Replies to 'Balancing Marriage and Family'

I would do it over again, in fact at the age of 43, I have considered another one............My chidlren are the highlight of my days and yes, therre are rough days, some days are easier then others but hey, that's life! Rather you have children or not, there are gonna be some rough roads in life, the thing with kids, they have a way of brightening life up, they truly are a blessing............now with that being said, if one becomes a parent and is not ready to be a parent or doesn't even like kids, then there are going to be some major issues. My husband and love each other and we have a lot of respect for one another, we honor our vows as well as work together, he helps with the kiddos when needed, he doesn't have a problem pitching in and at the same time, I appreciate the fact that he works hard and I thank him often, it takes a happy family to raise kids, it may not be the easiest task on earth, but it can be the most rewarding..................Don't let others discourage you. follow your heart and do what is best. If we really think about it, we will hear negatives about everything in life, because everyone thinks differnetly and has a diffenret thought process and those who go into parenthood with the lack of energy and are a negative type of people, yea, they are going to give you that same type of message but there are those of us, who love and appreciate our lives with our children in it and for me it is an experience I will never ever trade and again, I would do it over again.

 I would do it  over and keep doing it in a minute..  its just more along the lines of how you approach it and  that if you get pregnant and its not planned you yourself need to sit down and think long and hard is this what you want in your life right now.. and if your not married or in a committed relationship and even if you are,  think about if you are ready to go at this alone cause lets face reality sometimes that happens..   

  

   Children are the greatest joy in the world,  and sometimes seem like  the biggest pain in the world but in the end its all worth it, I wouldn't  trade my children for anything, cause I know I wouldn't be the person I am without them, and i don't think  i could go back to not hearing them say Mommy even when its my 3 year old with the attitude  problem on certain days..  

  

  

                                           You really don't know what its like till you have kids..  

If I could go back in time, I would have my children at the exact same times that I did all over again. Being a mother was something I always knew I wanted to do, and I have been blessed with three daughters. I have had to change my parenting style many times already, and yes, it is a challenge at times, but I am so proud of the people I have raised.