10 More Things, Episode 6

By Staci Pace

51.  Always use stain remover or oxy clean in every load. ALWAYS. 

52.  Dads really do buy their kids toys for their own enjoyment, which is why they grow terribly upset when the kids play with them in an inappropriate manner. (Such as Superman becomes a bad guy, or the GI Joe is using a Star Wars light saber, or your kid's favorite "Bumblebee" car is a Grand Am and not a Camaro.)

53.  Christmas is more fun than you ever dreamed. And more stressful. And more expensive. 

54.  Forget saving for college. Elementary will cost you. And so will any sport your kid might want to play. Not to mention field trips, play dates, and music lessons. 

55.  There actually are good teachers and bad teachers but you can NEVER tell your kid that. 

56.  You will one day find your child trying to clean their sibling with the Windex. 

57.  Never ever give your kids a choice of what to have for dinner. If you do they will never eat what you eat. 

58.  Learn how to edit photos. Because they will never all smile and look good at the same time. 

59.  Buy Band-Aids in bulk. But NOT the cheap kind. 

60.  If your child owns a piece of clothing that you don't like get rid of it quickly and quietly because it will be all they will ever wear. 

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

Episode 1: 10 Things I Wish I Knew BeforeI Had Kids

Episode 2: 10 More Things I Wish I Knew

Episode 3: 10 More Things, Episode 3

Episode 4: 10 More Things, Episode 4

Episode 5: 10 More Things, Episode 5

10 More Things, Episode 3

And the list continues...

21. You will never be able to go to the bank without getting lollipops. 

22. Grocery shopping alone will become a luxury and something you treasure if it actually happens. 

23. Diaper pails are WORTHLESS!! 

24. You will have more socks than you know what to do with but none of them will match. 

25. The knees in pants are just not made strong enough. 

26. There really is a witching hour. 

27. Car seats suck. Especially when you need 3 of them in one car. 

28. If you find a children's movie that you like, buy it. Immediately. And avoid all others at all costs!!

29. Ban the words "I want" from the get go. 

30. Don't get rid of your baby stuff until you're done having babies. By the time you have your next one the best toy you had will be banned by whoever it is that doesn't want children to have any fun. 

View Episode 1: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Had Kids

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