Lisa, I think I would enjoy hanging out with you and your daughter, and doing the things she enjoys. You're lucky to have a daughter who likes doing things with you. I like "good" kids her age, they're fun to be around.
But the idea of all the "baby" things just bores me to tears. So much work, repetition, and no one to talk to most of the time. I remember going over to the home of one of my husband's friends during the day once when the wife was home with the kids, a baby and a young toddler. I walked in and the house was in shambles, toys scattered everywhere. The TV was playing "Barney" or the Wiggles, can't remember which. The mom looked completely frazzled and worn out. I just don't think I could cope with all off those things by myself, husband at work. The sameness of doing that over and over each day...I can't imagine it.
Cindy
I have experienced ALOT of emotions as a parent but boredom was never one of them.
I enjoy my daughters company AND enjoy doing the things that kids enjoy, assuming your not talking about others annoying kids. I LOVE my daughter but other peoples kids annoy me.
I LOVE going shopping with her, love taking her to the beach and playing with her, love going to Disney. She has friends over to play and I have no problem with that.
Its not for everyone but if you don't like doing the things you HAVE to do when you have a kid, then being a parent would be very boring to you.
I think part of what brought me to this place is my parents adopted me whe they were 44 and 45. I spent most of my years growing up in the company of adults. We did fun things but most often they were adult things. When I had my daughter I LOVED doing kid things with her.
Its just my opinion but I think people should really WANT to have children, being a parent is not a passive experience. Its not like ordering a dessert that you don't know if you will like. You have to LOVE the idea more then anything or parenthood might not be for you.
I have to tell you that it takes over your entire life. There is literally nothing that is the same afterward AND that was what I wanted but if your not absolutely sure its what you want, I would give it a pass.
