Rib Cracker 47

“Before I got married, I had six theories about bringing up children. Now, I have six children and no theories.” By John Wilmot.

When you get a baby, the hospital asks for your wallet, in a modest “how are you paying”, question. Once you get discharged from maternity, the supermarket asks for it, in a bolder statement “everything baby available here”. Then baby starts to grow and it is the school’s turn to offload you. But the big wallet attack comes when your son or daughter becomes a teen. “Can I keep your wallet,” comes the cunning question with a broad smile…

The number of visitors you receive after giving birth may be astounding; but what is even more amazing is the fact that few, if any, of the visitors come to see you. It’s all about baby!

“My friend has a baby. I’m recording all the noises he makes so I can later ask him what he meant.” Stephen Wright

“A baby is an angel whose wings decrease while his legs increase.” By Unknown Author

“Having one child makes you a parent; when you have two you are a referee.” David Frost

“Everybody knows how to raise children, except the people who have them.” P. J. O’Rourke

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