Why Toddlers are the best

So I whine and complain about picking up after the kids, no time for ourselves, diapers, diapers, and more diapers, potty training, stuff getting broken, food fights, coloring with crayons on the walls, finger smudges on the windows, etc, etc, etc. And sometimes I think I just cant wait until they get older and life will be easier. Ya right.

But lately I've been thinking about how this really is the greatest time in my life with kids.
Some reasons:
-You are your kids best friends.
-You are your kids hero's.
-Even when they get in trouble, they just want you to hold them.
-Band aids make any boo-boo feel better, even the ones that require a cast.
-Excuses to watch Disney movies.
-Apple juice is the answer to any of life's problems.
-You remember that sometimes it is fun to sit on the floor and pretend you are an animal or monster.
-They make a minivan cool.(We are stretching on this one).
-Their first offense is a dirty look, second offense a raise of the voice, third offense is a timeout, and problem solved. No court appearance, detention, grounding, or other punishment required.
-You don't worry about who they are hanging out with or what they are doing away from home.
-Their innocence.
-Hot wheels and dolls.
-The backyard is an adventure, not a chore.
-Jumping on the bed is so fun, but don't let Mommy catch you.


And #1.
You should be in the car with me coming home from work and see what happens when the kids hear the garage door opening. It doesn't get any better than that.
Jason