Quit Your Whining Already

I do not understand why so many parents are constantly complaining about how difficult it is to have children. Nearly once a day I hear someone talk about how they are tired, worn-out or just plain dirty they are because of something that their child did the night before. Seriously . . . what are you whining about?

What right do I have to tell parents to knock it off? Well, I will tell you.

Several weeks ago I was given a plant. Although it was a small plant, it was quite delightful. There were many little buds on it and it brought a smile to my face when I thought about how I become connected to it. We have sat on the balcony together and enjoyed sunny afternoons. We sit in silence while I read and it sunbaths some more. The plant and I . . . we have bonded.

However, my plant is on its nearly ninth near death experience. I am a bad caretaker, but a caretaker who has learned how easy parents of humans have it.

What are you whining about parents? Your kids come to you and tell you when they are hungry. They cry when they are tired and they complain when they have been in the sun to long. If they have too much to drink they make you change them. They tell you what they need.

So I personally think the caretakers of plants have it much harder. We should salute those with the green thumb. For it is hard to care for and nurture plants. They cannot talk. They don't whine. They don't complain. The caretaker mustly simply be one with the plant and know when it is in need. Telepathy is a skill granted to the few.

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In all seriousness, I salute you parents for all of the running around and nurturing you do. You do have a difficult job; a job that I respect. Here's to all the parents out there!