Editor's Note: I love when parents are able to joke about the stuff of parenting, of mothering, of raising hellions children. I'm not sure I would have believed Jackie at With Just a Bit of Magic had I read her tongue-in-cheek guide to what it's like to become a parent prior to actually becoming a parent. But, oh, it gave me a case of the giggles now. -Jenna
How to Prepare for Becoming a Parent:
Lesson 1
Go to the grocery store.
Arrange to have your salary paid directly to their head office.
Go home.
Pick up the paper.
Read it for the last time.
Credit: macromonetti.