Dale and I were talking about this last night we both FEEL older than we are. Not in the physical sense but mentally I think we both think of ourselves as 35. Not that there is anything wrong or even remotely old about that age, I know plenty of people 35 and older that seem just as young as they did 10-12 years ago. But because we are 22 and 25 and think we are that much older than we are, by the time we are actually 35 how old will we feel then?
I hear of things to do and I think " Wait, what am I thinking I cant do those things! I have a family and responsibilities. I cant go do those things that other people my age are doing!" Then I have to remind myself that I AM only 22 and although I realize that being a mother means it takes longer to do things, that you have to take a few more steps to get out of the house and go somewhere, it doesn't mean I cant do them. It doesn't mean I am old.
Maybe this is pointless rambling maybe no matter how many times I try to convince myself I am still only 22 I will always feel older and that I cant do certain things any more. I don't really know!
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Yep you are OLD!!! Jk but Mother hood, parenthood changes a lot of things. Mostly for the good:)
this is so funny... I swear to you, we just had this conversation with Chance's sister yesterday. It was brought up because Chance is turning 24 next month. I am only 22 too, but having two kids now makes me feel like I should be older. And I really DO feel older.
You started your family young, and if you DON'T keep haveing kids into your late 30's like me, then you'll have plenty of years when the kids are older and grown to "play". I'm certainly not saying don't have all the kids you want. Because that's a completely different blessing. Just have to look at what your doing in a different way! And you may get the best of the best, time to "play", and some great kids to share that with when your all older!
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