Tempers

I am quickly learning the art of "the temper". My daughter has decided to scream at the top of her lungs and clench her fists when things don't quite go her way. Or better yet, when she is not fed fast enough. I am not quite sure who she inherited this lovely trait from. Sometimes I want to laugh when she does it, but I am careful not to do so. I sure don't want to encourage her or let her think that this is acceptable. Daycare has assured me that this is normal. Better yet, it starts early in life and NEVER ends!!! That gave me a lot to look forward to. For now, we are learning not to give in!

The beginning

I know that there are a million people that write about motherhood, but I don't seem to find many that write about experiencing it for the first time in their forties. I have found this experience to be one of the most challenging as well as rewarding experiences in my life. There are pros and cons to waiting later in life to have a baby. The pros are that you have gotten a chance to live your life and enjoy many things. I feel that I am much more patient as well as relaxed as a parent. When I was younger, I was a little more high strung with very little patience. The biggest con about being an older parent is, well, that you are older. I realize that I will be close to 60 when my child graduates! That is a frightening concept! Overall, for me, waiting was the best choice and I have no regrets!