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Benefits of having three kids #1:
Absolutely noone (family & others) gives unprompted parenting advice anymore (probably because they gave up).
Absolutely noone (family & others) gives unprompted parenting advice anymore (probably because they gave up).
Benefits of having three kids #2:
Being able to say (in theory) things like: “well, *some* of my kids play Golf”
Being able to say (in theory) things like: “well, *some* of my kids play Golf”
Benefits of having three kids #3:
Being able to switch from man to zone defense at home.
Being able to switch from man to zone defense at home.
Benefits of having three kids #4:
Number of hugs/relationships in family increased exponentially.
Number of hugs/relationships in family increased exponentially.
Benefits of having three kids #5:
Extreme weightlifting challenge accepted, all day every day @JessicaCalarco
Extreme weightlifting challenge accepted, all day every day @JessicaCalarco
Benefits of having three kids #6:
Not feeling the urge to try out every parenting fad the second time round #babysigning
Not feeling the urge to try out every parenting fad the second time round #babysigning
Benefits of having three kids #7:
Savings lots of money on babysitters (because noone in their right mind watches three kids). Winning!
Savings lots of money on babysitters (because noone in their right mind watches three kids). Winning!
Benefits of having three kids #9:
The thought that gets me through the day: in the far future, playing Tennis doubles with wife & kids (youngest as either ball boy or umpire)*
*i don’t play Tennis
The thought that gets me through the day: in the far future, playing Tennis doubles with wife & kids (youngest as either ball boy or umpire)*
*i don’t play Tennis
Benefits of having three kids #10:
Didn’t pay attention in school? Don’t worry, you’ll get to go over basic alphabetization again. Real slow. Thrice.
Didn’t pay attention in school? Don’t worry, you’ll get to go over basic alphabetization again. Real slow. Thrice.
Benefits of having three kids #11:
If you love parent teacher conferences, you’re in for a treat!
If you love parent teacher conferences, you’re in for a treat!
Benefits of having three kids #14:
Bedtime stories become this weird fit-for-multiple audiences extravaganza in which NexoKnights, cute farm animals and scary monsters can happily coexist in one narrative.
Bedtime stories become this weird fit-for-multiple audiences extravaganza in which NexoKnights, cute farm animals and scary monsters can happily coexist in one narrative.
Benefits of having three kids #15:
Let’s just say we’ve developed a lot of anti-bodies.
Let’s just say we’ve developed a lot of anti-bodies.
Benefits of having three kids #16:
Sample sizes (n = 3) pretty ok for qualitative comparative case studies.
Sample sizes (n = 3) pretty ok for qualitative comparative case studies.
Benefits of having three kids #17:
Guess who is *never* stopped by the Oxfam/WWF/Amnesty guys asking for a moment of my time?
Guess who is *never* stopped by the Oxfam/WWF/Amnesty guys asking for a moment of my time?
Benefits of having three kids #18:
Laundry, cleaning, bathing time,
managing appointments and nights are surprisingly really... erm, nope that was the other list. That part sucks. #dadlife #adulting
Laundry, cleaning, bathing time,
managing appointments and nights are surprisingly really... erm, nope that was the other list. That part sucks. #dadlife #adulting
Benefits of having three kids #19:
Knowing every parent, their kids, networks and backstories in the neighborhood. #theoriginalfacebook #connected
Knowing every parent, their kids, networks and backstories in the neighborhood. #theoriginalfacebook #connected
Benefits of having three kids #20:
Immediate acquisition of the skill to fall asleep immediately, wherever, no matter how noisy, bright or uncomfortable
#car #train #airplane #parkbench #ThingsKidsHaveTaughtMe #parenting
Immediate acquisition of the skill to fall asleep immediately, wherever, no matter how noisy, bright or uncomfortable
#car #train #airplane #parkbench #ThingsKidsHaveTaughtMe #parenting
Benefits of having three kids #21:
Constantly recognizing that public care workers, such as teachers, kindergarten & hospital staff are society’s real MVPs. #thanks
Constantly recognizing that public care workers, such as teachers, kindergarten & hospital staff are society’s real MVPs. #thanks
Benefits of having three kids #22:
Developing super-human skills in quickly and accurately reciting Dr. Seuss stories.
Developing super-human skills in quickly and accurately reciting Dr. Seuss stories.
Benefits of having three kids #23:
Being able to understand social movement theory much better, and why popular mass protests can be quite effective.
Also: developing a secret liking for benevolent dictatorships. #nudging #sorryeverythingisaboutwork #sorrynotsorry
Being able to understand social movement theory much better, and why popular mass protests can be quite effective.
