Since I turned older in January, I have been thinking about the future more and more. I guess the saying, "You're not getting any younger," is true. I was perfectly fine being a lone bachelorette three years ago with my two cats and two turtles, but I had a feeling that something was missing from my life. I wasn't as fulfilled as I thought I was...till I met Keem. He made the world a lot brighter and he's truly a great catch. (I had given up on the prospect of dating at this point) He's everything I've had ever wanted. He's very smart, open minded and best of all-genuinely kind.
Anyway, as you know, we're planning our wedding in June 09' and life is hectic. A coworker asked me if we were planning on having kids soon. I said, "No, we have too many right now." I cannot fathom the thought of having kids (human) right now. I have no idea how mothers/fathers even make it day to day with out daily doses of Valium or therapy!
Right now I work full time and plan to continue school in the Fall. When my shift is almost over at 5pm, I am completely exhausted! Keem and I carpool and I save enough energy to go pick him up and we go home. I cannot imagine having children. From what I have heard, they're like spider monkeys on crack, and sometimes not as cute.
My cousin had her baby not to long ago and I as I was holding her I was thinking, "Geez, what if you want to give her back later? Can you get a refund?" "What if you're too tired to get up?" "Will I ever have time to myself again?"
Whenever I am tired or lazy I feel bad for parents. (I'm sure some will say it's not too bad and it's worth it though) I guess you really have to have a strong commitment to your partner to raise children. I know communication is a given. My parents have been married for 30 years now. I asked my dad once his secret to a marriage, he said, "Deep love, respect, and compromise." I thought this advice wasn't too shabby for someone that has been married longer than I have been alive.
Parenting is for crazy people that like challenges and complications. But then again, I have seen parents become so creative and patient in the process. I hope to also gain some more of these skills before I actually teach.
I appreciate all parents and their efforts to make this world a better place.
Anyway, as you know, we're planning our wedding in June 09' and life is hectic. A coworker asked me if we were planning on having kids soon. I said, "No, we have too many right now." I cannot fathom the thought of having kids (human) right now. I have no idea how mothers/fathers even make it day to day with out daily doses of Valium or therapy!
Right now I work full time and plan to continue school in the Fall. When my shift is almost over at 5pm, I am completely exhausted! Keem and I carpool and I save enough energy to go pick him up and we go home. I cannot imagine having children. From what I have heard, they're like spider monkeys on crack, and sometimes not as cute.
My cousin had her baby not to long ago and I as I was holding her I was thinking, "Geez, what if you want to give her back later? Can you get a refund?" "What if you're too tired to get up?" "Will I ever have time to myself again?"
Whenever I am tired or lazy I feel bad for parents. (I'm sure some will say it's not too bad and it's worth it though) I guess you really have to have a strong commitment to your partner to raise children. I know communication is a given. My parents have been married for 30 years now. I asked my dad once his secret to a marriage, he said, "Deep love, respect, and compromise." I thought this advice wasn't too shabby for someone that has been married longer than I have been alive.
Parenting is for crazy people that like challenges and complications. But then again, I have seen parents become so creative and patient in the process. I hope to also gain some more of these skills before I actually teach.
I appreciate all parents and their efforts to make this world a better place.
