God invented guilt so mothers could be everywhere at once. Having children is like having a bowling alley installed in your brain. Having children will turn you into your parents. If you have trouble getting your children's attention, just sit down and look comfortable. It rarely occurs to teenagers that the day will come when they'll know as little as their parents.
Summer vacation is a time when parents realize that teachers are grossly underpaid.
The best thing to spend on your children is time. Preparation for Parenthood Preparation for parenthood is not just a matter of reading books and decorating the nursery. Here are some simple steps for expectant parents to take to prepare themselves for the real-life experience of being a mother or father. Leave it there for 9 months. Then go to the supermarket.