45 Awesome Things About Being A Parent

I'm willing to bet you agree with all of these.

1. Baby bellies.

2. Never worrying about waking up late.

3. Slobbery kisses.

4. Precious mispronunciations.

5. Always knowing where the nearest bathroom is.

6. Ruffle bottoms.

7. Boisterous laughter.

8. Sleeping faces.

9. The biggest, tightest, bestest hugs.

10. “Gifts” of rocks, flowers, and sticks from little hearts.

11. Hello, carpool lane.

12. Kid art.

13. Every single amazing first.

14. How the most beautiful memories are made on the most ordinary days.

15. Understanding your own parents better.

16. The way it draws you closer to your family.

17. Punctuality? Please.

18. Teaching them.

19. Learning from them.

20. The way a newborn nestles into that empty space between your head and shoulder.

21. Toddler snuggles.

22. Sweet baby breath.

23. Rediscovering simple joys.

24. Holding hands.

25. Macaroni and cheese.

26. Unconditional love.

27. How much they enjoy showing you off in their classroom.

28. Baby booties.

29. Playing dress up.

30. The look on their faces when they concentrate really hard.

31. Permission to slow way down.

32. The magic of watching them grow.

33. Feeling forever young.

34. Family parking spots.

35. How they run into your arms at the end of the day.

36. How they inspire you to be the best you can be.

37. Feeling needed.

38. Toothless smiles.

39. Playing Santa.

40. Immeasurable pride.

41. They made your parents grandparents.

42. They might even make you a grandparent!

43. Nothing grosses you out anymore.

44. Nothing matters as much anymore.

45. They take the attention off you.

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