Subject: Family (Page 15)

Baby: An alimentary canal with a loud voice at one end and no responsibility at the other.

Dressing a baby is like putting an octopus into a string bag, making sure none of the arms hang out.

(1951 – ) British writer

There are only two things a child will share willingly – communicable diseases and his mother’s age.

(1903 – 1998) American pediatrician & author

When you say 'Bedtime, bedtime, bedtime!' that's not what the child hears; what the child hears is 'Lie down in the dark… for hours… and don't move… I'm locking the door now.'

(1971 – ) Irish comedian, actor & writer

Most people make babies out to be very complicated, but the truth is they have only three moods:
1.Just about to cry 2. Crying 3. Just finished crying.

(1947 – ) American columnist & humorist

You know a man is a redneck if his mama keeps a spit-can on the ironin' board.

(1926 – 1998) American country comedian

My father is schizophrenic, but he’s good people.

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer

I was just surprised when my wife told me we were having a baby. I was like, “Wow, that’s awesome. You’re going to make a great single mom.”

(1966 – ) American actor, musician & comedian

If it tastes good, you can't have it; if it tastes awful, you'd better clean your plate.

Out of the mouths of babes comes cereal.

We must respect the other fellow's religion, but only in the sense and to the extent that we respect his theory that his wife is beautiful and his children smart.

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist

All television is children's television.

advertising expert & editor

The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for 30 years she served nothing but leftovers… the original meal was never found.

(1959 – ) British/American actress, comedian, director, author & screenwriter

My husband and I are either going to buy a dog or have a child; we can’t decide whether to ruin our carpet or ruin our lives.

(1953 – ) comedian, dancer & writer

I’d like to start a family, but you have to have a date first.

(1947 – ) American comedian, writer, actor & television producer

Children have more energy after a hard day of play than they do after a good night's sleep.

You know who really gives kids a bad name? … Posh and Becks.

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer

Having a child makes you a parent; having two, you are a referee.

(1939 – ) British journalist, comedian, writer & media personality

Every child has a right to go to high school and end up with a third grade education.

(1927 – 1997) Am. comedian & satirist notable for mock presidential campaign

I’ve got two children; to be honest I always wanted three children; now I’ve got two, I only want one.

(1968 – ) English comedian & actor

We picked out old-fashioned names for our kids; our little boy is Hunter and our little girl is Gatherer. 

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