At what age...

[crandc]

My cats have taken over, run the show, do what they want. They are cats. That is what cats do.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

You guys must each have a least one boy.

Well, that was my theory before I had any kids, but yes, my son confirmed for me the validity of my philosophy.

However, my understanding is that while boys are more difficult in the early years, the girl will make me go gray as a teenager. I think I'm glad that I have one of each.

 

[BlazerWookee]

I wish I had started a family when I was in my early thirties. Back when there was at least a small chance that a woman wouldn't cringe at seeing me naked without all that wearing a mask and running across football fields...

 

[Charcoal Filtered]

Will agree with any of the comments that say pets and kids are different and should not be compared. Kids need far more guidance.

A pet puts a slight dent on how a household operates.

A kid turns it upside down. As maxiep said, it is a ride that continues whether you are ready or not.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Well, that was my theory before I had any kids, but yes, my son confirmed for me the validity of my philosophy.

However, my understanding is that while boys are more difficult in the early years, the girl will make me go gray as a teenager. I think I'm glad that I have one of each.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure these theories apply. It's how I knew you at least had one boy. I have two daughters. They are awesome now, but I probably won't make it much past 40, when they're in their teens. People complain about how difficult their children are.

I'm always shocked, but I know my time is coming. Both of my girls slept at least 8-10 uninterrupted hours every single night from their first nights in the hospital until today. I got a lot of sleep in my 20's. I don't expect the same luxury in my 40's.