You love your kids for countless different reasons.

I love my daughter more than anything but my Blue and Gold Macaw runs a close second.

I sometimes wonder knowing what I know now. Would I do things the same way? If I had a do over.

So one day shortly after sending my daughter off to Florida State University to finish her last two years. I sat down and thought about things from a different perspective and listed the below.

Here are 50 reasons why I believe owning a Blue and Gold Macaw may be a better choice than having a child.

1. You don't need to teach them color coordination. Blue and Gold Macaws have got that down pat. Who or what does it better than a Blue and Gold Macaw.

2. There is no P.T.A.

3. A Macaw doesn't want to go to the movies. When and wherever I want to go so goes my Blue And Gold Macaw.

4. A Macaw gives you the remote. He doesn't care whats on the tube tonight.

5. Your Macaw likes you, mostly.

6. A Macaw doesn't lie to you.

7. A Macaw actually misses you when you're gone.

8. Just because it's Christmas a Macaw won't wake you up any earlier than normal.

9. For a Macaw no Christmas gifts are required.

10. A Macaw doesn't know its his birthday and won't remind you of it everyday for a month.

11. You don't need to take a Macaw to school. You get to be the school.

12. A Macaw doesn't expect a car for their 18th birthday or ever.

13. No need to save for a Macaws college fund.

14. A Macaw loves to wash and dry his own clothes.

15. A Macaw will shower with you.

16. Macaws are cheaper than kids.

17. Macaws are generally friendlier than kids.

18. Its easier to understand a Macaw than a kid.

19.Macaws don't need a night light.

20. A Macaw doesn't want a cell phone or Ipod.

21. Playstation or computer a Macaw doesn't need one.

22. A Macaw will at least try to eat a vegetable.

23. You never need to help a Blue and Gold Macaw with homework.

24. You never need to meet with a Macaws principal.

25. A Macaw will never annoy you with a text message.

26. You don't need to text back a Macaw.

27. It's almost your choice where your Macaw makes his messes.

28. A Macaw doesn't invite strange birds to dinner.

29. Macaws don't get into slumber parties.

30. A Macaw enjoys speaking with you. Even if its only a few words.

31. Macaws are really easy to cook for.

32. Macaw toys are cheaper. But may not last longer.

33. What the bird down the street gets doesn't matter to a Macaw.

34. You can train a Macaw. Or your Macaw can train you. Depends on your outlook.

35. Macaws don't pout very often anyway.

36. You already own an excellent nut cracker.

37. A Macaw will find your jewelery fascinating.

38. What ever you're doing a Macaw will find it fascinating and want to help.

39. A Macaw doesn't ask to sleep over somewhere.

40. Even if it isn't his Birthday or Christmas morning. My Blue And Gold Macaw still likes me.

41. Those prefering quiet don't visit often or stay long.

42. A Blue And Gold Macaws style cannot be cramped. Who has more style than he does.

43. If a macaw has had broccoli once this week already its ok.

44. Macaws don't play soccer.

45. Macaws know who the boss is in the family and they don't care.

46. No teeth, so a Macaw never need braces.

47. If Your Macaw doesn't get a new pair of Nike's he won't die.

48. Macaws don't need a prom dress.

49. You don't need to give a Macaw away because it met another bird.

50. Blue and Gold Macaws never outgrow their clothes.

I have had my Blue and Gold Macaw (Shadow) 12 years longer than the 19 year old daughter. Shadow over all those years has never caused heartbreak or frustration.

He is just a Blue and Gold Macaw and I know this. It is all I ever expect from him. If only my daughter had been that easy.

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