by marykmusic » Mon Oct 03, 2005 9:53 pm
Your family is just getting started... I've been a mom since 1972. In a way, I envy you the charm, the daily awe and joy of a new child... but then, that's why I had a second litter, too ('cause I missed that.)<br><br>My last boy is about to become a teenager; the other one still at home just turned 15. I bought him a baby ball python for his b-day present (it was a great choice! Couldn't get him a wolf or a raptor, which are his other "favorites.")<br><br>The day my daughter, who was the Child From Hell, suddenly, when she turned 14, told me that I raised her to be a good mom, it made all those bad years all right. And my little grandson is precious! And he gives his mom a reason to appreciate the patience I instilled in her, by always practicing it myself.<br><br>Those three are my second litter. My first kids got lost in the world somewhere... did better the second go-round.<br><br>Oh-- and those inevitable bad days and sleepless nights? This, too, shall pass.<br><br>Good wishes to you, and thanks for letting us visit here. --MaryK <p></p><i></i>