1. You find yourself calling everybody "babe," "honey," "sweetie," or "love."
Happens ALL the time.
2. "You want a snack?" has become your personal mantra.
The best thing about working with kids is that, like a boy scout, you have learned to always be prepared. Snacks, coloring books, toys, you're always gonna be prepared! Band-aids and medical supplies are another thing, too!
3. Nothing really phases you anymore.
Working with kids is the best because they're so imaginative. They just do the cutest stuff! Sometimes, it can be so unrealistic, imaginative, and probably not legitimate. But, who cares, that's the beauty of childhood!
4. Changing diapers has become the simplest concept in the world.
To think, it used to be so intimidating!
5. You find yourself understanding "baby language."
It's the strangest thing, but you're able to understand what they want just by a look, movement, or straight up body language. You want a snack???
6. You're able to effectively communicate with those whose vocabulary solely consists of "no," "ya," and "mama."
Somehow, you feel like they really understand you.
7. You constantly are singing Moana songs and you're not even ashamed.
Those songs never fail to empower you, making you feel like a curly-headed, tan skinned, flower haired Polynesian Princess, singing to the ocean waves in the middle of the ocean- with a cute little chicken by your feet.
8. Disney music has become the default.
The anxiety gets turned on when you forget to delete your Spotify "Added To Queue," and Meek Mill's "Dreams and Nightmares" starts blasting during dinner time. You ready?
9. You are SO patient.
Tears, cries, and life-shattering screams. It can be kind of scary. Sometimes- you just want to break into frustrated sobs and tears. At the end of the day, though, you know you're going to get through it and you and the kids are gonna be just fine.
10. You can handle ANYTHING.
So. Much. Going. On. One toddler here, one toddler there. But it's all good, you've got it all under control. Even with one hand gripping a child and an applesauce pouch, with a trash-bound diaper in the other.
11. You have seen it all and nothing is really crazy to you anymore.
12. You have learned to just go with it- even the craziest, most magical, inevitably made up stories.
The Barbie doll said what?!
13. You find yourself accidentally talking in "baby language" to friends and family.
14. When not paying attention, you often accidentally respond to people with, "what, sweetie?" because it is simply a natural instinct.
Everyone's like, "what did you just call me?!"
15. You're finding the philosophical, symbolic messages in baby movies.
I mean, Trolls is genuinely so meaningful and symbolic. Happiness is what life is all about! And don't even get me started on Moana.
16. Nothing is gross to you anymore.
Diaper change? Nah, sis, you've seen it all.
17. Bath time= splash zone.
And that's okay because the sound of their joyful giggles is able to drown out the pain of makeup smears, fallen curls, and soaked sweatshirts.
18. You're the bomb at making the cutest little "baby" dinners!
Avocado spread in the shape of a heart on bread!
19. You can't help but imagine your crush working with kids. So cute!
Boyfriend Qualification #1: Please be good with kids! So, so attractive.
20. You're going to make the BEST mom, and you know it!
Responsible, poised, patient, and classy. A little stressed- maybe, but, it just shows you care! Being a babysitter or simply working with kids of any situation really enhances your knowledge- you sort of might even want to be a teacher! Sometimes, you just think to yourself, "Boy, am I gonna be one awesome mom someday."