1. Try to leave at least 10 minutes before you actually need to. That way, you stand a ghost of a chance of getting places on time (I actually started to learn this with Martin and always tell him we need to leave 15 minutes earlier than we really do).
2. Be flexible! If something happens, like your kid falling down the stairs or getting sick, you're going to have to change plans.
3. ALWAYS carry a snack of some kind in your bag. A quick granola bar can mean the difference between a happy baby and a screaming monster.
4. Don't leave anything breakable below shoulder height, even if your kid is only 2 1/2 feet tall. They WILL climb on any available furniture if it looks interesting.
5. Plan on not having anything nice for a few years. Your kids will systematically turn all of your nice stuff into rubbish (unintentionally, of course).
6. Accept the fact that you will act like a moron in public and baby talk around (if not TO) strangers.
and the biggest lesson I've learned from having kids is...
7. Do not procrastinate, EVER! If you have a free minute to get something done, do it that second! You may not have another chance all day.
Which is why I am going to get dressed and clean my house RIGHT NOW!
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