16 Ways You Know You're Ready to Have 3 Kids
If you're considering joining the circus that is being a parent of three, listen up. Not everyone is qualified for such a demanding job. You need toughness, stamina, and resilience. You must be willing to sacrifice all the things you've come to enjoy, including (but certainly not limited to) your own personal space and your sanity. You need a huge car and an even bigger bank account. And you better have room for all that food. Ahead, a few more points to ponder before securing your starring role in the sh*tshow.
You Have So Much Money, You Don't Know What to Do With It
Child care, groceries, camps, clothes . . . see ya later, disposable income.
You Enjoy Constant Loud Noise
Crying, yelling, whining, fighting: you'll get used to it.
You're Cool With Driving a Minivan or the Equivalent of a Tour Bus Around Town
Show me a small SUV that can fit three car seats in one row and I'll give you my firstborn.
You Have a Costco Membership and You Live Close Enough to Go Weekly
You have no choice but to buy in bulk.
Your Immune System Is Rock-Solid
Surprise! Someone is sick . . . again.
You Have a Giant Refrigerator or Room For a Second One in the Garage
Gotta have somewhere to put all that frozen food!
You're Fine With Having No Personal Space
Nope, not even your bedroom is your own.
You Don't Mind Having Things All Over Your House at All Times
Seriously, where does all the stuff come from?!
You Thrive on Chaos
Because you're always just seconds away from major meltdown status.
You Don't Like Going Out to Eat
Forget how much it costs to take five people out to dinner! It's not even fun when they're all crawling on the floor and spilling things.
You're Really Good at Hiding Your Emotions
It's pretty hard not to lose your sh*t sometimes.
You Have a Tiny Elf in Your House Who Does Laundry and Dishes While You Sleep
The clean-up is nonstop.
You Don't Enjoy Travel
Packing for five people is one thing . . . paying for it is another.
You're a Really Fast Eater
And you like leftovers.
You Find Joy in Looking For Lost Things
You'd think with everything out all the time, they'd be able to find it themselves.
You Love Hugs
And kisses. And hand-holding. And being jumped on, sat on, and stuck at the bottom of a dogpile. Sure, with three someone is constantly touching you, but it also means you get triple the love.