Not a mom but as a dad I can speak to this subject pretty well.
Having raised five children and my share of grand children, trust me when I say enjoy the younger years. I cherish the years when the kids were young, learning and dependent.
Once they reached their teens, they started getting smarter and more independant, but their problems grew faster than they did.
They are just reaching the age where I can sleep (a little) at night. Now they are the one's worrying.
Now, when they can't handle the kids or grand kids, they pass the responsibility to the old man. I have to admit though, I sort of like it. It brings back memories and the majority of them are good.
By the way, my oldest is 52 and just bought my first dinner this past week. I guess he's in the payback mode, finally.
Seriously, kids are great. Enjoy them and pray they never stop needing you. 4951