tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615707512401509069.post620800203456014252..comments2023-10-29T06:12:26.476-07:00Comments on Popcorn Movie Nights: The Most Brutally Honest Reasons You SHOULD Have KidsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16254642711654317965noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615707512401509069.post-35587602517135975152018-03-04T00:47:08.558-08:002018-03-04T00:47:08.558-08:00SUch an amazing family.SUch an amazing family.benilhalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04371214901920234920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615707512401509069.post-32821006845298482282014-01-29T11:47:11.680-08:002014-01-29T11:47:11.680-08:00Sarah, Thanks for you comment! Great thoughts! I ...Sarah, Thanks for you comment! Great thoughts! I think that everyone has their own experiences with having children. I'm writing from my own experience here in response to the opinions of the author referenced above. It seems like you have different experiences than me, along with some similar ones too. :)<br /><br />I totally agree that you don't have to have children, and I don't think that choosing this path makes someone selfish. I do have to say that people that choose not to have children miss out on some pretty awesome life-changing experiences, as you know. <br /><br />I did want to reply to one thing you mentioned. For a long time after my first child was born, I thought my body was completely ruined. Ruined for myself and ruined for my husband. According to what media was telling me, I was overweight and ugly. I didn't have the body of a 20 yr old anymore. After a slow process, I realized that I was not the same person I was before. I had grown in maturity and age, and looking back on that old person, I realized that I was ok with my looks then AND now. I actually began to like how I looked. I realized that my body was not ruined, it was just different. Just like my experiences haven't ruined me; they have changed me. For the better. <br /><br />Thanks for commenting! I really enjoyed reading a little bit about your story!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16254642711654317965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615707512401509069.post-53520095437769309412014-01-29T00:40:04.014-08:002014-01-29T00:40:04.014-08:00I'm on the fence here. I have one child, after...I'm on the fence here. I have one child, after spending most of my teens and early/mid 20's swearing I'd never have kids. I have to say, that you don't HAVE to go either way. I have one kid, and still have quite a few child-free friends. I also have friends who have more kids than I personally think is sane. I have to respond to a couple of these, just because I kind of disagree with you AND her. I'm going backwards here. 17) "Personal space doesn't exist". - No it really doesn't. I don't do hugs, or even like to touch ppl other than my husband. My son, however, totally ignores that this might even be a preference. Oddly, it doesn't bother me. Locked doors also present absolutely no problem for my Houdini. 16)" You're gonna be that person in the minivan"- SUV's exist for a reason. And the average sedan fits the average family of 4 just fine. 11) This I do agree with. They do ruin your body. It's a bizarre experience and your body will NEVER be the same. So will too much cake. 6), no you can't be spontaneous. Not in ways you are used to. Going to the movies requires planning. Having a night out requires planning. But sometimes, you will find yourself dancing with a toddler in the living room because he discovered the joy of shaking his booty. And that is perfectly ok. 2) "You will go broke". Ironically, we have MORE money now that we have a kid. Why? Because we grew up and realized we need to be adults now. and 1) "You will screw them up". Well I hope so. Otherwise, how on earth would they function in a screwed up world?<br />That said, some ppl aren't designed to be parents. It isn't easy, it's frequently NOT FUN, and it is never-ending. There are no sick days, no calling off, no "i don't wanna" days. My life is way more chaotic, way less quiet, and way more insane than it was before child. I also laugh way more than I ever thought possible. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08413588916229025064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615707512401509069.post-40062972526199524002014-01-27T16:06:22.157-08:002014-01-27T16:06:22.157-08:00Awesome blog! :) It's always nice to hear th...Awesome blog! :) It's always nice to hear the positives about being a parent before you actually become one. I've always wanted kids. We don't have any yet, but we still love kids and people with kids...and even other people without kids.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504472900398926702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615707512401509069.post-42271124514508765972014-01-27T14:11:44.846-08:002014-01-27T14:11:44.846-08:00You're a wise young mom, Cameron! You said eve...You're a wise young mom, Cameron! You said everything I would have said, and much more nicely. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11248392616607631115noreply@blogger.com