well congrats on your 6  month old! but in all seriousness come back and talk to me when your child is a few years older. One thing I have learned about being a parent of a pre-teen girl is that all those idealistic theories get thrown out the window or at least face a serious challenge by reality. I am still searching for a copy of that D*mn book that the hosptial gave me with all the answers if you have yours please send me a copy. (parent joke) 

LOL not cynical its just survival.

Kids are cute when they are young because it keeps them from you giving them away.... when they get older its because they know your address and phone number.