04/01/2026
One of my biggest pet peeves as a parent. When seasoned parents scare newbies with “oh just you wait” talk. They think they’re being helpful or funny saying-
- Oh just you wait, that baby won’t sleep through the night and you’ll never sleep again.
- Oh just you wait, that toddler is going to be rough and throw the biggest tantrums
- Oh just you wait, you’re entire weekends are going to be birthday parties and sports.
- Oh just you wait, that preteen/teenager is going to hate you and have the worst attitude.
Going through all these seasons, I have discovered every single one is hard, but also has the best moments and is the most rewarding thing in your life. You know what I want to tell you as a Mom for 10 years?
- Just you wait until that baby smiles up at you for the first time.
- Just you wait until that toddler picks a flower just for you on yalls walk.
- Just you wait until you see your kid score their first goal.
- Just you wait until that preteen/teenager can ride in the front and blast your favorite music with you heading to Starbucks and shopping.