RE: 200 days FreeWriteHouse Party Contest (Day 6): Are You Prepared for CHILDREN?
I remembered what my dad used to say,
"You will NEVER be ready for kids"
And funnily on Monday you just shared the exact same wise words with me. haha.
I suppose it is just a totally wild ride and adventure (plus a little insane mix in it) when a new life comes to you.
I also remembered a friend and mentor once told me
If you have boys, let them scream and let out the energy, because they may be a nightmare for you right now, but they will grow up more stable when they turn adolescence; if you are lucky enough to live through the horror and they actually launch off to adulthood.
Be utterly prepared, my dearest sis-in-Christ! And I suppose since you already have them around, just enjoy them.
For it is written:
Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him.
Psalm 127:3
My boss once told me if you don't enjoy them now, you probably don't really have much of a chance when they start to think for themselves.
(Yes, his son sometimes drives him up the wall haha... before he learns to be independent studying abroad)
ps: Wonderful write up! I thoroughly enjoyed your sharing!
Aww @littlenewthings thank you so much for the bible verses. Yes they are indeed a heritage from the Lord! Amen! Agree too many parents forget to enjoy their kids! So I do want to be more present and intentional with them. They are only so small once and then they grow up!