“Do you remember long lie-ins and then going out for brunch?” asked Pete, my husband. He started laughing when he saw me struggling to remember that child-free world of lazy Sundays.
“But it’s at least 14 years ago… it’s all a bit vague,” I said. “And it sounds rather expensive too!” At 11 and 14 years old, our daughters are big enough to brew up a cuppa and make us breakfast-in-bed, but it’s not that long ago when we had to do everything for them.
Parenting is definitely, the hardest, most difficult, and yet, most wonderful job of all! Wouldn't trade it for anything else... Even if it's 10pm, and with kids finally in bed, happy and resting, I'm now able to be not just a parent, but my own person... Couldn't have asked for a better life, right? :o exhausted, but grateful
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good feedback!
colonialist
August 3, 2012 at 4:16 pm
When we got married, we were both adamant that we weren’t ‘parent-type’ people. We had a ball for several years, but as late twenties approached we began to ask ourselves if we wouldn’t regret not starting a family. We decided we might …
Absolutely the right decision! Life is still very much revolving around our two girls and the four grandchildren.
3rdCultureChildren
August 10, 2012 at 11:53 am
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Colonialist! It’s definitely not an easy job, this parenting thing, but wonderful as it could be! Congratulations on your kids and grandkids! One day we’ll get there… one day!
jeanne
July 30, 2012 at 9:50 pm
Our son is moving out soon…I will miss the sounds that come from his room…really I will! Enjoy every crazy moment.
3rdCultureChildren
July 30, 2012 at 10:03 pm
I will!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Much appreciated…