There is something about parenthood that I wasn't prepared for. Something that no one told me about - not even those who know me best.
I was warned about sleepless nights, dirty diapers, strong-willed tempers and an empty wallet. But no one ever warned me about the dirty dishes. The way they somehow multiply despite a constantly running dishwasher. How the same dish can appear to dirty itself multiple times a day, despite every effort made to wash it and put it away. The way freshly washed dishes seem to jump from the cabinets and lay themselves on the kitchen floor
It's a necessary warning for any soon-to-be parent: The dishes are never clean!