29 Signs You’re No Longer A Rookie Parent

Been there, done that.

1. Your baby bag no longer looks like the Goodyear blimp.

And now you actually remember to pack diapers!

2. When you choose to stay up late it’s with the full knowledge that you’ll be a zombie the next day.

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But hey, sometimes your mental health requires a little binge watching of TV shows without talking animals.

3. You no longer poke your sleeping baby to see if they’re breathing.

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That doesn’t mean you don’t lean in REAL close and listen.

4. You no longer freak out when your kid falls down.

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You’re like, “You’re okay.” (sips coffee)

5. You turn your phone on guided access before you let your kids play with it.

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RIP deleted apps.

6. You no longer have a “Level 10” breakdown when you have to cut your baby’s nails.

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Now it’s like level 6 or 7… because that shit’s still nervewracking.

7. You started a profile for your kid on Netflix.

This way Netflix can suggest My Little Pony to your kid, and Jennifer Lawrence movies to you.

8. When your kid asks to go into a toy store “Only to look,” you just laugh.

Lol, kid.

9. You’ve developed “Spidey sense” for when your kids are getting into trouble.

Things are quiet. Too quiet.

10. You don’t get embarrassed easily anymore.

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“What’s that? I’m wearing sweatpants in public with spit-up on them? So I am.”

11. You don’t tell your kid about plans until right before they happen.

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This way you avoid nuclear meltdowns caused by statements like, “I know I said we were going to Frozen On Ice, but I’m afraid it’s sold out.”

12. You know better than to leave a drink within arm’s reach of your little one.

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They’ve got Go Go Gadget arms, these kids.

13. When you say it’s time to go and your kids whine you’re like:

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14. You wipe snot off your kid’s nose without a second thought, and have probably even used the Nose Frida.

Literally sucking the snot out of your kid’s nose? That ain’t no rookie move.

15. Changing a diaper — even a nasty one — is NBD.

Now you can get up in the middle of a meal, change the rankest of diapers, then sit back down and keep eating without missing a beat.

16. When it comes to kid’s clothes, you value functionality (not to mention affordability) over all else.

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A $70 kid’s shirt that is hand wash only? No thanks, Gwyneth.

17. You don’t get poached on doll clothes either.

You know the “American Girl” knock-off clothes at Target are super cute and your kid can’t tell the difference. (Yet another reason to love Target.)

18. You don’t like to brag, but when it comes to peekaboo you’re basically a rock star.

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Do babies laugh when you play peekaboo? Does the earth circle the sun?

19. You know all of the children’s characters by their name.

You even know “Doc” McStuffins’ first name is “Dottie.”

20. You’re an expert on children’s books, too, and know which ones to suggest when you don’t have much time.

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When your show starts in five minutes: “We’re reading Goodnight Moon!”

21. Speaking of books, your funny voices are on point.

You even crack yourself up, TBH.

22. You can brush someone else’s teeth just as well as your own.

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It doesn’t even matter if your kid is squirming like a toad.

23. You have the “parent tone” down cold.

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24. And the “parent look.”

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Your kids better not play with you.

25. Your arms are shockingly strong.

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Your “guns” may not look like a bodybuilder’s, but over the course of a day you lift way more pounds (in kids) than they do.

26. You can sleep in any position.

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You can even sleep with a toddler foot in your face.

27. When your kids say they don’t like the dinner you made it’s no longer the gut punch it used to be.

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28. Other parents have started to ask YOU for advice.

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At first you were like, “You don’t want to ask me,” but then you realized you know your stuff.

29. Lastly, you have more confidence as a parent than you ever dreamed possible.

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You’ve got this.

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Megachurch pastor Creflo Dollar arrested for allegedly beating daughter, fans say she probably deserved it

http://twitter.com/#!/cthagod/status/211155955906387970

Creflo Dollar is a pastor living a lavish lifestyle the majority in his profession can only dream about. Private jets, fancy cars, luxurious homes, etc. As founder of the World Changers Church International, no one can argue he’s done quite well for himself.  He’s been investigated numerous times, and the Senate has even asked for detailed accounting statements, but up to this moment, he remained untouchable.

That status changed when he was arrested on battery charges in Fayette County.

BREAKING: Megachurch pastor Creflo Dollar arrested on battery charges. Live update on Ch 2 Action News at Noon: http://t.co/teak9xK7

— WSB-TV (@wsbtv) June 8, 2012

PASTOR DID WHAT?! Megachurch Leader Creflo Dollar ARRESTED For Allegedly CHOKING & PUNCHING 15-Year-Old DAUGHTER! http://t.co/ZgM8nz0S

— YBF CHIC (@TheYBF) June 8, 2012

Megachurch pastor who preaches "prosperity theology" also, it turns out, punches his 15 year old daughter. http://t.co/YGCBmU3t

— David Roberts (@drgrist) June 8, 2012

The Associated Press reports that the megachurch pastor was picked up in the early hours of the morning after police responded to a call of domestic violence.

The 50-year old pastor and father was arguing with his daughter about whether or not she was allowed to attend a party, which lead to a physical altercation. Dollar’s daughter was said to have had “superficial injuries.”

