I know so much of the time we super moms make it look fun & easy. Like having a kid just means building sand castles and watching cartoons. So I just have to say a few words to the childless 20-somethings out there that are just itching to jump on the parent band-wagon. It’s not easy. Really the only ‘easy’ part of having a child is loving that child and even that (for reasons I don’t understand) can be a challenge to some people. The challenges are so numerous, the reality so different from the fantasy, that I dare not attempt to list these aspects. Instead my message to you is this:

Go forth and accomplish everything you’ve ever wanted, dreamed of or given a second thought to. Because once you have a child that, at the very, very least gets put on hold for about 18 years. If you ever thought you might like to take a screen-writing class, or learn karate, or bungee jump - do it now. Don’t wait a second more. Right now, while childless you have two things - the time and the energy.  read more »