She got it spot on.
Ah the glory days of summer.
We all remember what it was like right?
School would end, and we’d look forward to four months of sweet freedom.
We’d get up to mischief, hit the beach (weather permitting, and generally live the dream.
That is now a distant memory…
Things change when you have kids, that’so secret.
One thing that REALLY changes? How summers are spent.
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Stephanie runs the Instagram page “ModernDayWonderland” – and she may just be our new favourite mum!
She recently did a photo series depicting what summer time is like for parents.
Needless to say, she nailed it.
First up? Camping.
“If I hide from my kids outside, is it considered camping?”
Yes, especially if you bring snacks and wine… we won’t tell if you won’t.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BjnG5yGgxGh/?taken-by=moderndaywonderland
Then there’s this painful reality: you have no time.
Stephanie shared a picture of herself, looking fed up, sitting in her garden.
“Selling everything I own as I no longer have time, since these tiny humans have taken over my life.”
Wouldn’t trade it for the world though.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BjxwEPOgN1g/?taken-by=moderndaywonderland
The days of dining alfresco in summer are gone.
No more fresh salad and wine at 2pm – ice cream is now a major food group.
And honestly, we’re so okay with this one!
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Chilling by the pool sipping a fruity cocktail with your man?
You will have a very small window for this – when your little ones are asleep.
We can’t actually confirm that they’ll sleep long enough for you to pour a drink – but hey, you have to try!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BjAxUsjg6YU/?taken-by=moderndaywonderland
“Are we there yet?”
Good lord, we’ll get there when we get there.
Roadtrips are not the same, but they’re honestly more amazing!
Memories that last a lifetime.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BiSJBz-gQ36/?taken-by=moderndaywonderland
Listen, life changes – that’s just the nature of the beast.
However, things just keep getting better and better, especially when you have little ones to share that life with.
Keep truckin’ mums!