This is definitely the kind of event that can change your mind about someone, especially a person of suggested grounded morals like Dollar has stated he is.

SMH at Creflo Dollar you ain't got to choke the girl to get to listen…..

— Jasmine Denee' (@JasmineDenee) June 8, 2012

Creflo Dollar and Chris Brown in the same anger management class, while Rihanna and Creflo Dollar's daughter see the same shrink.

— Ris. ღ (@LaRisaNyChell) June 8, 2012

Creflo Dollar choked his 15 year old daughter. His tv sermon won't be on anymore.

— Chris™ (@_chrismaldonado) June 8, 2012

Creflo Dollar has seen his fair share of support, however. There have been plenty of folks on Twitter who, while not even knowing the details of the alleged charges, have suggested his daughter deserved what she got.

https://twitter.com/_krystinPIMPIN/status/211162752226570240

I'm praying for pastors & Creflo Dollar…we from the old school remember those kind of whippings…it's a new day & kids git cell phones 🙂

— Trina B. Bowers (@Puritybowers3) June 8, 2012

If it was around 1 am Creflo Dollar's daughter needed to have her 15 yr old ass in tha house anyway

— Rob Smith (@smitteaux) June 8, 2012

@tinaseals @edeweysmith And when you try to discipline them later, they call 911 on you like Creflo Dollar's daughter…smh

— Robert Charles Scott (@drrcscott1911) June 8, 2012

Mothers let us be in prayer for Creflo Dollar and his family!! Pray, Pray, Pray!!!!!! Disciplining children in… http://t.co/IuoDctjN

— Sophie (@sellis80) June 8, 2012

https://twitter.com/MissBookall/status/211165707679965184

Cant even whoop kids these days. *Smh!* RT @BIGNOBE06: #WGCL Megachurch pastor Creflo Dollar arrested http://t.co/3phtdONo #freecreflodollar

— CJ {Corey.Joshua} (@TheInsid_her) June 8, 2012

Creflo Dollar has since been released on bail, and whatever happened, he believes that what he did was a righteous act:

Once you believe that you are righteous, you will begin do what is righteous. –Creflo Dollar #CaseDismissed

— Creflo Dollar (@Creflo_Dollar) June 8, 2012

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/06/08/creflo-dollar-arrested-for-allegedly-beating-daughter-fans-say-she-probably-deserved-it/

Oops: CBS confuses Wiz Khalifa and Trey Songz

http://twitter.com/#!/ericahltn/status/300746888024571905

https://twitter.com/CBS/status/300743755261165568

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D’oh. CBS instituted a gown rule to ensure that none associated with famous people embarrass the system. But unfortunately, there’s no cultural IQ signal to ensure the system doesn’t embarrass the celebrities. The official CBS Twitter crew erroneously identified Wiz Khalifa (pictured above along with his pregnant fiancee Amber Rose) as singer Trey Songz.

It is Trey Songz:

From the Red Carpet with Trey Songz. He was so nice. twitter.com/brooklynhaley1…

— Brooklyn Haley (@brooklynhaley15) February 10, 2013

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Mockery ensued:

Fucking idiots @cbs

— Blk Jesus | LadyGaga (@Lexiesus) February 10, 2013

CRYING RT @cbs: From the red carpet for the#grammys with @treysongz twitter.com/CBS/status/300…

— ♡Karmen♡ (@Breathe0nMe) February 10, 2013

Y’all have to stop. It’s #blackhistorymonth RT @cbs: Regarding the red-carpet for the#grammys with @treysongz twitter.com/CBS/status/300…

— Blk Jesus | LadyGaga (@Lexiesus) February 10, 2013

This really is a proper tweet!!! LMFAOOOOO RT @cbs: Regarding red-carpet for the#grammys with @treysongz twitter.com/CBS/status/300…

— Donnie McLurkin (@PrideOfLR) February 10, 2013

Stop it 5 RT @fivefifths LMFAO RT @cbs: On the red-carpet for the#grammys with @treysongz twitter.com/CBS/status/300…

— gorgeous Nightmare (@Cinnamon_Stix) February 10, 2013

Only a matter of time before somebody plays the competition card.

How exactly does CBS error Wiz Kahlifa for Trey Songz during Black background Month. #Tragic

— Mr. 222 buzz (@lesjay2008) February 10, 2013

Wiz Khalifa and Trey Songz look NOTHING alike @cbs

— Oatz (@OatzTheGreat) February 10, 2013

It’s going to be an enjoyable night.

Change:

CBS features erased its tweet. No modification or retraction, normally.

Related:

T-Pain: CNN interviewer confused me personally with Lil Wayne

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/02/10/oops-cbs-confuses-wiz-khalifa-and-trey-songz/

Emily Miller shows how she ‘literally’ got screwed by Washington, DC [pic]

http://twitter.com/#!/erickbrockway/status/452199607917760512

We often hear the term used in the metaphorical sense, but for conservative author and Washington Times senior opinion editor Emily Miller, “got screwed by DC” took a turn for the literal:

http://twitter.com/#!/ThomasPoulin1/status/452200875553849344

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/04/04/emily-miller-shows-how-she-literally-got-screwed-by-washington-dc-pic/