Deciding when to have children was pretty important to us. We were 34 years old when we had our first child and then 36 when we had our second child. When the majority of our friends growing up had their children in their 20’s, it just wasn’t right for us at the time. It’s not that we didn’t want children, it was just a matter of when we were ready. We dated, we moved across the country, we got married, we worked, we travelled. We knew it was time to have kids…something just clicked. Even though we are older than most parents with children our age are, we found it to be all worth it in the end.
Our first child was born in the beginning of 2014 and we waited to find out the gender. When it’s your first child, there is something about waiting to find out when the big day arrives and it totally was. I was convinced it was going to be a boy and it was a lively little girl! Charli was and still is the apple of our eye. She’s spunky, sassy and quite possibly the cutest girl in the world (who still manages to drive us nuts each and every day).
Being full-time working parents proved to be challenging, but it made the time we spent with her that much more worth it. I remember her first smile, her first foods and her first step. Even though we were not there for every single milestone, the memories of her when she was little will always be meaningful to us.
Our second child was born this last January and we decided to find out the gender. We were having another girl! this time around we were more prepared for what to expect and less worried about every little detail. Getting through the newborn phase (all of the crying, nighttime feedings and diapers) is no joke, but it’s all worth it! I remember thinking that this would be our last child because I didn’t know how I would have the energy for another baby while chasing 2 toddlers around. Now she is four months old and on a great schedule. She’s such a good baby and her giggles melt my heart. How time flies! Soon we will be ready for the next milestone: first foods.
After Emmy was born, we decided that I would be a stay-at-home mom. After an almost 9 year career in sales with a major company, I’m appreciating my time with my girls even more. I’m realizing that this is a valuable time in their lives (as well as ours) and that I do not want to miss anymore milestones. Working was very important to us both. I honestly didn’t know if I would enjoy staying at home all day, but it has proven to be all worth it when I get to see their smiling faces all day and know that they need me.
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We’d like to wish a Happy Father’s Day to all of the new or seasoned father’s out there!
Seeing how much my babies love each other and when Eli says that Emmy is his “very best friend.” Then I feel like I am doing something right.
Yaay for staying home now! You’re an awesome mama, Kim!
Awww thats so sweet, Jess! I can’t wait till my kids say that to one another!!
We are the older parents too. Somedays I wish we stated earlier, but of the time I’m glad we waited because we were more prepared financial and emotionally. Plus, we were able to do so many things as a couple and really enjoy each other before the craziness of kids.