Friday, May 9, 2014

10 More Things, Episode 7

By Staci Pace



61.           Glass tables are evil. Period. 
62.           If you haven't liked them yet, pizza and Mac & Cheese are your new favorite meals. 
63.           It doesn’t make you a bad mom to be completely giddy when away from your children. 
64.           You really don't have to keep every drawing and homemade card. So don't. But don’t let them see you throw it out!
65.           Reading a book becomes a near impossibility even when all is quiet because your eyes will just involuntarily shut protesting that it is indeed time for a nap. 
66.           These days there are TONS of seriously educational TV shows made just for your child. Record them, buy them on DVD, download them from the internet, put them into the queue in Netflix and Hulu, and then allow your child to watch them for as long as they want. And tell the doctor they attend pre-school. (PLEASE NOTE: I'm totally joking here, but seriously lighten up about the TV. They will never have time for it once they start school.)
67.           Baby wipes will be a staple in your house for a lot longer than diapers. 
68.           Buy several plastic sheets for your children's mattresses. Late night bed-wetting will be much more manageable if you do. 
69.           You will never appreciate your parents more than the first time your child has the stomach flu

70.       Having a child costs money. We all know that. But has anyone ever told you how much your bill will be just for BIRTHING the baby?? $$$$ 

What have you learned as a parent? Wisdom is better shared! Leave a comment.