Top 10 Reasons to Have 3 Kids

1. Mini-vans are awesome…Really

Having three kids is the perfect excuse to trade in your clunky SUV for a roomy, fuel-efficient, family-friendly, mini-van.  When other moms in SUVs see you at carpool and scream, “You got a minivan!” just smile as you push open your sleek, safe automatically sliding doors and say, “Had to – 3 kids.”

2. It’s good for your marriage

The third child makes you appreciate your spouse even more because, frankly, you can’t handle three kids on your own.  The next time your husband or wife does something that irritates you, you will find yourself biting your tongue.  Go ahead and drink milk right from the carton, honey. Just don’t forget to change the baby’s diaper after you’re done.

3. People will think you are a celebrity 

Everywhere you go with three kids in tow, people will stare as you walk by. Sure, they may be staring at you because they think you are crazy. But it’s much more fun to pretend they are mistaking you for Angelina Jolie.

4. Baby gear is expensive

If you’ve already paid $200 for a carseat and $500 for a double jogging stroller, then you should definitely have another baby just to get more return on your investment.

5. Your car/house/wardrobe is already a mess

What’s a few more smashed goldfish on the floor of your car? Once you take the plunge and have two, your life already revolves around your children.  Having one more will help your children learn to take turns being the center of your attention.

6. Your older children will finally put down their iPads

Parents who have a third child are shocked at how much their older children enjoy playing with their youngest sibling.  Making a happy baby laugh is far more gratifying than making an angry bird fly.

7. Increase your odds for Eldercare

We all want to believe our kids will be there for us in our golden years.  But let’s face it, your oldest will probably blame you for everything, your second will probably move out of state, and so your third is your best chance for having an adult child who is willing and able to pick up your prescriptions.

8. Kids are funny

Most parents would agree that some of their best laughs in recent years were because of (or at the expense of) their kids.  The more kids you have, the more you laugh.  Of course, it can also mean more tears, more stress and more college tuition, but let’s try and stay focused on the positives.

9. Babies aren’t obnoxious

When your 4 year-old starts saying things like “whatever” and “just move on” you’d do anything to turn back the clock.  But you can’t.  You can, however, have another baby.  Give yourself one more chance to enjoy the baby smell, the baby smiles and the adorable, inoffensive baby talk.

10. Third time’s a charm

Your third child will be the happiest, easiest, most fun baby ever. Guaranteed. Perhaps it’s because you’ve worked out all your parenting kinks on the first two. Or maybe it’s because your third child has to learn to wait in line from an early age.  Whatever the cause, just know that it’s true. Most of the time.