lhoff

The highs are higher and the lows are lower. Is that the ride you want to get on?

In our case, we decided (in our mid and late 30s) that having children was part of what would make a full life. We’re both highly career oriented, social, travel-enthusiasts who adore our dog… Could we have had a perfectly happy life climbing career ladders and mountains? Probably. But having kids adds richness and dimension to what is a very short life.

Can it be isolating and blah? Absolutely. Expect that. Could having children help things be less isolating and blah in your 40s..60s..80s? Very possibly. I see it as an extension on my life. In the short term, this is very hard, but when I think of the entire arc of my life and all the stories that will make up a truly complete journey, kids are there.