beard.
Usually, the is the easiest way to entertain your kids while having to do nothing but stay still.
"Please, make her stop."
When dad's busy, the dog is the next victim of choice. The family pet does more than we realize. It may take a year or two for them to warm up — or at least tolerate — the kids, but once they do it's all over for them.
Throw the dog an extra bone or let them lick your plate to say thanks for everything they put up with.
That's A Safety Helmet, Not A Costume
Oh, Halloween. As kids we love it, but as parents, it is the worst holiday of the year. For the first few years, trick-or-treating is just you carrying a baby door-to-door to show off the costume grandma picked out.
But once they figure out what Halloween really is, it's the worst day of the year, and just results in a one-month long sugar rush.
It's A Little Harder To Find Your Zen Now
Those thirty minutes you spent each morning between tree pose and downward dog is now spent trying to get your toddler to eat oatmeal.
At least all the practice at balancing comes in handy when you're holding a child, blending a smoothie, and keeping the dog from getting into the trash.
2 AM Is For Sleeping, Not For Partying
If this isn't one of the most relatable before and after photos, I don't know what is. If there's one thing every parent around the world can relate to, it's being eternally tired.
The first unwritten rule of parenting is that if the kid is napping, you're napping.
The Baby And Mom Are Equally Stressed
Just when you start to feel confident in your parenting skills, you see your baby give you this look, and it's all over. This child does not have time for its mom to be stressed out.
All parents feel overwhelmed each day. Just know that it gets better.
Oh, A New Favorite Shirt? Let Me Throw Up On That For You
Throw up, poo, and pee have likely touched every surface in your household, and that's just the way parenting goes.
Gone are the days when summer was spent relaxing outside. Once you get toddlered, laundry is the most relaxing time to yourself you get.
Anything Of Value Can, And Will, Get Ruined
Forget about wearing the gorgeous engagement ring that swept you off your feet, it's likely to end up covered in pureed sweet potatoes. The newest jewelry trend is that fabulous Frozen bangle, paired perfectly with a chic butterfly ring.
Anytime you see a parent out in public wearing plastic jewelry, know it wasn't their first choice.
Life Is Ruff When You Swap Out Your Puppy For A Toddler
If you thought a puppy was exhausting, level up and have your first kid. Everyone says it's basically the same, but I can attest that they are actually very different.
Puppies are wild for the first year or two, but with hard work can be trained quickly. Kids, on the other hand, get worse with age, and only get better after they move out when they're 18.
It's Called Fashion, Sweetie, Look It Up
If this isn't your #ManCrushMonday as a parent, then you haven't reached the toddler fashion stage yet. The glasses say, "effortless, yet fashion-forward" and the double headband shows that you're not afraid to take risks.
It's a step above the infant stage where all your clothes just say "exhausted."
Hopefully, All That Jäger Is Out Of Your System
What better way to practice holding a baby than with a bottle of Jagermeister? I've got to hand it to her, her baby-holding form is on point.
She's got both hands under the child to provide comfort and stability, but her arm is positioned to support and cradle the head.
Oh, How The Tables Have Turned
One minute, you're traveling the world, swimming in Thailand, touring Europe, and visiting the pyramids on the back of a camel. Next thing you know, it's you who have become the camel.
You are the one that carries your children everywhere, surviving off of just one glass of wine a week.
From Double Fisting To Double Advil
The one bright side of staying sober for at least nine months, (more if you're breastfeeding), is that it's way cheaper to get drunk.
Pre-toddler, it took a few drinks over the course of a few hours. Now, one glass of wine and you're done for the night. Kids: money suckers and money savers.
The Cat Doesn't Look Too Happy
In a better time, this girl was ready to take over the world with her cat, body, and cup of coffee. Flash forward a few years and it seems that a few things have changed.
The new mother doesn't look as excited to take on the day, now holding a baby, as the once most-loved cat looks disappointed in its owner's life decisions.
Mornings Aren't The Same
At one point in this woman's life, mornings were for selfies and personal time. However, it looks like a few things have changed over the years.
Now, her mornings consist of her baby literally sitting on her face trying to wake her up. She doesn't look nearly as glowing as she does in the first picture.
Fishing Days Are Over
Back in the good old days, this dad could be seen on his boat drinking beers and catching massive fish with his buddies.
Unfortunately, those days are in the past and now instead of double-fisting beers, he's double fisting babies. All he can do is hope they grow up to love fishing too.
New Man Stealing The Covers
In a not so distant past, this mother used to be able to have fun dates nights with her man, going to Casinos and having a grand old time.
