Facts of Life... in my opinion

Things that I have noticed along the way...

1. The qualities in other people that annoy us most, are qualities that we ourselves possess.
2. No one looks good, attractive, "sexy", etc walking downhill.
3. There are things that we as parents deal with daily and are desensitized to, that would turn anyone else's stomach in 2.5 seconds or less
4. Moms can discuss such things (from #4) without so much as blinking an eye
5. Everyone poops, no one wants the details
6. Food cooked by someone else always tastes better
7. My house will never be spotless... it just won't
8. Clorox wipes can be used on any surface. If said surface becomes damaged from the use of a Clorox wipe, then it didn't need to be in our home to begin with
9. Boys stink
10. Eating cat (or dog) food will not kill a child
11. After the age of 6 months (give or take depending on when they become mobile), my children come with bumps, bruises, scratches, or damaged clothing
12. Kids are funny. Especially when they don't know you're watching
13. Kids see and hear everything
14. There are outfits that should never be worn, regardless of whether the are "in style"
15. Being a parent of one child is hard, of two is really hard, of three or more is just plain crazy and I wouldn't change one minute of it
16. Sometimes driving with three screaming children is much more distracting than eating, texting, and applying makeup while driving (combined)
17. I don't remember what I spent my time and energy on before I had children
18. Not all diapers are created equal.
19. I don't know the answers to a lot of the questions my four year old asks me (i.e. How high is the sky? Where is Heaven?)
20. There is no point trying to potty train a little boy until they are ready and interested
21. Parenting is tough. Don't judge.
22. There is a reason for the "Not for children ages 3 and under" label 
23. There is no easy way to get baby food out of nostrils or ears
24. Bathroom walls must be covered in highgloss or semigloss paint (especially if you have little boys around)
25. It is a relief to hear all of my children screaming, when I'm in the shower. That's how I know they're alive