I've learned many things raising five boys and one girl, but the most important are: Always lock the door when you go to the bathroom. Write down what you can. You may need facts to defend yourself when asked to visit their therapists. And... Two survival essentials: Humor to keep you from wigging out and creativity to keep you five steps ahead of a four-year-old. Parents live in the trenches together. We nod and chuckle when we hear how a three-year-old unwrapped, then dumped a Costco-sized box of Tampons into the toilet. Remember: when you document the truth, you get the last word.