A couple days ago, I was catching up with a friend when she asked how our family was doing and how the kids were doing. I replied that we were all doing well. But it didn’t seem like quite the right adjective to describe us right now. I continued, “We are in the golden years of parenting and it’s pretty amazing.”
You see, for a family our size, there is a very small window where we have everyone at home, and yet we’re not tied down to a baby. For the first time in years, parenthood seems manageable. Which seems a little odd because I view parenthood like a bell curve and we are at the peak of that curve, but it’s fun. Having a high schooler is so much better than I could’ve imagined. And not having to change diapers anymore is everything I dreamed of and more.

These are the years we will look back on with fondness. The excitement of Christmas morning. The family hikes. Discussions at the dinner table. All 7 of us.
I am grateful for this stage of life. It is busy and a little chaotic. But these are the “golden years of parenting” and I’m not about to wish them away.

As always, thanks for sharing. I’m looking forward to the Golden Years of parenting, but also trying my best to enjoy the busy baby and toddler years. Happy Thanksgiving! Life is Good 🙂