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100 reasons why I love being a parent
December 13, 2006 at
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Reason #1: I snuck upstairs to make sure my kids were warmly tucked in and caught myself - she is absolutely the most beautiful girl in the whole world.
... and I'm sure every father feels the same way.
Here is the *official* list of 100 reason why SDers love being a parent: (list compiled from the responses in this thread)
... and I'm sure every father feels the same way.
Here is the *official* list of 100 reason why SDers love being a parent: (list compiled from the responses in this thread)
- I snuck upstairs to make sure my kids were warmly tucked in and caught myself - she is absolutely the most beautiful girl in the whole world.
- sticky kisses
- The sound of their pure laughter.
- when they first say i wuv you mommy your heart just melts
- Cards and projects my kids make for me at school. My house is plastered with artwork, all priceless gems.
- handprints on the windows and walls
- Their honesty and matter of factedness.
- because they make you feel like you're the most important person in the world
- because they make you stop sweating the small stuff....like who cares if there's french fries or goldfish crackers wedged in between the seats of the car.
- a simple kiss fixes any booboos
- Because its the simple things they do that make you smile.
- Being told "Mommy...you're my best friend"
- Kissing boo boos, and having it actually work. The faith that kids put in that kiss is amazing.
- falling asleep in your arms
- watching them grow day-by-day ... seeing time fly
- Realizing they might have a better memory than you
- i get to be someones hero, the ability to comfort after a bad dream
- watching them do things u taught them. i.e: tying shoelaces
- Having kids gives me a good excuse to buy Lucky Charms and Cocoa Puffs
- They teach you to look at the world through a child's eyes again !
- hearing them repeat word for word what u said about aunt berthas awful sweater or grammas cooking
- tiny lil toes
- cartoons!
- seeing your 4 year old wake mommy up from an afternon nap " 'cuz shes gunna be noturnal"
- Watching them start to figure things out all on their own (my daughter finished a giant piece puzzle tonight all on her own - very little coaching from daddy)
- the way they wrap their arms around you and put their head on your shoulders as you carry them up the stairs to get ready for bed.
- the reasons they give to keep you in the room after they've been put to bed. (ie "one more story", "sing me another song", "I need another hug", etc etc)
- nothing is sexier to me than watching father and son together
- watching the same movie over and over and over again with them b/c its their favorite!
- Bedtime stories
- Always having someone love you unconditionally
- Because they make you want to be a better person
- bath time fun
- Really bad karaoke! Listening to them sing to songs on the radio
- no matter how awful u sound, they think ur a good singer
- Their growing imagination. How they "make you breakfast" and serve it to you. (via empty plate, open hands, whatever)
- arts and crafts and coloring inside the lines and noone cares if you go outta the lines too
- Tea parties
- The cheesy smile for a camera
- when their sick, sleeping in the parents bed makes them feel better
- Their complete trust in you.
- vaccinations=fun times!!
- Potty Training
- brushing teeth together
- them wanting to help with everything
- the smell of baby lotion
- the smell of a freshly washed baby
- Making babies
- playing dress up
- watching them take their first steps
- Wide-eyed joy they exhibit when they discover something new / do something for the first time
- when they wake you up in the morning for a hug
- The way they cuddle up next to you when you read them a book or watch a movie together
- For having the lil guy jump and pick up stuff that just dropped on the floor when doing projects in the Garage...a nail or screw will slip..."I got that Dada"
- Making faces
- "Son, go to the beer fridge and get daddy a beer."
- The look on my kids faces when they see me and run up to give me a hug
- The beaming face when you help them understand a math problem and they realize they already knew how to do it
- Finally having someone that loves you unconditionally and I love unconditionally in return
- Remembering the day they were born, putting your finger into their small hand and having them instinctively squeeze it
- LMAO when they sneeze big long snot streams out their noses...
- Answering their simple questions. Lots and lots of questions.
- Looking back and missing getting up several times at night to feed the infant
- Sitting in your lap, doing anything constructive (art, reading, computer, etc)
- Watering the flowers with a garden hose, and them seeing a rainbow thru it for the first time, and their utter amazement at the colors and saying, do it again Mommy, make the rainbow come back......
- Watching big sister (23 months old) tell little sister (11 months) to say "You're supposed to tell mommy 'bless you' " after I sneezed.
- Watching her say her bedtime prayers from beginning to end all by herself.
- Watching her tell her little sister "I love you Court-ney".
- Having them enforce the rules around the house. Telling total strangers "No shoes on the white carpet!"
- Having a kid with manners - who says please and thank you almost every time without being prompted.
- Coming home at the end of the day and having them yell "Daddy!" and run into your arms from across the room
- When I put him into bed in his top bunkbed, he grabs my arm in his, looks up at me and says, "I love you Daddy."
- Before, I lived for myself. Now, I live for others.
- I volunteer as a greeter at my son's school every Monday. When he sees me on his way to the lunchroom (he is a first-grader) he runs out of line to give me the biggest hug ever. He doesn't even care if it's not "cool" to do that; he just loves me.
