Ten Reasons to Be Thankful for Your Kids
1. Money-If you had too much money, you'd get into trouble. Children help you spend it. I ate all the food. My shoes are too small. It's pizza day at school!
2. Quality Control- Is your bed well made? Are you doors well hinged? With kids, you'll always know. They're like quality control testers for all of your things. The spindle came off the railing!
3. Immune System- Who needs a flu shot with children around? They keep your immune system working. They bring germs home from school and spread them around. I want a hug and kiss!
4. Silly- What better excuse could you have to act silly? Parents can run through the sprinkler. They can try out new toys and play video games. I bought it for the kids!
5. Garbage- Don't buy a garbage disposal, just have kids! They eat everything in sight. They'll make rockets from boxes and phones out of cans. Trash is better than toys!
6. Mind- Kids make you think on your feet. They keep your mind sharp. Why? Why? Why? Parents make up crap just to shut their kids up. The sky is blue because...
7. Skills- Kids hone your skills for almost everything. They teach you how to organize. You get to practice negotiating on a daily basis. I'll give you a piece of candy!
8. Exercise- Becoming a parent is better than joining the gym. Kids make you chase them around. You're constantly cleaning, and packing and lugging their things. Mommy, I want to play tag!
9. Self-Esteem- Mommy, you're beautiful. You're a really good singer. Kids give daily compliments. Even when you know they're wrong, it makes you feel good. You could win American Idol!
10. Embarrassing- After having children, you won't get embarrassed. They make you less self-conscious. Kids leave the house wearing two pairs of pants. Is that snot or puke on your shirt?
After having children, nothing seems loud. Kids make lots of noise. Who knew having a shower could feel like a luxury? I got a full night sleep! Who knew reading the paper for five whole minutes could feel like a gift from above? Having children can make you appreciate life. Be thankful for your kids!
Published by Tammy White
Tammy is a freelance writer from Canada with a degree from U.W.O. She has achieved level eight writing status with AC and three writing stars with Helium. A mom of two, welfare caseworker and house flipper... View profile
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Post a CommentChildren are a blessing from God. Thank Jesus Christ our Savior for His blessings.
Very nice article. 5* Thank you.
very nice job! Hugz CJ
very nice job! Hugz CJ
This is a sweet piece, Tammy. I don't really understand the comment below ;)
Hi -
Having children, being able to care for these children is a privilege.
Anyone who doubts Tammy, please read this:
You might get to visit with your children for an hour at a casino, and teach them watercolors or origami.
You might have to hunt for miles to find your children, and then have to pay for them.
Consider yourself lucky if you're in a position to have children of your own, not just "fairy godchildren".
You can see photos of how I looked before I had the plastic surgery which was a medial necessity, as well as a lot of the procedures involved, by tracing this social. I haven't ever had a copy of this social, and am doing my best to have my social shut down.
I have about six "girls" here in the United States, which is why I have so many pen names. It's enough to form a corporate LLC, which would make the arrangement legal. Come and visit us at Triond, we're doing something for children's television (or trying to).