I've never been one for reading instructions

I've never been one for reading instructions, so it's no surprise that I wasn't overly thrilled at the idea of reading any of the What to Expect  books. Sure, I bought What to Expect When You're Expecting, and I'm pretty sure I thumbed through it, looking at the pictures.  Maybe I should have read it...I might not have been as surprised by some of the things that happened.  However, I'm pretty sure that the crap my kids pull isn't in any book.

I know all the psycho-babble about kids and parenting...nurture their creativity; all kids are different; kids are the product of their environment..all of it.  By no means, am I an expert or a preacher.  I do, however, believe that parents learn from their mistakes.  Let's face it, my experience with my second son has been far less traumatic, far more enjoyable, and much different than that of my first son.  If child-rearing is like learning to ride a bike and each kid is like a fall from the bike, I could be damn near perfect after about a dozen kids.  Maybe that's why the Duggars have so many...They must be perfect parents!

Some of what I write may be viewed as sarcasm.  It is; I've never denied it.  Some of what I write may not be politically correct.  I can guarantee it won't; it's called honesty.  Some of what I write won't be what the psychologists, child development professors, or child care professionals preach; it's way more useful.  Some of what I write isn't even helpful; many times shared experiences are just as therapeutic.