My husband and I met when we were 13, started dating at 14 (if that's what you call it when you don't have a job, a car or any money), and I haven't been able to get rid of him ever since (I tried a couple of times but thankfully he didn't call my bluff). Fast forward 15 years and we are married with two kids, Christopher and Desiree. Chris is just like his dad in looks and calm nature, even at only 5 years old. And 2 year old Desiree is truly her mother's child, from her face to her attitude. We both have our own little "mini me", so we're satisfied.
When I think about my life B.C. (before children), it almost seems like a movie I saw some years back. It truly was another life. Not better, just different. Anybody who tells you that having kids doesn't change anything, is in a serious case of denial. Every decision you make, from groceries to career moves has to be in alignment with the life of being a parent.
Having kids made me less selfish, more patient, full of creativity (it's hard explaining to a two year old why they have to pee pee in the pot) and more optimistic. They make you stay on your toes, and it's hard to be upset with them for more than a minute. Any person that can make you change for the better like that has got to be a good thing.
Raising kids is fun, scary, heartwarming and nerve wrecking all at the same time. I have learned so much from being a parent. Feel free to share with me as I talk about my B.A.D.D. kids: they truly are Beautiful And Delightfully Dynamic.
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