:: PRISMS - You Know You're An SMS Parent When...

You Know You're An SMS Parent When...

by Margaret Miller, Herndon, Virginia

• Medical terminology flows easily from your mouth as if you are talking about the weather

• You can compare SMS "war" stories with the best of them.

• Doctors are calling YOU for consultations— (maybe you could send them a bill!)

• You have become a "nocturnal" person — up with all the other night creatures.

• You know the complete T.V. Guide listings for the hours of 1:00 am to 5:00 am.

• You know you should have Katie Couric's and Bryant Gumbel's job and pay — you're also up at 4:00 am working hard!!

• You have become a behavioral specialist, and military schools have invited you to sit on their board of directors.

• You know the first and last names of EVERY person working at your health insurance company.

• You rejoice in a FULL night's sleep!!

• You rejoice in a FULL night's sleep!! (This attribute was worth repeating.)

• Your coffee table reading not only includes Better Homes and Gardens, but also copies of the latest genetics journal and other scientific articles.

• Patience has not only become one of your "well-earned" virtues, but is a full time job!

• You rejoice in your child's smallest accomplishments (learning to chew or brushing their teeth) and their daily abilities to compensate for their disabilities.

• You rejoice in watching your child grow and learn.

• You rejoice in them!