If you’ve ever experienced a tornado, you know you only have moments to prepare. It’s terrifying and changes your life forever. You’d think having nine months to prepare for a baby would make a big difference, but if you’ve experienced both you probably quickly realized the two are much more similar than you had ever anticipated. Here’s a look at what it’s like being in a tornado compared to what it’s like raising your very own toddler.

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