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People sometimes say they miss their old life before kids. And this statement always makes me think about what they miss specifically besides sleeping in and having more freedom.
So, if you had three months to take a break from being a parent (guilt free...kids will be safe/sound), what would you see, do, and accomplish?
For reference purposes, what are the ages of your children and at what age did you become a parent?
In addition to these things (which I am sort of getting back, as my kids are all teens now and much more self-sufficient), I miss the lack of money leakage. I had a lot more money and fewer responsibilities before kids. Can't really go back to that by just getting a break from being a parent (unless the magical safe place my kids will be will also save up for their college, feeds them, take care of their clothing, etc etc.)
I would want to travel, see movies, and do all the things that are too expensive to do with all 5 of us.
I became a parent in my late 20s, and my 3 kids range from 13-16.
Since my kids are grown, I'd far rather have the option of having three months with them small again. Even the most stressed out parents will miss those days when they're over.
I guess I'm boring. I miss my kids when I'm away from them. I don't think I'd be happy in those three months. We'll be empty nesters soon enough. I was in my early-mid 30's when I had kids. They are all teens. I accomplished most of what I wanted to accomplish before I had them.
Yep, another boring one here. I had my 3 kids (ages 5, 7, & 9) when I was 34-39years old. Basically, I had my fun and life with no regrets before I had kids. I love being around my kids. Watching little human being become who they are is absolutely fascinating! As for wanting things that I had before kids, I can/do pretty much still get the perks. It really does help to have a true co-parent for a husband. It also helps that the youngest is now 5 years of age.
I like being around my kids.
I'm away from them enough when I go to work.
Don't need 3 months away.
There isn't anything I want to do or am missing bc they are here.
I am in my late thirties and my husband is in his late twenties. We had our daughter in 2015. We are on Team Boring. My husband and I enjoy being around our daughter. I don't really feel like our life (superficially) has changed much before having her and after. We have actually vacationed more since she was born than before her birth. And hubby and I are not much for big parties or clubs.
Growing up, my husband's house was the house all the neighborhood kids congregated at. My MiL has told me a few times that she misses those days when her house was full.
I wouldn't do three months but several years ago I took a vacation from the whole family. I spent a week at in Moab, Utah. It was fabulous! I slept when I wanted to, went to the bathroom without any little people watching, got up when I wanted and had the freedom to keep odd hours so I could enjoy photographing the national parks. By the end, I missed my husband and kids desperately and nearly came home early. It was a needed vacation and I have never felt guilty about it though. I think we have sweet spots as parents and the littles era was never mine. I loved them dearly but I enjoy them so much more now that they are older. My youngest is 11. Now, I take them with me on my zany adventures though we have to get pretty creative because my oldest has multiple disabilities. We have taken her everywhere, even the Arctic, so I think they are getting to see a lot.
Reference-I became a parent at age 26. My girls are 16, 12, and 11.
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