Side Effects . . . .

A side effect of spring is . . .
. . . that plants start pollinating heralding in allergy season.
. . . that I want to takes tons of pictures featuring spring wildflowers.
. . . that the weather can be so unpredictable.
. . . that you are suppose to spring clean.

A side effect of purchasing french bread is . . .
. . . that I want to devour the whole loaf slathered in butter.
. . . that my husband uses it to butter his corn on the cob.
. . . that a child will inevitably drop the bread butter side down onto the floor.

A side effect of having a computer is . . .
. . . that kids want to play PBS kids all the time.
. . . that daddy wants to listen to a particular song online over and over and over and over.
. . . that mommy does not get as many chores done.
. . . that they are obsolete as soon as you buy them.  

A side effect of having children is . . . 
. . . that you never know what they are going to do next.
. . . that you really appreciate what your parents did for you.
. . . that you choose to kiss owies.
. . . that no matter what, you will love them until the ends of the earth.

A side effect of working is . . .
. . . that you want to drink A LOT of chocolate cherry cokes.
. . . that you get to see the light bulb click on when someone gets what you are trying to say.
. . . that you learn to think on your feet and fast.
. . . that you wonder what it would be like to not have to work. 

A side effect of being human is . . .
. . . that you care about what happens to those you love.
. . . that you have faith in things you cannot see.
. . . that your feelings can and will be hurt through the journey of life.
. . . that you have the power within yourself to be whatever you dream.        

Can you think of any side effects?