Used the TV as a babysitter:
Told them, “You’ll grow into it:”
Somehow found their horrendously dishonest behavior endearing:
Given them the last piece of cake, even though you really wanted it:
Did everything possible to minimize their shortcomings:
Genuinely believed he or she was the cutest kid on the planet:
Relished the excuse to do kid stuff again:
Turned into a supervillain when pushed too far:
Encouraged their imagination:
Gone out of your way to make them happy:
Found yourself watching cartoons long after they’ve left the room:
Played along, even if it made you look ridiculous:
Regretted that one second you turned your back:
Said, “Yes” purely because they asked with extreme cuteness:
Encouraged them, even after failing miserably:
Selfishly used them for your own personal amusement:
Lied and told a friend, “He’s adorable:”
Occasionally envied your non-parent friends, because:
Found profound wisdom in the innocence of their words:
Bonded over a common interest:
Found refuge in those few short minutes in the bathroom: