GEM
Mommy to Paul - 1lb 7oz wonder
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At my doctor's appointment this morning, my doctor gave me a packet of information and coupons, etc. Included was this typed list. I figured you guys might like it. I thought it was pretty neat.
25 Wonderful Things About Being A Parent
1.You get to cuddle in bed with someone who has absolutely no interest in getting lucky.
2. You can buy fabulous clothes in tiny sizes without once thinking about your waistline.
3. You witness the miracle of a tiny, helpless creature evolving into a self-assured, creative, courageous and completely original human being.
4. Your love handles and bags under your eyes melt away when you child tells you that "you're" more beautiful than a princess.
5.During life's very darkest moments, you can look into your child's face and see hope.
6. You finally understand that you parents didn't deliberately mess you up. They tried to raise you the best, however bumbling, way they knew how. Just like you are doing with your kids now.
7. No matter how self-centered or selfish you may think you are, you realize you have the capacity to put someone else's life first.
8. You really do care about making the world a better place.
9.Kids know how to give pretty good back rubs and they don't expect one in return.
10.You can feel like a math whiz you never were, at least until the kids start fractions.
11. You finally get to buy that Barbie Dream House and remote control car that your own parents said no too.
12. You can make small talk with anyone who has kids, which will get you through just about any business function, wedding reception, or job interview no matter how stiff, awkward or painfully boring it may be.
13. You have the power to provide security and comfort in a most insecure and uncomfortable world.
14. No matter how late you are on a work deadline or how vicious the office politics may be, those little faces that greet you at day's end put everything in perspective.
15. You can see magic in things you didn't think twice about before, an ant making it's way across the front porce or a recycling truck in action on a Tuesday morning.
16. You get to eat french fries and pizza on a regular basis.
17, You're not shy about doing things solo anymore-be it dining on your own while away on business or sneaking off to a movie-because you know you're never really alone in this world.
18.Regardless of how eveolved you thought you were before having kids, you'll see a new person inside of you, blossoming right along with them.
19. You are able to give your parents the same precious thing they gave you: The gift if life.
20. No matter how squeamish you may once have been about the human body, nothing fazes you about your child's-Not his poop, not his vomit, not his snotty nose.
21.Someday soon, your child will teach you somthing you didn't know:the name of jupiter's largest moon, or that the beautiful tree with the fan-shaped leaves in your yard is called a gingko.
22.The uninhibited, intoxicating sound of you child's laughter can wipe away a bad day in seconds.
23. You rediscover and actually use all those great catch phrases of your youth, like "Liar Liar, pants on fire" "Gotcha last" and "Nah , nah nah"
24.Amid the endless lines, rampant commercialism, and frantic preparation, your child's excitement enables you to once again see the magic of the holiday season.
25. Your hearts swell everytime your child says "I love you"
26. You are forced to summon up courage and strength that you never dreamed you possessed.
27. You can watch cartoons and not feel guilty about it.
28. You become a morning person and learn to make the most of it. whether that means sitting outside with your baby while the birds sing or getting more done before 9 am than you used to accomplish in a whole day.
29.Regardless of your romantic success or failure, you will always know what true love feels like.
25 Wonderful Things About Being A Parent
1.You get to cuddle in bed with someone who has absolutely no interest in getting lucky.
2. You can buy fabulous clothes in tiny sizes without once thinking about your waistline.
3. You witness the miracle of a tiny, helpless creature evolving into a self-assured, creative, courageous and completely original human being.
4. Your love handles and bags under your eyes melt away when you child tells you that "you're" more beautiful than a princess.
5.During life's very darkest moments, you can look into your child's face and see hope.
6. You finally understand that you parents didn't deliberately mess you up. They tried to raise you the best, however bumbling, way they knew how. Just like you are doing with your kids now.
7. No matter how self-centered or selfish you may think you are, you realize you have the capacity to put someone else's life first.
8. You really do care about making the world a better place.
9.Kids know how to give pretty good back rubs and they don't expect one in return.
10.You can feel like a math whiz you never were, at least until the kids start fractions.
11. You finally get to buy that Barbie Dream House and remote control car that your own parents said no too.
12. You can make small talk with anyone who has kids, which will get you through just about any business function, wedding reception, or job interview no matter how stiff, awkward or painfully boring it may be.
13. You have the power to provide security and comfort in a most insecure and uncomfortable world.
14. No matter how late you are on a work deadline or how vicious the office politics may be, those little faces that greet you at day's end put everything in perspective.
15. You can see magic in things you didn't think twice about before, an ant making it's way across the front porce or a recycling truck in action on a Tuesday morning.
16. You get to eat french fries and pizza on a regular basis.
17, You're not shy about doing things solo anymore-be it dining on your own while away on business or sneaking off to a movie-because you know you're never really alone in this world.
18.Regardless of how eveolved you thought you were before having kids, you'll see a new person inside of you, blossoming right along with them.
19. You are able to give your parents the same precious thing they gave you: The gift if life.
20. No matter how squeamish you may once have been about the human body, nothing fazes you about your child's-Not his poop, not his vomit, not his snotty nose.
21.Someday soon, your child will teach you somthing you didn't know:the name of jupiter's largest moon, or that the beautiful tree with the fan-shaped leaves in your yard is called a gingko.
22.The uninhibited, intoxicating sound of you child's laughter can wipe away a bad day in seconds.
23. You rediscover and actually use all those great catch phrases of your youth, like "Liar Liar, pants on fire" "Gotcha last" and "Nah , nah nah"
24.Amid the endless lines, rampant commercialism, and frantic preparation, your child's excitement enables you to once again see the magic of the holiday season.
25. Your hearts swell everytime your child says "I love you"
26. You are forced to summon up courage and strength that you never dreamed you possessed.
27. You can watch cartoons and not feel guilty about it.
28. You become a morning person and learn to make the most of it. whether that means sitting outside with your baby while the birds sing or getting more done before 9 am than you used to accomplish in a whole day.
29.Regardless of your romantic success or failure, you will always know what true love feels like.