During that time, she was also probably able to get bottomless mimosas the next morning, but not anymore. There's a new man in her bed and he's taking up all of the room, and her time.
Oh, How Things Have Changed
If we've learned anything about having a kid, it's that your selfie days are well over. Although there was a time when you had the spare time to sort through filters and edit your pictures perfectly, consider that a thing of the past.
Now, what you really need to worry about keeping your hair, not what shade it is. Ouch. That looks painful.
From Ecstatic To Unamused
This is a rough comparison. Going from this woman's wedding day to the time that her baby threw up all over her. Two totally different emotions in one combined image.
We wonder if she ever thought that this is what her life was going to come to. We don't think that anyone ever does.
Not The Fighter He Used To Be
By the looks of it, this young man used to be quite the fighter. We're sure he used to knock his competition down no problem.
Yet, when it comes to his kids, it looks like he doesn't stand a chance. It doesn't even look like he's playing along, they actually look like they're beating him down.
The Club Days Are Over
While this mom may have once been a party animal, it looks like she's turned her attention to napping whenever she gets the chance. Those all-nighter's turned into staying up with the baby and no longer involve tequila shots.
However, she and her baby do look very peaceful napping together. Something we're sure the mom is thankful for.
No More Costumes
Before you're a father, it's totally acceptable to wear a Where's Waldo costume in public. However, once you become one, it's time to hang up the red and white stripes, there are bigger things at.
We're not sure what this man was doing in a Where's Waldo costume but he looks like he's having more fun than the picture on the right.
She Could Use A Glass Right About Now
At one point, this woman was swimming in drink and now it looks like she's swimming in children.
The only benefit of having kids and not drinks is that you don't wake up with a hangover. But then again, you probably don't get much sleep with kids around either.
Traded In His Old Backpack For A New One
This man was once a suave young guy traveling the world with not a care in the world. Now, he has something else on his back, his daughter.
Sure, having children is part of the beauty of life but the different expressions on his face say it all. We hope he shows his daughter these two pictures one day so she can see how much has changed.
That Has To Hurt
Makeup done, lighting perfect, time for a selfie. This woman looks like she just received the best news of her life in the first picture. In the second, not so much.
Instead, he has a baby grabbing her nose and biting her neck at the same time. This mother better watch out, because it looks like her baby is trying to get rid of her.
Questioning Life
In the first picture, this young lady looks like she sees the glass half full. However, after having a kid, things may have changed.
She looks like she's been through some things that she doesn't even want to talk about. On the bright side, her baby looks like it's sleeping happily in her mother's arms.
Like My New Costume?
There's a time in every young woman's life when nobody would question them wearing a devil costume for Halloween.
It's a pretty typical costume, yet after having a kid, it looks like this mother's Halloween plans have changed substantially. No more costumes and going to parties, just tasting her babies foot.
What Happened Here?
Earlier in his life, this man looked like quite the eligible bachelor all put together and having a good time. Now, he's at the bottom of a dog pile of three kids, all who have no idea who their dad was before they came around.
Chances are, he might even be reminiscing on the picture on the left as his kids claw at his face trying to get the upper hand.
First Comes The Wedding Then Comes Kids
These photos comparing a woman's wedding to her days as a mother are just brutal to see. It's not that she's not happy to be a mother, but you have to admit that she looks a lot more carefree and happy in the first photo.
It's safe to say that motherhood takes it's toll, just look at the difference between the two pictures.
From Clubbing To Climbing
We're going to take a guess and say that this mother hasn't worn that white dress of hers in quite some time now.
Those were back in the days when spontaneous trips to Las Vegas were normal and her responsibilities were limited. Now, she has to make sure she keeps her back stiff enough so her son can climb to the top of her head.
The Beach Isn't The Same
When you don't have kids, going to the beach can be one of the most relaxing activities you can do. However, when you have kids, the game changes.
You have to make sure they're being safe, make them food, clean up after them, watch them, and then clean them off at the end of the day. Not quite like drinking beers on the beach in the old days.
Expectation Vs. Reality
The young man in the picture on the left had no idea what direction his life was going in. He once looked like a happy-go-lucky guy but now has other lives to care about other than his own.
Only have to wait until their 18 until he can get his own life back, but it will never be the same.
Now She's The Mechanical Bull
At one point, this woman would spend her evenings drinking and riding a mechanical bull at the country bar down the street. oh, how the tables have turned.
Now, she's the mechanical bull and her son gets to ride it whenever he wants, free of charge. The only problem is she can't just buck him off like a mechanical bull either.
