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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Oh, wow, the thought of having a child at that age, which is to say, my age now, is exhausting. Not that I physically can, and not that I wouldn't do it if I were of a certain mind (which I am not, which worked out), but... EXHAUSTING!! Had a ball playing with my grand-niece yesterday and this morning, though. So glad to have that opportunity.
a baby, now? at almost 41? HELL TO THE NO. Not for me.
I have a terrible sense of age. I put the mom at my age (36.)
Anyway...I hauled Noah and Gracie outside to play on TG day during the prep, and did what all lazyass aunties do: stood around and made THEM chase the balls and return them to me! In truth, I really was trying to wear them out a bit (they were amped and fractious) but also? Me, LAZY. I didn't feel like racing all over the yard.
Imagine my amusement hours later, checking fb and readinf that just before I independently decided to take them out to run around? K was wishing they would do so. I ain't a parent, but I have a bit of child radar...
My twin and I are 41 and she's getting ready to have her first. I'm really curious as to what her experience is going to be like compared to mine, having had Owen at 33.
There was a huge difference in my experiences having Jake at 24 and Sara at 36. Plus, two active older boys to take care of while sleep-deprived made it tough.
Oh, wow, the thought of having a child at that age, which is to say, my age now, is exhausting.
I was 45 when Matilda was born.
Hey, my mom was forty when she had me; I got nothing against it, but I just cannot imagine it for myself. ETA: also, being single and never having had a child adds to that.
Matilda's actually been less tiring than Emmett was (who I had at 35).
He was a terrible sleeper. And she's more capable of keeping herself entertained on her own than he ever was.
Sometimes it's less about your age and more about what that kid needs.
Earlier today, I was having a conversation with a friend (of my parents') who was saying that if she had realized earlier how little high school matters, she would have gone easier on her kids.
Relatedly, I survived my 20th high school reunion. It was fine. Someone said I look good, so I call it a success, overall. And I didn't have to take the cab with my fucked-up friend, so that's good.
Someone said I look good
How was your eye makeup? Hoorish or glam?