Ok, so the movie was pretty predictable, pretty unrealistic, and pretty funny. My girlfriend and I enjoyed it (and eating popcorn in a quiet movie theater without kids for two hours). It’s a movie that I would tell all new parents to go see. Not because it offers up anything incredibly insightful about parenthood, but because it helps you laugh about it. And when you’re a new parent, there’s nothing you need more than a good laugh.
When I became a new parent, I was in a definite funk. The book, Sippy Cups Are Not For Chardonnay, was my lifesaver. I pulled the book out during my dark moments those first few weeks, and laughed my first post-partum laughs. This movie, could do that too. And maybe offer a few helpful tips to help you embark on your adventure in parenthood.
Lessons learned from Life As We Know It:
1. Kids music is terrible, and children’s TV would probably be way better if we could watch it high. You know the writers have to be on drugs. Have you seen Yo Gabba Gabba?
2. Diaper changes can really be that bad. I don’t think I’ve met a parent that hasn’t gagged during diaper changing duty.
3. When you become a new parent, strangers, friends and everyone else feels like they have advice you need to know. Some tips may be helpful, some may not. As a new parent, you’ll need to develop a filter and the ability to refrain from yelling, “mind your own business” at every grandma in Wal-Mart that thinks she knows better. As slightly more seasoned parents, we may want to think twice before bombarding new parents we meet with our horror stories of parenthood.
4. Becoming a parent is T-O-U-G-H. It doesn’t matter if you birthed the baby or inherited a one-year-old. Having a baby changes your life forever. With time, most of us discover it’s the best thing that could ever happen. But there are definite hurdles along the way. It takes time to learn how to handle the challenges with grace (and a little laughter), and when you do, give yourself a big ‘ol pat on the back. You deserve it.
Oh, and a little disclaimer I’ve been asked to add… “I attended a complimentary screening of this movie to facilitate my review and received a gift card from Mom Central as a thank you for my time.” 🙂
I laughed so hard at #1 Katie. I tell people all the time how bad Yo Gabba Gabba is and that it reminds me of a really bad acid trip (not that I’ve ever had one), but still…
Can I just say “AMEN!”…and yes, Yo Gabba Gabba is just plain scary…!