Funny Perks of Parenthood
Our Little Secret: The Best Things About Parenthood (Aside From the Kids, of Course)
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Ask any mom or dad the best thing about parenthood, and they're likely to wax poetic about how wonderful their kids are, the unconditional love, and any number of variations on that theme. And they're completely, totally right. But what about items No. 18, 29, and 46 on our lists? There are plenty of less-pronounced (and OK, less important) reasons that being a parent rocks. Here, a few that make our lists . . . whether we like to admit them out loud or not!
There's something so timeless about a Scholastic book form.
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You get to play with this guy!
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You can do this on Halloween.
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Your priorities are crystal clear.
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Your house, your rules.
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A snowstorm is a (very, very) good thing.
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About 85 percent of you officially outgrew playing with Barbies.
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You always have an excuse.
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You just might get to see your husband wearing a feathery tiara.
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Sometimes, the kids menu just sounds better.
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Yes! An excuse to buy these again.
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The holidays regain their magic.
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No one is allowed to judge your coffee consumption.
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You get more joy out of doing less.
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You don't need to justify having these in the house at all times.
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