What are 7 things you wish you would have done before you became a parent?

A question I've asked many of my friends (only I didn't state "7"). Let me share their responses. 1. take spontaneous trips 2. go on backpacking trips 3. save more money (because a lot commented that having a child depleted their savings) 4. try an extreme sport 5. pay off housing loan 6. climb the coporate ladder 7. enjoy more time with partner