by
SMK1
Premium Member
1. put the toilet seat down
2. shut drawers after they open them
3. find a can opener that has always been kept in the same spot for 20 years.
4. buy toys the kids actually want and not ones that they are interested by.
5. ask for directions
6. call a repairman
7. appreciate a good romance novel
8. appreciate a romantic comedy
9. watch HGTV
10. pick up feminine products for their wives without blushing/grumbling
11. understand baby talk from their own tots.
12. put stuff back where they got it from
13. remember to put the kids to bed on time
14. sing kiddie songs with the kids
15. throw away empty milk cartons
16. fold and put away laundry in the correct drawers
17. appreciate the need for bras
18. cry at how beautiful it is when michelle kwan skates
19. get tipsy off peach schapps
20. work the oven
21. pretend they don't notice a hot girl (or at least they don't do this well!)
22. understand why we like Oprah
23. pretend to like Dr. phil
24. admit they don't know why the car is making that funny noise.
25. stand up to their mamma's
26. put together a matching outfit even when the pieces are all there.
27. put dirty clothes in the hamper
28. understand that if they just follow directions we'll quit nagging!
29. understand that we aren't at the movies for the special effects, we're there to see Brad, Mel, Tom, Denzel and others (so no talking when they appear!)
30. remember important dates
31. remember your friends and relatives names
32. realize that a cold really won't kill them and they don't have to take to their beds for a week to treat it.
33. understand that if the house is a mess and you clean it, we will suddenly become very attracted to you.
34. admit that they are getting older and yes the hair IS thinning on top.
35. understand that they will never play x-box better than their 12 yr old nephew/niece
36. understand that some things in the house are strictly for decoration and are not functional (certain towels, candles, oils etc)
37. keep up with what is happening on a soap opera
38. answer the question "what are you thinking about?"
39. admit they don't know how a machine works at the gym
40. admit that they secretly enjoy musicals
41. not play games with the kids, where the kids are sure to get hurt.
42. understand why bars/clubs have ladies night
43. multi-task
44. realize that we really don't care about the stereo system and the difference between thx and dolby digital. (at some point it really does sound all the same.)
45. stay calm around a screaming newborn
46. realize that the correct answer to the question "does this dress make me look fat" is an immediate "no honey you always look great."
this of course is all in fun so if you are easily offended remember it is a joke thread!
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