I've moved two kids into college, one a big state school and the other a pricy ivy. Both had those large bins on wheels that you wheel into the elevator. Not a problem. The biggest challenge is waiting for an elevator that isn't full of big wheely bins. The older parents here will be fine.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm 51 and just got through dropping sophomore daughter off at college and helping her move heavy things up flights of stairs.

It was taxing -- even in my early 50's. That's what I can't figure out -- You guys that are planning on having college student kids when you are mid-60's or 70's, how are you planning on carrying all of the crap up and down the stairs?

Or are you all so wealthy that you have a butler or something to help with all that?

Uhh, it took us 1 hr tops to move DD into school, and she is a pretty heavy Packer. I mean, I wouldn't want kids so late in life either, but making my family planning decisions based on an hourlong event that happens twice a year for four years? Uhh, no.

My parents didn't move my stuff in for me, why would I move my boys stuff in for them? They'll be big, strong, strapping 19 year olds for crying out loud!

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Anonymous wrote:For me? 50 is too old to have kids at home. I cannot imagine parenting young kids at my age. I adore my grandkids! I also love that they go home. Those of you doing it have my admiration. Just glad it's not me.

How did you fit in a career with having kids in your 20s? I'm 50 with a 14 year old and a 16 year old.

I didn't. I have been primarily a SAHM for 26 years. I've worked part time through the years, but never when my kids weren't in school. My kids are 26, 24, 22, 20 and 17. My DH and I decided long before our first was born that we had no interest at all in being a dual income family. I think it's great that so many of you are able to do it, and do it well. It's just not what we wanted. When we aren't in DC, we live a very different life. We live out in the country on a small working farm and our lives are very, very simple compared to most of yours. You would definitely think we were boring!

I am a minister, but mostly volunteer at Hospice. Occasionally I'll speak if a church needs a speaker. But mostly my "career" has been taking care of my DH, our kids, and our home/farm. And I do not think I could handle young kids at this stage of my life. I've noticed such a drop in energy level over the last five years. I'm in great shape, 5'5 and 115 pounds. I love playing with my grandkids. But I will freely admit to being exhausted after they go home.

Anonymous wrote:I'm 51 and just got through dropping sophomore daughter off at college and helping her move heavy things up flights of stairs.

It was taxing -- even in my early 50's. That's what I can't figure out -- You guys that are planning on having college student kids when you are mid-60's or 70's, how are you planning on carrying all of the crap up and down the stairs?

Or are you all so wealthy that you have a butler or something to help with all that?

Um, yeah, since I didn't have my first child until I was 34, I had years to save my money, and in fact plan to pay people if necessary to help move my kids into college dorms.

Anonymous wrote:For me? 50 is too old to have kids at home. I cannot imagine parenting young kids at my age. I adore my grandkids! I also love that they go home. Those of you doing it have my admiration. Just glad it's not me.

How did you fit in a career with having kids in your 20s? I'm 50 with a 14 year old and a 16 year old.

give a shit what other people think of me and my choices.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm 51 and just got through dropping sophomore daughter off at college and helping her move heavy things up flights of stairs.

It was taxing -- even in my early 50's. That's what I can't figure out -- You guys that are planning on having college student kids when you are mid-60's or 70's, how are you planning on carrying all of the crap up and down the stairs?

Or are you all so wealthy that you have a butler or something to help with all that?

Uhh, it took us 1 hr tops to move DD into school, and she is a pretty heavy Packer. I mean, I wouldn't want kids so late in life either, but making my family planning decisions based on an hourlong event that happens twice a year for four years? Uhh, no.

Throw a $20 (or whatever the equivalent is in 15 years) to a couple of other kids and let them do it? Not exactly butler pay ...

I was going to say it is too old to go trick or treating without kids, but then I remembered the the neighbors serve drinks!

It's just a number OP and it means different things to different people. For example, 50 might be middle-aged for people who live to be 100 or it could be the end for others. So, one answer does not "fit all" nor does it ever.

Not 50 but it seems too old to be so judgmental of how other people live their lives

Anonymous wrote:I'm 51 and just got through dropping sophomore daughter off at college and helping her move heavy things up flights of stairs.

It was taxing -- even in my early 50's. That's what I can't figure out -- You guys that are planning on having college student kids when you are mid-60's or 70's, how are you planning on carrying all of the crap up and down the stairs?

Or are you all so wealthy that you have a butler or something to help with all that?

Uhh, it took us 1 hr tops to move DD into school, and she is a pretty heavy Packer. I mean, I wouldn't want kids so late in life either, but making my family planning decisions based on an hourlong event that happens twice a year for four years? Uhh, no.

Anonymous wrote:Give a damn about what other people think you should or should not do.

Apparently it's too old to read an entire thread to avoid repetition.

Give a damn about what other people think you should or should not do.

To train for a brand new career. People tried and failed miserably.

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Roar wrote:Wear baggy cargo shorts.

Nah. 52. I can where whatever the f**ck I want to. Cargo shorts today...

Hey, lay off the cargo short hate!
That's all I own. Very convenient for carrying $, phone, glasses, keys, etc.

60 and retired, wear cargo shorts almost every day.