Once upon a time, summer was synonymous with lazy days at the beach and sleeping in 'til noon. Now that you're a parent? Not so much.
Summer Before You Had Kids
You stayed up later than normal every night, but no biggie! You could sleep in in the morning.
Now
You stay up later than normal every night, but guess what? You're up at 6 every morning.
Summer Before You Had Kids
You hopped in the car for impromptu weekend getaways with little more than a bikini and a bottle of sunscreen.
Now
You plan any vacations months in advance, and given the amount of crap you tote along with you, make your neighbors wonder if you're moving.
Summer Before You Had Kids
You saw every blockbuster movie within two days of it opening.
Now
What does the inside of a movie theater look like again?
Summer Before You Had Kids
You coated yourself in baby oil before laying out by the pool in order to get the perfect tan.
Now
You'd just as soon eat a box of hair before you'd let your kids out in anything less than SPF 30.
Summer Before You Had Kids
You always had a front-and-center spot for the fireworks on Fourth of July.
Now
You silently curse America for celebrating its freedom with what you now refer to as "baby waking explosions."
Summer Before You Had Kids
When you went to the beach, you would doze off to the sound of crashing waves.
Now
When you go to the beach, your butt never makes contact with the sand.
Summer Before You Had Kids
You caught lightning bugs in a jar.
Now
You're worried about Zika.
Summer Before You Had Kids
You roasted marshmallows by the campfire.
Now
You roast marshmallows by the campfire … and then you're up all night with sugar-buzzed kids.
Summer Before You Had Kids
Any house with a pool was alright with you.
Now
Any house with a pool better have a fence.
Summer Before You Had Kids
Nothing was better than long, carefree days with your friends.
Now
Nothing is better than long, carefree days with your kids.
