1. Every child is different. 2. They grow up really fast. Capture all moments that you can. Take tons of pictures when they are a baby. First 3 years, they wil

1. Every child is different. 2. They grow up really fast. Capture all moments that you can. Take tons of pictures when they are a baby. First 3 years, they will change every month physically a lot faster than after 3. 3. Plan things but don't worry if you mess up and never blame yourself. Kids make u do that. Some things will happen that you cannot control. Deal with it. Don't over stress about planning too much. Almost always, it is not your fault. Just the nature of how kids are. 4. If you have multiple children, don't compare them with each other. Related to #1. 5. If you think life is hard now, you have no idea whats coming to you mostly in a good way :). Kids will test your patience and no matter what, you have to deal with them. My kids changed my sleeping habits for the better. Don't wanna wake up at 6:30 ? Sorry your kid is awake and u HAVE to. 6. Most important for me: Kids are one the best experiences you can have. Don't worry about the negatives. It is a great feeling and experience of life. This is not to shit on people who don't want kids. I respect that. Kids are hard. But personal opinion, they are worth it. I can have the worst day at work/life but when I see my kids, it lightens me up. All the best.