Also: developing a secret liking for benevolent dictatorships. #nudging #sorryeverythingisaboutwork #sorrynotsorry
Benefits of having three kids #24:
Inventors of washing machine, dishwasher, disposable diapers & @netflix - we heart you (except Peppa Pig, you can go to hell).
Inventors of washing machine, dishwasher, disposable diapers & @netflix - we heart you (except Peppa Pig, you can go to hell).
Benefits of having three kids #25:
Having a competition with your suffering co-parent about how often you have to repeat the same sentences over and over again. “We need to leave! Put on your coat!” #theansweristoomany
Having a competition with your suffering co-parent about how often you have to repeat the same sentences over and over again. “We need to leave! Put on your coat!” #theansweristoomany
Benefits of having three kids #26:
The increasing likelihood that at least one of them actually does what you tell them at a given point in time. #TheResistance
The increasing likelihood that at least one of them actually does what you tell them at a given point in time. #TheResistance
Benefits of having three #kids #28:
Kids realize early on that democracy is a sham.
#justkidding #liberalinstitutionsalltheway
#notajokeintheageofTrump
Kids realize early on that democracy is a sham.
#justkidding #liberalinstitutionsalltheway
#notajokeintheageofTrump
Benefits of having three kids #29:
Christmas, Halloween & Easter turn from snoozing borefests into magical celebrations full of lights, colors, hopes, dreams & nasty stomachaches afterwards.
Christmas, Halloween & Easter turn from snoozing borefests into magical celebrations full of lights, colors, hopes, dreams & nasty stomachaches afterwards.
Benefits of having three kids #30:
Socks‘ sizes are virtually indistinguishable at any age, making for perfect substitutes.
Socks‘ sizes are virtually indistinguishable at any age, making for perfect substitutes.
Benefits of having three kids #31:
The baby has seen Back to the Future.
The baby has seen Back to the Future.
Benefits of having three kids #32:
People unexpectedly do stuff for us out of pity #runningtheme #stilltakeit #parentinghacks
People unexpectedly do stuff for us out of pity #runningtheme #stilltakeit #parentinghacks
Benefits of having three kids #34:
No running noses/sniffles feels like a lottery win.
No running noses/sniffles feels like a lottery win.
Benefits of having three kids #35 (it keeps going)
The baby has now seen Space Jam (and done other wildly age-inappropriate things). #knife #glassware #permanentmarker
The baby has now seen Space Jam (and done other wildly age-inappropriate things). #knife #glassware #permanentmarker
Benefits of having three kids #36
Any business trip for either of us feels like a goddam holiday. #wakingupat6anyway #commutingislove
Any business trip for either of us feels like a goddam holiday. #wakingupat6anyway #commutingislove
Benefits of having three kids #37
Growing up in the neighborhood, they are not so much “siblings” but can be rather described as “organized crime”. #noisegang #loudasf
Growing up in the neighborhood, they are not so much “siblings” but can be rather described as “organized crime”. #noisegang #loudasf
Benefits of having three kids #38
The baby can say ‘Pokemon’ and ‘Chocolate’ but not his own name.
The baby can say ‘Pokemon’ and ‘Chocolate’ but not his own name.
Benefits of having three kids #39
When it’s time for the *second* hand-me-down of clothes and toys, they are cool/retro again.
When it’s time for the *second* hand-me-down of clothes and toys, they are cool/retro again.
Benefits of having three kids #40
We have *all* of the kids clothes, in *all* sizes.
We have *all* of the kids clothes, in *all* sizes.
Benefits of having three kids #41
The baby has seen Home Alone (and liked it).
The baby has seen Home Alone (and liked it).
Benefits of having three kids #42
If everyone has a playdate, there are at least 7-8 people at home. Absolutely manic.
If everyone has a playdate, there are at least 7-8 people at home. Absolutely manic.
Benefits of having three kids #43
Being able to observe so many instances of care and friendship between the three of them. The family is a complex ecosystem of love (or mind-blowingly annoying).
Being able to observe so many instances of care and friendship between the three of them. The family is a complex ecosystem of love (or mind-blowingly annoying).
Benefits of having three kids #44
Having your parenting evaluated in real-time and commented upon. "Dad, don't you think you could cook something a little more healthy for "J"?". LoL.
Having your parenting evaluated in real-time and commented upon. "Dad, don't you think you could cook something a little more healthy for "J"?". LoL.
Benefits of having three kids #45
The oldest can distribute snacks, the middle one spills it on the floor, the youngest eats it off. Teamwork?
The oldest can distribute snacks, the middle one spills it on the floor, the youngest eats it off. Teamwork?
Benefits of having three kids #46
They are *definitely* not lonely in case a pandemic hits and we stay at home.
They are *definitely* not lonely in case a pandemic hits and we stay at home.
