Why Should We Have A Child?

I have always loved babies. I wanted one since I was in university. Back then I didn't even have a potential husband but I still wanted a baby don't ask me how I'll get one. Hahaha.

Now I have Junior. I love my Junior. There's always something about him that makes us smile. Honestly speaking he's not what I expected, he's much much more active than I thought babies could be, and a clever cheeky boy too.

Having said that, there are things we all go through as parents, the downside of parenting that we all aren't told of in baby bonus campaigns. Let's list down what they are:

• Babies cost a lot. And I do mean A LOT. Diapers, wipes, milk, education, childcare just to name a few. Tax benefits and cash baby bonus are great, but it can't cover the whole expenses of course.
• Babies make you lose sleep. Lots of interrupted sleep. Three hours is luxury, and rest is not in your dictionary. 
• Babies are time consuming. Having a relaxing bath is almost impossible unless you have someone to watch over him. But that too isn't a guarantee.
• Wanna continue reading that book? Hobby, you say? Oops baby's crying again. Thankfully I can still find time to bake, my much loved activity. When Junior's bigger, I shall teach him baking too, and that can be our little activity together :)
• Babies keep you and your spouse apart. Literally, if you co-sleep. I don't. Where possible baby sleeps on his own. Couple time is already so precious, I shan't reduce it further. Some people say kids bring couples closer together. It depends on the context. Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't.
• You can say byebye to short easy holidays! Holidays with baby are never the same. And there's extra preparation and stuff to bring.
• Babies will break your heart when they're older. Which kid doesn't rebel and make parents worry you tell me. 
• Babies drain you like Rogue drains energy from the people she touched. Word of advice, don't wait till you're old to have kids. You just don't have the energy to take care of them. At 27 with 1 baby only and I'm quite stretched. 

But.

You'll forget your pain when you see them smile and laugh, give you cuddles and kisses and tell you they love you. You'll easily write off their expenses when you see them become successful. You'll miss them like crazy when you're not with them. They do bring joy to you and your spouse. Babies are the product of your efforts together, how you mould and teach them. When you're feeling down and upset with the world, babies can make you see the world in a whole new different light. You appreciate things in life that you take for granted.

I love you my cheeky little angel :) Can't wait for some family time this long weekend! Though actually Husband is busy on all three days :/