Now that you're a parent, your world has changed. You no longer have the luxury of just going out whenever you feel like it. But that's not all that's changed. Even your vocabulary has. Here are some 20 words that have a very different meaning when you're a parent.
1. Hungry
What it used to mean: Put food in your mouth when you feel hungry.
What it means now: Feed the baby.
2. Sleep
What it used to mean: Rest.
What it means now: Non-existent.
3. Party
What it used to mean: Loud music, alcohol, dancing.
What it means now: Background music, lots of babies, ends at 6pm.
4. Late
What it used to mean: 4am. 5am.
What it means now: 10pm.
5. Going to the mall
What it used to mean: Window shopping, drinks, lunch, etc
What it means now: Stroller, baby bag, baby.
6. Appointments
What it used to mean: Let's meet on 21st June, 3.30pm.
What it means now: Can we meet on the 21st of June, 3.30pm? Sorry, make that 4pm. Sorry, make that 5pm. Sorry, can't go out.
7. Movies
What it used to mean: Let's watch the latest X-Men movie that came out in theaters yesterday!
What it means now: Great! when is it coming out on DVD?
8. Exercise
What it used to mean: 2 hours in the gym.
What it means now: Does 2 hours of carrying the baby count?
9. Date-night
What it used to mean: Romance!
What it means now: Is the baby asleep? Hurry up!
10. Frozen
What it used to mean: Food.
What it means now: Annoying music.
11. Personal time
What it used to mean: Quiet time in the toilet.
What it means now: You have to rush out of the toilet.
12. Grocery shopping
What it used to mean: Frozen food. Milk.
What it means now: Baby cereal, formula milk, etc.
13. Watching TV
What it used to mean: Game of Thrones. House of Cards.
What it means now: Sesame street, Barney, and whatever kid-friendly show.
14. Friends
What it used to mean: Happy hour meet ups, birthdays, and for no reason.
What it means now: Too tired for any of them.
15. Happy hour
What it used to mean: BOOOOOZZZZZE!
What it means now: PHEWH! The baby isn't crying!
16. Early
What it used to mean: 6am.
What it means now: No idea.
17. Cleaning
What it used to mean:
What it means now: Throw out the shit-stained diapers, wash the bottles and pack the toys away.
18. Instagram
What it used to mean: Selfies, parties, friends..
What it means now: Isn't my baby adorable?! Here's another one. Here's 7 more for today.
19. Silence
What it used to mean: Too quiet, need to get out. Who's up for a parrrtay?
What it means now: He's sound asleep. Woooot!
20. Bargain / Sale
What it used to mean: 50% off H&M.
What it means now: Diapers are 60% off right now. Buy! Buy! Take 'em all!