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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Enjoy it! We had our two at 39 and 41 and it didn’t take long before most of our friends were ten years younger than us. We are now 60 and many people that age just seem so old to us because of where they are in life. Kids can be exhausting but they keep you young. [/quote]

This! My parents, especially my dad, were very judgmental about us deciding to have kids in our late 30s. They had all their kids in their 20s and have a very rigid conception of what life is supposed to look like. I've learned to never say things like "I'm tired" or mention that I have any physical ailment, because my parents will use it as a justification for saying that older parents don't have the physical stamina to parent young children.

I was active before having kids but I still appreciate how much having young kids forces me to move around. It's also great, in your 40s, to be able to be active in an unserious way. It reminds you that it just feels good to move your body, and you don't have to suck all the joy out of exercise by focusing on your step count all the time. You can just run around and jump on things and play in the water. It's so liberating. My kids have also made me want to do silly things, like dye my hair purple or wear goofy clothes sometimes, just to make them laugh. Being an older mom has been wonderful for my health and outlook. I might have a few more fine lines and gray hairs, but I could care less because I'm having too good of a time.[/quote]

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