10. You get to eat kids-style food and not feel guilty. Why, yes, we can go for ice cream!

9. It’s like the joy of being a grandparent without the babysitting or the exhaustion.

8. Someone is thrilled to see you every time. You’ll wish school breaks were shorter because you miss them.

7. Unbelievable amounts of infectious giggling to contend with.

6. It’s an excuse to see all the superhero movies your spouse could care less about.

5. Admit it, you secretly have always LOVED board games but have no one to play with.

4. How’d you like the chance to be someone’s best friend for life?

3. You can get away with just about anything. “Sorry, honey, the kid wanted donuts.”

2. Ballgames are a lot more interesting when you care about someone who is playing.

1. It’s one of the few things in life that you get more out of than you put in. Guaranteed.