I Have a Confession to Make!!
 

That's too bad Kristy, you are totally missing out. Kids and babies can be a pain sometimes but they are so fun to be around other times. When I'm around my nephew, I feel at peace because he's so innocent and all he cares about is play time. He doesn't know what's going on in the world around him, much like our furbabies. I can't imagine anyone not liking babies or kids, but I'm sure you'll feel differently when you meet that special someone who's kids you will want to have. And if you don't want to have kids thats ok too. I'd rather have people who really want kids, to have kids, as opposed to the opposite. I guess it's just a personal choice.

I just babysat my 10 month old nephew. I am his godmother and I love him to death, but I could NOT wait to get out of that house. I have so little patience.

If you have your own kids - you'll change your mind quick - there's no feeling in the world like it - cept having yorkie kids:D

Well at least you're honest! Some people are kid people and some aren't. It's okay to express how you feel. I have just about enough patience for my own 2. When it comes to other people's kids, I cringe.

Don't take me wrong, my kids aren't perfect by any means...I just don't do other people's kids very well for very long.

Yes, I work at a school and the 30 minutes I spend with the Kinder class during my lunch duty is enough to drive someone stark raving mad!!!!!:D

i dont like braty kids that wine to get there way and the parents give in
i want alot of kids i love all ages from infant to first day of school all that good stuff :D

I have one dtr who is a true joy but I knew after having one I didn't want anymore. One is all I could handle and I 'm so glad I have her.

I agree! I wouldn't trade my kids for anything but I sure as heck don't want anymore, either!

Oh I love being a mom and being a Gammy is even better! My husband told my son to not bring our grandson back until he was 5!!! :eek: He is 10 months old and still cries a lot!!! My hubby has never had a lot of patience...don't get me wrong, he loves that grandson!!!

I have never been a kids person.. animals always, I have little patience too, everyone says " Oh, if you had kids you would." Hmmmm, not so sure. So I have my pet kids,and that's it for me,, never had that longing,, and haven't regretted it yet.

kids are not my favorite either. i'm not saying people who have kids made a mistake or don't love them. it's just not for everybody. we live in a society where we are expected to have kids and a childless life is not well accepted. i live happy and childless. not having kids allows me the pleasures of a life where i can go out worry free and have the extra cash. i work and travel year round and having a child would not be fair to them. i enjoy my nieces and nephews as if they were my own. i'm happy with my choices. my yorkie is my baby. i adore him and he gives me unconditional love. if i have a change of heart i probaly would adopt. why have one when there are so many unwanted children worldwide.

There was a time of my life where I loved kids and loved being around them - like high school and the first half of college....I used to babysit SOOO much. I think it was after I got out of the habit of being around children, that my patience started to wear thin for being around them.

Just today, a client brought in her two kids who played with Sully and after we showed the kids his tricks, they both started 'barking' out orders at him to do more tricks for them (wrong commands, hand signals, etc. and both kids were yelling at sully at the same time.) - I was annoyed, but I did realize that they're children - that's what they do. LOL. Sully didn't seem to mind either. He was a bit confused with them saying words he knew in such strange manners, but he wagged his tail anyway. I gave each kid two small dog treats and told them to give him correct commands one at a time and he'd listen better. That took patience to say b/c what I was thinking was "STOP BOSSING MY POOR DOG AROUND AND LEAVE HIM ALONE!" haha.

Right now in my life, I am glad I can pick and choose when I have to be around kids - but I know it will be different when I have kids of my own and I know that with having kids will also come patience for mine and others' children.

I am enjoying my freedom now tho. :) I do look forward to being a mommy one day, but definitely not yet.

I work with kids all day and I enjoy it however, my patience does wear thin at times...especially at this time of year. Right now I like coming home to fur babies and have no desire to have children of my own yet. I don't want to be 40 and have my first child but I just don't feel ready to be a parent right now.

:D Yeah. I love my kids but not anybody elses. Of course I think doing Daycare had alot to do with it!!:rolleyes: :D.NO actually I dont think that would make a difference! Kristy....I didnt really like kids all that much when I was younger till I had my own and now it's better but I know I still dont like them all that well....:D

When I was younger...much younger, I couldn't stand having little kids around me. They were dirty, loud, etc.. etc.. BUT, all it took was one look into my son's face when he was born, that was it !! I've loved kids ever since.

Oh Kristy! You will have lots of kids one day and you will enjoy everyone of them! I can't wait to have kids and cant imagine my life without them!

