bundle of joy
Infant, affectionately speaking
A bundle of joy is a newborn baby.
The phrase is affectionate but often used ironically or with gentle sarcasm, especially by exhausted new parents: Our little bundle of joy kept us up all night again.
It emphasizes the joy a baby brings while acknowledging the overwhelming reality of infant care.
- babeAffectionate partner name
- bambinoChild, in Italian
- miracleSupernatural occurrence beyond explanation
- newbornInfant just delivered
- new arrivalPerson recently appearing
blessing · infant · cherub · gift · child · innocence · treasure · toddler · tiny · precious · sweet pea · youngster · heaven-sent · stork delivery · tot · promise · mite · happiness
- babiesbaby, infant, newborn, babe, tot
- happy peoplehappy camper, smiler, grinner, tickled pink, happy-go-lucky
- joy expressionsjoy, happiness, delight, glee, mirth
- childrenkids, toddler, baby, infant, youngster
- familymother, father, parents, siblings, parent
- pregnancypregnancy, pregnant, prenatal care, due date, weeks
burden vs. blessing
bundle of joyburden
Oppressive weight or duty
ball and chain · cross to bear · problem child · nightmare · curse
joyful, bundle, enjoyment, joyous, overjoyed, bundles, bundled, rejoice, joyously