If you became a parent for the first time after age 30, I bet you feel at least some sympathy for what I and my husband (who is 6.5 years younger than me, but still what you could call an older parent to our twins) experience day-to-day. Sometimes, I'd swear I'm only 25, other days I feel 70. Much of this is determined by how the twins behave when they wake up in the morning. It sets the tone for the whole day. Not any different than what younger parents experience, just more so, I suspect.
This blog is strictly a collection of ruminations on what it means to be an older parent, and the particular challenges we face that younger parents may not. I'll write about my life, and potentially tell stories of other older parents I've met over the years. Perhaps stories from their children on what it is like to have an older parent. This is not a blog about raising twins - there are plenty of resources on that topic - but I'm sure some entries will certainly ring more true for other parents of multiples.
I have a couple of topics in mind for my next blog or two, but beyond that, well, maybe you can help me out. I would love to hear from other older parents and compare notes. So, if you are reading this and would like to contribute to this conversation, follow me, and give feedback. I look forward to hearing from you!
Halloween 2010
