My mom was 42 when I was born (last of 4 kids), so she dealt with similar issues. She (nurse) brought 5 year old me along with her when she stopped by the hospital to pick up her paycheck. One of the doctors saw us, said, “Oh, she’s adorable! Is she your granddaughter?” Mom gave him a chilly smile and replied, “No, she’s my daughter.”
I never felt like her age limited her mom-ness in any way! If anything, when I hit 42, I was even more impressed with all the stuff we used to do together. Just keep on doing all these wonderful life things with Little Bean.
Interesting topic Dan. I feel REALLY old when friends of my son ask to be friends with me on FB. I look at their photos and think that somewhere along the line I've lost 20 years. One thing about aging though: I realize more than ever that the time I spent with my son will always be the best years of my life. We loved the times fishing together and he turned that enjoyment into a career with NH Fish & Game...I couldn't be more proud. Oh yeah He's showing some gray hair around the edges, time marches on.
Excellent, deep and heart filled article by an excellent Dad.
Thanks brother, I'm trying hard!
My mom was 42 when I was born (last of 4 kids), so she dealt with similar issues. She (nurse) brought 5 year old me along with her when she stopped by the hospital to pick up her paycheck. One of the doctors saw us, said, “Oh, she’s adorable! Is she your granddaughter?” Mom gave him a chilly smile and replied, “No, she’s my daughter.”
I never felt like her age limited her mom-ness in any way! If anything, when I hit 42, I was even more impressed with all the stuff we used to do together. Just keep on doing all these wonderful life things with Little Bean.
I'll keep doing it till I can't !
Interesting topic Dan. I feel REALLY old when friends of my son ask to be friends with me on FB. I look at their photos and think that somewhere along the line I've lost 20 years. One thing about aging though: I realize more than ever that the time I spent with my son will always be the best years of my life. We loved the times fishing together and he turned that enjoyment into a career with NH Fish & Game...I couldn't be more proud. Oh yeah He's showing some gray hair around the edges, time marches on.
Wow, Fish and Game, how cool! and yup, just have to keep creating those memories!