Children, aren't they great?

[Talon]

This is probably the only forum I've ever seen where someone can make this kind of request without getting e-bitch-slapped

[dalesys]

...How'd that help the biological clock, Raps?

Probably added a fire engine and two ambulances to the alarm response...

[Mishi]

Children are great... but dang... they suck up all your free time. They need to be constantly monitored, fed, changed, watered, and have the sharp implements removed from their hands at all times.

And yet, all of that is wiped out with a big hug, kiss and an 'I love you, Daddy/Mommy'.

In my kids case, they also need to be taught the importance of wearing pants! Don't worry GK, I've decided against teaching them "Call this number, yell for pants!"

It's not just 'I love you Daddy/Mummy' that fixes everything and makes having kids worthwile, it's the on-top-of-the-world feeling that you get when one of your munchkins says "You're my hero Mummy/Daddy!"... followed by trying to figure out when the kids saw you nude after they say "I'm a superhero, and superheroes don't wear clothes!"

[r2cagle]

"I'm a superhero, and superheroes don't wear clothes!"

Yah... I still haven't figure out why there is stripping from the entry door to bedroom... I'm constantly following a trail of clothes... and it's from both the males in my house. What's the deal... are you cooler when the junk is free? What?

[Mishi]

Mine are both girls, but we have the same problem. I see early toilet training in my 19 month old's future - she's figured out how to take her nappy off and runs around giggling/belly-laughing.

Edited to add - See what you have to look forward to Raps? Also, the tantrums over any Transformers movies/series after the animated movie not being the REAL Transformers. (Except for Beast Wars)

[AnaKhouri]

I swear, some days I think "Why did I ever believe this was a good idea?". That's when Khan is trying to fling himself down the stairs, harasses the cat incessantly even though she already scratched him, climbs into the fridge/dryer when I open it, splashes in the toilet, screams like I'm killing him when I change his diaper, thrashes and howls at nap time, and whines and clutches my leg all. Freaking. Day.

And then...he smiles.

Times like now, when I am sick and worn out, that doesn't make all right with the world, but it reminds me why I chase him down every single time he gets near the steps or snatch him away from the (un-declawed) beast.

[Becks]

Is it too late to volunteer?

[tropicsgoddess]

Sorry Raps, SO has dibs on the female parts.

[cinema guy]

Do what I did, get a girl with some ready-made ones.

[Rapscallion]

Sorry Raps, SO has dibs on the female parts.

Yours or mine?

Rapscallion

[Cazzi]

In my kids case, they also need to be taught the importance of wearing pants! "

It doesn't get better as they get older... my grown up daughter spends all her days sans pants