Any "Older" parents with young ones here?
At 52, I found myself starting over, again. I'd already raised kids to adulthood and then took in some foster kids as well. I thought that part of my life was (thankfully?) over.
Then, my partner asked the fateful question: "When are you going to get me pregnant?"
So, here we are, six years later and I've become the Stay at Home Dad!
Who'd have thunk it?
This time around seems easier though. Since I'd been through it, all the little things don't worry me. My wife...? She still panics at the slightest fever or cough. Potty training was a breeze and was over and done with in two days. Sleep training was a breeze. Our pediatrician even commented that she never hears from us unless it's time for The Boy's annual exam.
Don't get me wrong though, getting up off the floor at 58 leaves something to be desired. But, I get to re-experience the joy and wonder of childhood again and wouldn't give up playing with Legos or Matchbox Cars for anything. Not even a really complicated spreadsheet.
Anyone here in a similar situation?
Then, my partner asked the fateful question: "When are you going to get me pregnant?"
So, here we are, six years later and I've become the Stay at Home Dad!
Who'd have thunk it?
This time around seems easier though. Since I'd been through it, all the little things don't worry me. My wife...? She still panics at the slightest fever or cough. Potty training was a breeze and was over and done with in two days. Sleep training was a breeze. Our pediatrician even commented that she never hears from us unless it's time for The Boy's annual exam.
Don't get me wrong though, getting up off the floor at 58 leaves something to be desired. But, I get to re-experience the joy and wonder of childhood again and wouldn't give up playing with Legos or Matchbox Cars for anything. Not even a really complicated spreadsheet.
Anyone here in a similar situation?