- when the youngest calls me "mommy" even though I am not, and the oldest tells me I am "the best mommy in the whole wide world" and "she knows I am always going to be here for her" those words make me happy they also make me realize why I gave up so much in my life to care for them. (from a future parent)
- Listening to them talk to their siblings, stuffed animals, or imaginary friends
- because they are your little buddies (good read post #88)
- The giggling of an infant
- when they come up to you and kiss you or hug you just because and then you hear "I love you Mommy, your the bestest Mommy in the whole world" makes ya feel like a million bucks....they know exactly when you need it too
- when they bring you cups of "food and drinks" and expect you to "eat them all down", or take your order like they are a waitress.
- Tickaling the begeeesus out of my two boys
- So I feel like crap today... really under the weather. Chills, the whole bit. My 3 yr old knows it, and has taken extra steps to be good today. (bless him!) But my favorite thing that's happened today was when he said: "Mama's tummy hurts. Stay right there Mama. I be right back. You need Superman bandaid."
- Kids have minds like a steel trap and aren't afraid to say things you've said!
- Dressing them up for Halloween
- Every day I wait for my 3 year old asks me to be a Horsie and sing ' Daddy be a Horsie' Baby song.
- Playing games our two year old comes up with all by herself.
- The joys of Christmas!(i.e. turning the Christmas tree on and off approx. 742 times a day, because it never gets old)
- The way she cries if you leave for work before giving her a kiss goodbye.
- When she insists that we say prayer before meals, even if we're at McDonald's.
- when they want your attention but you explain that you're on the phone..so they hang it up for you, in the middle of the conversation with your own mother.
- when they are older and, knowing that you recently had surgery, open the car door for you and drive in a way to try avoiding any bumps.
- God, I love my daughter. This thread made me smile. She is only 5 months old and has managed to change my entire life. I got my doctorate for her. I get up every day just for her. I cannot explain the horrible path I was headed down before I got pregnant.
- I love it because of the wonder of childhood! I beat cancer to see my children grow up, nothing will stop me from being mom!
- I also wanted to add having two three year olds kiss my boo boo's when I come home from the hospital... Someone above mentioned kids taking care of us when they are older, but they also care for us when they are young. kids rock.
- The joy of seeing a sick kid get better & bounding around the house with newfound energy.
- All the GREAT memories !
- Kids concern for other people. My 4yo daughter asked a Santa Claus character that had stopped by her classroom if had had brought Rudolph, it was foggy outside and she was worried that he might have trouble finding his way home.
- They're better than puppies for meeting women
- When they freak out screaming "i have ants inside my feet" when all it is is pins & needles (I'm assuming feet falling asleep and not actual pins and/or needles!)
- Because at any time of the day or night, you can focus on a happy thought of them and just smile
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1. Disposable income. --> New reasons to go back to Toys R Us and play with toys we enjoyed as a kid!
2. No sick kids around the house. --> No one to care for. You haven't felt pain till you've held something so fragile in your arms and felt absolutely helpless to do anything. Reason #95: The joy of seeing a sick kid get better & bounding around the house with newfound energy.
3. House remains clean and orderly. --> Ya got me there
4. Don't have to drive anyone anywhere. --> New activities have their own rewards, kids sports, music/theatrical productions, etc. Watching them participate is a joy unto itself.
5. Don't have to censor myself. --> Would you use that language around your mother?
6. Don't have to pay 4x as much for extra tickets to hockey games / extra meals at restaurants, etc. --> It's not 4x, they have kiddie menus and when young they can eat off the oversized portions restaurants serve.
7. Can work all day, go to the gym, come home late and I'm not a deadbeat dad. --> Coming home to an empty house? Sometimes if I'm beat, but that sounds lonely
8. No one waking me up in the middle of the night or early in the morning. --> That really sucks, but I miss it. My wife tells my 4 year old to stop waking me up at night - but I secretly tell her its ok to come in if she needs help with her blanket or had a bad dream.
9. No one talks back to me, ever. --> You're single aren't you.
10. My daily driver is a 2 seater sports car! --> I've had 2 and I miss'm
The next one will be reason #96 btw
Thanks so much for that compliment, it really means a lot. I can only hope that they grow up and feel the same way.
I am glad that there are other stepparents who are caring for their kids, be blood related or not. We aren't always the bad guys.
Thanks so much for that compliment, it really means a lot. I can only hope that they grow up and feel the same way.
I am glad that there are other stepparents who are caring for their kids, be blood related or not. We aren't always the bad guys.
btw My brother was adopted but it never comes up - he's blood as far as I'm concerned.
Reason #97: Kids concern for other people. My 4yo daughter asked a Santa Claus character that had stopped by her classroom if had had brought Rudolph, it was foggy outside and she was worried that he might have trouble finding his way home.
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Reason #100: Because at any time of the day or night, you can focus on a happy thought of them and just smile
Reason #100: Because at any time of the day or night, you can focus on a happy thought of them and just smile
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what's not to love about kidspeak?
boys wear swimsuits, girls wear zucchinis (kinderbooger explanation overheard on my bus)
Reason #100: Because at any time of the day or night, you can focus on a happy thought of them and just smile
... now get me a damn sandwich!
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... now get me a damn sandwich!
Now, what do I get for getting you a sandwhich, eh?