Being a mature aged parent (what is matured aged?) has its ups and downs. With a young baby in the home the need for a 'granny' nap in the afternoons is always welcome. Having toddlers in the home makes the opportunities for that 'granny' nap more and more remote as they become more demanding of your time.
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This is my second time around as a father, but to tell the truth the experience is not too different. Kids are kids. If I do notice a difference it is that I am a lot more tolerant of their antics. The other big difference I find is that I am a lot less reactionary. If they fall and hurt themselves or have a temperature or are a little sick, I no longer go into panic mode and head for the doctor or hospital. I wait and see. Treat what I can then let time take its course.
I know as a first time parent, every temperature had to be checked out. What's wrong? Are they going to be alright? Now it's "she will be fine, she is just teething' or she just has the flu etc. I wonder what sort of difference that will make to the child as they grow. Mum and dad don't jump and make a fuss when they child is ill.
I do see one difference. When they fall and hurt themselves, while there is the occasional tear, they generally jump up, give the sore part a rub, have a laugh, and keep going. For a lot of kids, particularly first born to new parents, every fall and scratch is often treated as a major event. I am sure this has an effect on the child's upbringing.
Going to school will bring more adventures for my daughter. Whilst I will enjoy some of the peace during the day, the afternoons are bound to be hectic when she arrives home with all the excited news from school. This will be the real test of the bumps and bruises. The schoolyard can be one rough place to play in.
The new school year - bring it on.
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