People who babysit for a full-time job, or even just weekend work, may catch flack for not having a "real" job, but I think it's one of the best jobs anyone can have. Here are 30 reasons to back that assumption up!
1. Hours are usually flexible.
Need an extra couple of hours in the morning off? Just shoot your boss a text.
2. Cookies are an acceptable lunch (occasionally).
Oatmeal raisin? Ain't nobody got time for a healthy cookie.
3. Trips exploring all the playgrounds in town is a perfect way to spend an afternoon.
Heck yeah, I'll try out all the slides with you.
4. You can buy cartoon Band-Aids without getting funny looks (even if they’re not REALLY for the kids).
Erm, yeah. "For the kids."
5. It curbs baby fever if you’re too young to have kids.
All the cuddles and giggles *heart eye emoji.*
6. If you’re not sure if you ever want kids, it helps you decide.
HOW many diapers have I gone through today?!
7. You ALWAYS have a job when you come home from school.
Weekend home? Job. Three months home? Job.
8. Work attire can be shorts and t-shirts every day if you want.
Bonus points if you tie dye or color the shirts together.
9. Making a frozen pizza and eating it while sitting on the floor watching a movie makes you the coolest person ever.
Indoor picnic? Yes, please.
10. Acting silly is a job requirement.
Resume add on: Has perfected Elmo voice.
11. Rainy days are excuses to play hide-and-seek all day.
Although, being under four feet tall usually gives them the advantage.
12. You can resurrect all the shows you watched and the kids are AMAZED by them.
"Lizzie McGuire"? "Hey Arnold"? Bring it.
13. You also get to watch all the shows from your childhood again.
*Passionately sings theme songs in all their early 2000s glory.*
14. Your hugs and kisses become magical and can fix all boo-boos.
Not as good as Mom's, but pretty close.
15. You (usually) never have to go buy lunch—it’s provided at their house.
Depending on your salary, this can be a great perk.
16. Dancing around the living room is the best cardio.
The Hotdog Dance can have you in a sweat in 20 seconds if done correctly.
17. You become a professional hairdresser and manicurist.
Emoji nails? Done. Dutch Braid? Eh...sure. Sorta. Oooo, now it's a bun. Perfect.
18. Buying them $0.99 slushy makes you their favorite person.
Blue tongue that follows? Even better.
19. Coloring books are now considered fine art.
And no one cares if you stay inside the lines.
20. Bubble fights when doing the dishes are not only accepted, but encouraged.
Who ever said there are too many bubbles?
21. Pillow forts.
Good for naps, snacks and movie days.
22. You get to explain what a VHS is.
Yes, there were things before DVDs!
23. Climbing trees is exciting.
Tree branch? Psh, try a pirate ship sail.
24. You can be terrible at Mario Cart and they still want to play with you.
"Wait, what does the big rocket do again?!"
25. You can be a scientist by catching bugs together.
Some quick Googled facts about ladybugs can go a long way.
26. Naps.
Enough said.
27. You can tell the same jokes over and over and you still get a laugh.
"Knock, knock"
"Who's there?"
"Boo!"
"Boo who?!"
*cue child's laughter*
28. You can catch up on the new high school/junior high “lingo."
Hillary Clinton ain't got nothing on you.
29. Hot Dogs are gourmet.
This is when purple ketchup needs to make a comeback.
30. No matter what, at least part of your day will be filled with smiles and laughter.
And that makes it all worth it.
