Hubby and I always knew we wanted to have children. As eager as we were to start our family, he was in law school and my teaching career was just beginning - parenthood was placed on the back burner. Yet we did find ways to get our kid fix. We frequently borrowed our siblings’ kids and enjoyed the easy part of parenting. Aunt Paula and Uncle Hubby were fun to visit. Trips to
Disneyland, the zoo and SeaWorld, with happy little rent-a-children on their best behavior - and returnable to their parents before any end-of-day meltdowns. How difficult could parenthood be? We were so naive!
Three years into our adventure, our son was born. He was perfect in every way. Hubby and I were smitten, and – we thought – prepared for our new role. Needless to say, we had A LOT to learn! Nearly three years later, our precious daughter entered the world, and our family was complete. After years of baseball (him), ballet (her) and battles (them!), our adult "children" are now charting their own courses. Sibling conflicts are the stuff of great stories among son and daughter, who are now the best of friends. Hubby and I are looking forward to the grandparent experience, and from all reports, it is grand!
It sounds cliché, but kids really do grow up much too quickly. To those of you in the throes of child-rearing, savor the moments – even the messy, tearful, tantrum-filled ones. All too soon, you will be waxing nostalgic about those all-nighters spent walking your colicky baby. Mercifully, those memories will evoke the love you felt for that little bundle - and mellow the frustration that consumed you all those years ago.
My wish was for my grown children has been to experience the love that their father and I have. Thankfully, both are in loving relationships, and we have a wedding to celebrate next year when son and his beautiful fiancé say their I-do’s. We are still celebrating our children – our two most important accomplishments!
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| The Family 1985 |
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| Through the years |
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| Beautiful daughter in love |
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| Wonderful son and fiance |
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