Parenting is never easy and sometimes the wear and tear of changing diapers, sleepless nights and crying babies can take a physical toll, which is why Mike Julianelle, 42, of the blog Dad and Buried decided to start and Instagram account where parents can share pictures of before and after they became parents.
And in the latest slew of photos submitted to the Instagram account, @gottoddlered, it would seem that kids still have the upper hand when it comes to destroying their parents.
Mike told Bored Panda that he has two kids who he refers to as Detective Munch, seven, and The Hammer, two, and although he loves them dearly, he admitted that it can sometimes be a challenge raising two young ones.
He said: ‘My blog aims to provide humor and a feeling of solidarity for parents who are dealing with the challenges of raising kids. It has always been about not taking this gig too seriously, and these photos are a great way to visually represent that. Everyone who submits is in on the joke, we all love our kids but there’s no denying the toll parenting takes! If you can’t laugh about it you’ll never survive!’
Letting go: In the latest slew of photos submitted to the Instagram account, gottoddlered, one dad can’t seem to let go of his glory days
Uncanny: One mother shared an image of her baby in a pumpkin costume, which he didn’t like too much judging from his face
Tight grip: Times have changed for one dad who used to hold beer but is now holding a sleeping baby
Hanging out: Allison Wick submitted a photo to the Instagram account of her daughter, Lila, hanging out with her mom
Crushed: And one mom went from holding beers to being squished by her baby with his foot in her eye
Multitasking: Even with a baby in her arms, one mother still knows how to cook thanks to her amazing multitasking skills
Uncooperative: Most times, kids can be reluctant to do what their parents tell them, which is what one mother shared in her photo submission
Mom of all trades: A mom submitted a photo of her scratching her sons back while he lied on the floor
Party animal: One mother posted a photo that showed how she went from being the life of the party to falling asleep with Mickey Mouse blankets
Stuck in the middle: Stella Febrina shared a before and after photo of her eating by herself versus her now with her two kids
Walking the walk: In the photo submitted to the viral Instagram account, Mike said that kids will literally ‘walk all over you’
Lies: One mom decided to call out the people who recommended she have a kid in a hilarious submission
Never being put down: A mother shared her photo, which showed the face one makes when a child can only sleep if they are being held
Comfy spot: Instagram user tmesiab submitted her before and after photo with the after photo showing a baby sitting on her head
Daily occurrence: Mother Suzie Vex shared her before and after photo and revealed that she is used to the ‘daily abuse’ from her kids
Doing it all: Lawyer, Michelle Fang, submitted a before and after image of her and her toddler son
Rock on: A dad went from rocking on stage in long hair and black eyeliner to falling asleep with his cat and toddler son
From stilettos to stickers: One mom shared her transformation and showed that she’s a good sport when it comes to playing with her kids
From smiles to pouts: In one mom’s before and after post, she showed how even her baby was surprised by her transformation
Family photo: Mother Victoria Rouncefield shared an image of her and her family trying to pose for a family photo
A change in her gang: Instead of sitting poolside with men and a drink in hand, she’s now napping with her kids
Transformation: Erica Ferlin submitted a photo, which showed the huge change pre-kids to now
Swarmed: Instagram user raising_the_richards_three submitted her before and after photo which showed her pre-caffeine and kids to being swarmed by toddlers
Got it: Rebecca shared a before and after photo with the after photo showing her daughter, Rosie Hope, holding her mom’s nose