I always laugh at Megan because I say she doesn't like kids. When she was complaining about wanting money my sister said try babysitting. Before she could say anything I said "Megan doesn't like kids". She says "I like kids, I just don't want to be responsible for them". We were at my great nepew's birthday party tonight, my neices have 4 little ones between them and it's just babies, babies, babies. I was loving it! I've always enjoyed little ones. But I think I'm getting less patient as I'm getting older!

I used to be the same way, then I had my own kids.

Motherhood is beautiful, to the young and single women.. Imagine how much you love your furbabies...Well dulicate or triple it, it is amazing when you give birth and they put that little bundle in your arms..Your in ore as you count the little fingers and toes and can't believe this little angel is yours. Motherhood does not come with instructions and as they grow you grow with them and do your best and every stage is exciting...Its a job I am proud of... and someday I will adore my grandkids. Sorry if motherhood is not for all, everyone is entitled to their feelings and wants.. Children do bring happiness in this life... and so do yorkies...


Gina

....just keep in mind that children lose their halos and grow into young adults! :eek: :thumbdown

Yeah, but then they bless you with grandchildren!!!
 

I love my grandson! This is my favorite pic of him...what's not to love?

That pic is gorgeous!! I love his little spiky hair he has! lol! Too cute!!:D


I wasn't very fond of kids growing up either....maybe that was because my sister & I are 7 years apart & I hated her when she was born!:D But once I got pregnant & had my daughter, everything changed! I can't imagine my life without her. I'm still not too fond of other people's kids, but of course mine is perfect!! HAHA! j/k! :D

Thanks! There was nothing anyone could do to make that hair lay down. Now at 10 months it is really long and straight...laying down just fine! He never lost the hair...it just grew out long! He is just an angel!!!

Speaking of the decision not to have kids - or not to have kids YET.... I found this really well-written article on MSN today via a friend of mine and I really really like what it has to say.

http://lifestyle.msn.com/FamilyandPa...54101&GT1=8174

That's so funny! My youngest daughter made up her mind about a month after Cherish (my niece) came to stay with us, that she does not want kids when she gets older. LOL. She used to love when we baby sit her when she was a baby. But now that Cherish is here 24/7, Val gets so upset and is so impatient with her. She's always asking me,,, "Mom, was I a brat like her when I was 3?" I just say, "of course not! But Timmy was!" My son doesn't think it's funny, but it's so true. I tell him all the time. It's a good thing your so handsome! Aaaawww kids.

LOL,,, My daughter is standing behind me and saying awe,, how cute, but wait till that kid is 2 or 3! IIIIIIIIII Val.

Your grandson is too precious. I'm trying to tell her it's so much different when they are your own!

Oh I know...
 

Even now at only 10 months, his little personality is already forming and let me tell you...he has one nice little temper in him already! But that is our revenge on our children...we get to tell them "yeah, that is what you get for putting me thru what you did!" :D

Loved that article, Val! Defintiely a must-read!

Feel better, Kristy? LOL. I have a daughter, know people with and people who don't want them and never have. I know mothers who I think should've never had children. Personally, I think children are a riot. Some of my biggest belly laughs have come not from adults, but outta the mouths of babes as they say. You guys think I'm a smarta$$, I have a four year old neice that throws sarcastic jabs back at me....I am told I am the only person she does this to....wonder why? :rolleyes: But she is funny as h-ll. :D

Kristy and everyone else!!
 

I so admire you for being able to be honest and SAYING that you don't like kids, lolol!!! I remember years ago as a woman if you said such a thing, people would consider you a lunatic!! It just wasn't done, goodness NO!!

I was the oldest of six kids. I had to do-for all the time, and when my mom went back to work when I was 12, it was my responsibility to come right home after school and take care of the kids, clean the house, and make dinner. At 12. So I grew up HATING kids!!!! NO WAY was I going to have ANY when I was an adult. And I stuck to that promise until my mother's whining for a grandchild convinced me to have Darek! I am really glad I did, as he is my shining light, and I cannot imagine any other 25 year old that is as cool as my son. (except maybe some of my YT friends, lol)

HOWEVER, when I am getting on a plane, or sitting down in a restaurant, if there are ANY kids anywhere near me, I am in agony!! I cannot stand whiny crying kids. Babysitting my grandkids can be a NIGHTMARE for me, lol, if they are in a bad mood!!! But I deal with it.

Don't deny a chance to change your mind someday!:p You may be glad you did!