Life with a Daycare Downstairs

My mom runs a daycare in our groundfloor basement. In case your mom was thinking about doing this, here are the top five and bottom five things about having a daycare downstairs.

Plus #1: Just going downstairs, you can see cute kids.

Minus #1: Just going downstairs, you can smell stinky kids.

Plus #2: When you leave, they all yell, "Bye Anthony," and you feel good that you have made a good, strong impression.

Minus #2: When your brother leaves, they all yell, "Bye Anthony," and you suddenly realize that maybe you haven't made as strong impression as you thought.

Plus #3: If you forgot to set your alarm, someone rings the doorbell at 8:30am to wake you up.

Minus #3: When you want to sleep in, someone rings that doorbell at 8:30am to wake you up.

Plus #4: If you're my mom, your lawn is always well-kept.

Minus #4: If you're me, you have to mow the lawn all the time, or you get to hear my mom complaining that, "The kids are tripping on the grass again."

Plus #5: When parents see you, your mom beams proudly when they say to her, "Wow, you look amazing for your age!"

Minus #5: When parents see you, you feel old when they say to her, "Wow, I can't believe he's your son. He's so old!"

As you can see, there are all sorts of tradeoffs. Figure out what's important to you to help you make your decision.