Everyone knows that motherhood isn’t all rainbows and roses, like most new mothers would have you believe. It is, therefore, quite refreshing to see an honest-to-goodness and somewhat brutally honest take on parenthood in Doodle Diary of a New Mom, the newest book by Scottish illustrator and mother, Lucy Scott.

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With her unapologetic sense of humor and clever artistry, Lucy creates three-color illustrations that honestly depict motherhood and its pitfalls in a humorous light.

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How breastfeeding is a real joy.

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How having a baby can bring two people closer together.

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How spontaneous you can be.

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How fun road trips are.

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How adventurous you will be.

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How you’ll still be the same person.

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And how well you’ll appreciate simple joys.

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Indeed, it’s as real as sh*t gets.

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Check out Lucy Scott’s Doodle Diary of a New Mom for more hilarity.