10 Things That Annoy Me as a Parent (but Never Fazed Me Before Kids)

I don't know if it's the lack of sleep or the realities of becoming an adult, but now that I've joined this mom game, I get way more agitated than I used to. The list of things that bug the heck out of me grows daily, but it's those things that never really fazed my prekids self that really catch me off guard. Let's be honest, it's ever-changing, but here are the 10 things that will literally spike my blood pressure as a mom. Source: Flickr user Creative Sustainability

01
Daytime Disturbances

Daytime Disturbances

If I could stop the world from functioning at nap time, I would. If that means no low-flying aircrafts, no UPS or Fedex package deliveries, and no thunderstorms, then so be it. And is it just me or are sirens on emergency vehicles especially loud during nap time? Source: Flickr user Donnie Ray Jones

02

Filling Out Paperwork

The second you bring your babe into this world is the second you realize how much paperwork just about anything requires — and, while you're at it, please fill out these 10 pages while trying to keep your kiddo calm in the waiting room.

03
Lines

Lines

Yup, lines. Checkout lines, car lines, restaurant list lines, dance recital ticket-purchasing lines, Disney ride lines, etc. We typically have a tot or two in tow, and waiting in a line is just plain annoying. And if we don't have our child with us, you can bet that waiting in a line is the last thing we want to be doing during our time "off." Source: Flickr user Walmart

04

Dressing Dolls

From tiny plastic princesses with ridiculously difficult rubber gowns to American Girl dolls with all their crazy accessories, most of us are dreaming of the day when our kiddos can dress their playthings all by themselves.

05

Poop Anywhere It's Not Supposed to Be

Nothing (and I mean nothing) is more annoying than when you discover a bit of poo that is not in the diaper or in the toilet.

06

Listening to Caillou (and Other Whiny Kid Shows)

I probably spend about 50 percent of my day asking my children to stop whining, so why would I want the very same tots to sit in front of a show and listen to a kid in the cartoon whine?

07
Random People Who Touch My Kids

Random People Who Touch My Kids

I work really hard at teaching my children about healthy boundaries . . . and then the checkout guy at my local grocery store asks one of them for a hug. WTF! And don't get me started on those random strangers who insisted on touching my newborn — come on now! Source: Flickr user kyle post

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Sick Days

Sick Days

Not only are sick days just plain hard on your tot (if, by the way, he really is sick), but surprise days off school can really throw a wrench in the week. But the worst part about my kiddos taking a sick day? It's that it usually means that I will be taking one soon too. Source: Flickr user anna gutermuth

09
The Use of the Term Boob Juice (and Other Ridiculous Names For Breastfeeding)

The Use of the Term Boob Juice (and Other Ridiculous Names For Breastfeeding)

Breastfeeding is mainstream now, so let's stop treating it like it's some crazy practice. I know it's all in fun, but hearing someone ask my child (in a baby voice) if she wanted some boob juice or if she was ready to milk the cow made my blood boil. Source: Flickr user myllissa

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Dog Owners Who Think Their Dog Is Equal to Your Child

Dog Owners Who Think Their Dog Is Equal to Your Child

Look, dogs are awesome; they are a part of the family. I love them, but they are not children, so please stop comparing them to mine. I promise you this: the night your puppy slept through the night for the first time was entirely different from the night when my baby did it. Source: Flickr user Eduardo Merille