Tip #9 - Kids are a great cover for us to act like kids

As adults we are not supposed to do childish things like running around playing tag or making pinewood derby cars. Having children provides the perfect cover for these childish behaviors we all want to do. Doing these childish things make it look like we are being good parents because we are "spending time with our kids" but really I just want to act like a kid.

Example:
Halloween is fast approaching and the kids wanted to carve pumpkins. The kids are a little to young to be handling sharp objects so Arin and I "helped" them carve their pumpkins. The kids picked out the designs they wanted and helped clean out the guts. Then they went and played while Arin and I carved the pumpkins. It was a lot of fun and my pumpkin, sorry I mean "Hyrum's" pumpkin looks totally awesome.

Tip #8 - Remember to collect incriminating evidence

Kids are always doing things that will be embarrassing to them later in life. As a parent it is your job and duty to always have a camera handy to document such moments in your child's life. These pictures and videos can be used later in life to black mail your kids into doing their chores or to scare off an unwanted boyfriend or girlfriend.

Example:
The other day Hyrum came out of Ella's room dressed up as Mrs. Nesbitt (Toy Story, when Buzz is at the tea party). As a responsible parent I had to pull out the camera and document this for later use.