It is not for the weak.
And there should probably be a sign that says, “Must be ‘this strong’ to ride.”
But for those who jump on, it can actually be pretty fun.
We talked to more than a dozen women about what they secretly love most about motherhood.
Here are the top things women won’t often admit they like about having kids!
Having kids means never having to drip-dry because there’s always someone within ear-shot when you need another roll.
There’s always someone close by ready to retrieve.
She has rearranged her schedule so that she can be home during the day for her three kids.
Kids are known to get stuck on one or two food options, and obsess.
“I love eating kid food,” said Jenna Allen.
Grilled cheese, PB&J’s, mac-and-cheese, and pizza are the best!
Kids make it ok to give into those temptations.
Teaching future generations the value of hard work while simultaneously getting free labor is a definite perk.
But sometimes it’s fun to have an excuse to just sit and color or do a puzzle.
Kids make you slow down and remember what it means to just be silly and have fun.
Leaving a work party early “because of the sitter” is a classic move, Spiekerman said.
“I love giving her everything I never had,” said Monica Saenz.
An up-close study of human behavior
“I love when they fight,” said Amanda Joelle.
“I just love seeing their personalities come out and how they learn to deal with one another.
What better way to learn people skills than dealing with a pain-in-the-ass sibling?”
The best though, is when they still have a fever, but the symptoms are gone.
They can’t go to school because they’re contagious, but they don’t really feel bad anymore.
So everyone can eat popsicles and snuggle up with some Netflix, guilt-free.
“I love wearing a tiara and glitter in my hair,” Spiekerman said.
Kids draw the silly out of you.
They need to pretend and play for learn.
So really, wearing massive amounts of eye shadow and sparkles is all in the name of education.
Not all mothers have mastered the art of a good nap, but it should be a priority.
“I love having someone who loves me unconditionally.
No matter how much cottage cheese my ass gets, or rats nest in my hair.
They think I’m the prettiest woman around,” said Maral Faili.
Having kids means never having to say “I’m sorry for eating all your chocolate.”
And to the mother goes the spoils!
I don’t think you have to have children to be a good person.
But having children made me a better person out of necessity.
Having children is like having one of those cosmetic magnifying mirrors that shows all your pores.
You not only see yourself in them, but you see all your flaws magnified.
The great thing is that you also see your best assets come to life.
Awise preschool teacheronce told me that children don’t need to grow up to be people.
They are whole people right now.
Their thoughts, feelings and emotions are valid.
But while they are whole people, they are uncivilized people.
That’s a tall order.
And it’s often a thankless job.
But without kids, our planet has no future, and without good parents the children would be lost.
