Are you kidding me? I had no idea that my life would play out the way it has. When I reminisce about the fanciful ideas I had in my 20s, I feel like kicking myself really hard for making the decisions regarding my education and marriage.
I could never have pictured the life I have now. And I don't think I could explain my life to my 20 year old self. It is nothing like what she thought she was moving toward. And yet, I'm happy and I know myself so much better now. And it's been a progression. 30 year old me had already been through some things and she would be thrilled to know where I am now.
Career-wise, yes pretty much. But I thought I would marry better. And although I resisted having kids until my late 30's because I knew it would be hard and I didn't have good role models for parenthood, it has been even more difficult than I expected. (Not that I regret it).
Like how I thought it would be when I was a kid? My life is better in many ways than I imagined. But I didn't have a good childhood so the bar was low.
Opposite of what I thought. Thought one kid, huge house, nanny, 2 big careers. We have a normal house, 3 kids and I SAH with them. I am happier this way
Excluding the crazy current environment, I'll say the following: I wanted to be a SAHM of 4 kids and live near my family. I wanted an awesome spouse and a beach house.
I am a WOHM of 3 awesome kids. I have an awesome spouse and a beach home.
I am genuinely happy with my life and am proud of my kids and my imperfect marriage. I am very grateful. I recognize that my career has afforded us a lot, but that I also missed a lot when my kids were very little.
Right now??? SMH
Are you kidding me? I had no idea that my life would play out the way it has. When I reminisce about the fanciful ideas I had in my 20s, I feel like kicking myself really hard for making the decisions regarding my education and marriage.
How would you do it differently? I am almost done paying my massive student loans, and that is something I 100% regret.
Yes, exactly as planned and I’m still not satisfied
I could never have pictured the life I have now. And I don't think I could explain my life to my 20 year old self. It is nothing like what she thought she was moving toward. And yet, I'm happy and I know myself so much better now. And it's been a progression. 30 year old me had already been through some things and she would be thrilled to know where I am now.
that's great to hear
Career-wise, yes pretty much. But I thought I would marry better. And although I resisted having kids until my late 30's because I knew it would be hard and I didn't have good role models for parenthood, it has been even more difficult than I expected. (Not that I regret it).
Did you go into the marriage knowing it wasn't ideal?
@Anonymous Yes, but I was tired of dating, and he was a lot nicer to me before we had kids.
@BrooklynMom I'm sorry. that's rough.
Like how I thought it would be when I was a kid? My life is better in many ways than I imagined. But I didn't have a good childhood so the bar was low.
My life is pretty great overall.
Opposite of what I thought. Thought one kid, huge house, nanny, 2 big careers. We have a normal house, 3 kids and I SAH with them. I am happier this way
I don't think I really had an image or plan or a way I thought it would go, but I'm thrilled with my life and am grateful for all that I have.
Excluding the crazy current environment, I'll say the following: I wanted to be a SAHM of 4 kids and live near my family. I wanted an awesome spouse and a beach house.
I am a WOHM of 3 awesome kids. I have an awesome spouse and a beach home.
I am genuinely happy with my life and am proud of my kids and my imperfect marriage. I am very grateful. I recognize that my career has afforded us a lot, but that I also missed a lot when my kids were very little.