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We’re just winging it. Seriously, we didn’t come with a manual. One day we were living our lives and then kids happened! Just because we’re older doesn’t mean we have it all figured out.
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We chat about you when you’re not around. It might seem sneaky, but watching you grow is different from experiencing it ourselves. We try to hold it together, but as soon as you leave for school, I’m on the phone with my best friend sharing all the hilarious and cringe-worthy moments.
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We dislike punishments too. Taking away your tablet for a week is rough on us as well. It’s not fun being the bad guy!
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You didn’t break us in. Just because you’re the oldest doesn’t mean we let your siblings get away with more. Honestly, we’re just exhausted.
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Not all kids are our favorites. Just because we have our own doesn’t mean we adore all your friends. Some of them can be a bit much.
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We have favorites, but it changes. The “favorite child” can switch from day to day, depending on how you’re behaving. You have the power to influence that!
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We’re tired of our own cooking too. Many of us once loved to whip up new dishes. But cooking for you three times a day can drain the joy out of it.
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73 seconds is all we get of peace after a vacation. That’s the time it takes for the excitement of being home to turn into the chaos of whining and arguing. Sometimes, we wish we could just escape again!
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We sometimes tell little fibs. “Sorry, the store was out of your favorite snack” or “Those sneakers are sold out.” Sometimes it’s easier than dealing with the meltdown.
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We can’t stand Caillou. Seriously, all parents collectively sigh at the mention of that show.
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