15. It Doesn’t Get Easier
The idealism and naivete of new parenthood really contrasts with the reality of life a few years down the line, eh? The first Christmas is all about aspirations of minimalism and the charm of handcrafted toys, while the second one surrenders to the all-consuming love of a certain rescue pup squad.

It’s a tale as old as time: the shift from wooden simplicity to animated obsession. The tweet playfully acknowledges the often unavoidable slide from parental screen time rules to the powerful draw of a child’s favorite characters. The journey from wooden blocks to Paw Patrol is a parental rite of passage in the digital age.