[Mandy4President]

Like the best/worst threads? - lol Here we go again.

The best thing about being a parent. The worst thing about being a parent.

My best thing is when your child tells you they love you FIRST. Its always great when they say it back when you say it, but it is really cool when the idea occurs to them first.

Worst: Just got done cleaning this up, that's what gave me the idea. When they poop in the tub, especially when you spent the day before scouring the bathroom. Addisyn poops in the tub about every other time she takes a bath. I hate it, it is disgusting, and totally something that I could do without.

[2xaround]

Okay, I'll play.

Being the mom of grown children right now, I'd have to say I'm enjoying hearing them say, "Mom, I should have listened to you. You were right." It's nice knowing that through all the turmoil of puberty, I was doing something right. Of course I've always enjoyed the times one of them would crawl on my lap for a big hug and kiss.

The worse part, cleaning up after a sick child in the middle of the night. Or maybe lack of sleep. Or maybe the temper tantrums. I think I've outgrown those now though.

I just can't wait to start all over again.

[CEB]

Poop in the tub - we have not experienced that yet in the 5 months we have had Curtis home. Oddly, I mentioned it to my DH as a possiblity on Sunday(because Curtis was late with his morning business and I needed to give him a bath so we could get going to the aquarium) and DH got this totally panicked look on his face (keep in mind that he is a stay at home dad and has full time solo childcare duties M-Fri) and stammered "You mean kids do that?? W-W-W-What do you do..I mean how do you clean that up? I dont know if I could handle it" He has been looking queasy since. From my demented viewpoint, it was kinda funny.

[jules17]

The best part of being a parent is...well...everything? No, not EVERYTHING, but I guess right now it is seeing "the lightbulb" go off in my son. He is learning new things every day and it is so enjoyable to watch and be a part of that process!! We "talk" all day (I talk and he communicates back in "Sam talk") and it is really nice to dialogue with a 14-month-old. He is really getting into wearing baseball hats and will bring it to me like, "You know what to do, Mom. Put it on me!"


The worst part is when the primary caregiver (me) gets SICK and still has to do primary caregiving. Now THAT is rough.


(Interestingly enough, I too have been on the look-out for the "tub movement" and it has yet to happen. Prior to his bath a few days ago, he was really gassy and had not done any business. Fingers and toes crossed this trend continues.)

[beachdreams]

The best part is her laughing, her smiling and of course her hugs and kisses. I also love to see her master something or learn something knew. I always love hearing "I love you mama or you are beautiful".

The worst part is seeing her sick or sad or her meltdowns. Boy I could live without all of those.

[ej-momtobe]

The best part is when he sees me come in from work, gets a big smile on his face, runs to me and wraps his arms around me. Then just wants to be held.

The worst thing is when he can't sleep during the night or gets up wayyy to early. This doesn't happen often but does happen.

[Leebert2]

The best part for me is cuddling and giggling with my girls.

The worst part is not being able to take naps whenever I want (me that is).

[KKR213]

There are so many choices for best thing...watching my son learn something new or see/experience something for the first time; the hugs and kisses; the sound of his laugh!

The worst thing is when he is sick and doesn't feel well. And you can't just make it all better. I hate seeing him unhappy.

[Mom2princess]

I am a SAHM but there are times when I go to the store by myself and she has Daddy time. When I do get back I love that she comes running up to me and says I missed you. Being a SAHM you do not get that that often. Every night when I put her to bed I tell her mommy loves and she repeats back to me mommy loves. I love that.

The worst part is when she is sick I just want to take her pain away.

Marisa will be three in Oct. and she has yet to poop in the tub. YAY!

[stillwaiting]

For me it is when I have a bad day at the office I know I can always come home and my son will still love me even though someone is mad at me at work.

My son is soooo silly he always makes us laugh. He is fun loving and loves to be chased, tickled, or just for us to all get on the floor and play as a family.

The worst is not enough me time....not enough sleep. I love to sleep and he can go 24/7.

Dad is always working around the house so he isn't much help in that area.

[mommytoEli]

The best part of being a parent is checking on them in the middle of the night....and even the toughest snottiest middle schooler is snoring and drooling and so cute and funny looking......they are so innocent while they are sleeping.

The worst part of being a parent is vomit and poop. Hands down. Once ds, then 1, took off his diaper and painted his crib with poop. I wanted to throw the crib out and get a new one....but that would have involved me touching it. gross. I almost threw up...and speaking of vomit...I hate that too. My rule is once you are 8, you clean it up yourself. I can't do it.....It is amazing how good their aim is since I made this rule! lol! one time we were downstairs eating, and dd, then 9 or 10 turned green and said she was going to be sick. I opened up the side door and told her to run outside(I didn't think she'd make it to the restroom), she puked all over the driveway, and I hosed it down. THAT was the best plan ever...we still laugh about it! puke and poop. nasty.

[WVUMom418]

The bestr part about being a parent is the unconditional love your receive from them. The other great thing is when a total stranger comes up and tells you how well behaved your kids are.

The worst part about being a parent (I can say this because I have a 21 year old) is watching them grow up too fast. You can't wait for them to sit up, then crawl, then walk and talk. And before you know it they are getting on the school bus.

[ddhuab]

I would say the best part are the hugs and kisses and the fact she thinks we have a secret language when she starts silently mouthing "words," too cute.

I think the worst part is that now everytime I hear an awful story about harm to a child, it makes me soooooooo sad and paranoid. (it ALWAYS made me sad, especially when parents are the perpetrators - that is one of the things that made infertility so hard to deal with.... but now, it just affects me even more, hard to explain).


EDITED TO ADD: Regarding Poop in the tub... have you thought about setting her on the potty and reading a book before bathtime? I know your time is probably preciaous and complicated with 4 kids, but I just thought about it because your baby is only a few days younger than mine, and mine pooped in the potty yesterday morning when I put her there after waking her up (it was purely a coincidence... we are really just at the "introduction" stage regarding the potty).


D.

[Larue]

Best thing - when Sabrina hugged me for the first time. And not the Velcro baby clinging to you like a lifeline hugging. But when we were dancing around the living room to Mommy's "old school" tunes. And we were shaking our groove thangs. And she just leaped into my lap and gave me a spontaneous hug. And blessed me with one of her amazing smiles. I just lived a lifetime in that moment.

Worst thing – not being able to protect her all the time.

[carolynpep73]

Best part about being a mommy: Aside from the obvious, I love her sense of humor. Hearing her laugh and squeal is the best. She also cracks me up when she dances or sings along with a CD or TV program. It's pretty stinkin cute

Worst part: Temper Tantrums Early rising and sickness .