Originally Posted by
Tx 201
My married "kids" are asking the same question, is it worth it to have kids? That can only be answered by you, but when they ask me that question I always tell them it is up to them, but I would hate to see them miss out on the blessing that they are in my life. It can't be explained, only experienced, but all the work becomes a labor of love when those babies and toddlers are yours. Empty nest now, but man did we have a lot of fun coaching basketball, baseball, going to watch 5yr old gymnastics, conversations around the dinner table Christmas mornings, Halloween costumes that my wife made for them. (One year my 3 yr old son was a skunk and I tied the tail up with fishing line to opposite shoulders, his tail wagged from side to side as he walked, so stinking cute and makes us laugh to this day!) Yeah, can be frustrating at times, but now some of those frustrations are some of the funniest stories when we get together. I am so rich, and I am not talking about the houses, trucks, cars, boat, etc., I am rich because I have experienced a father's love, a daughter's love returned to me when I walked them both down the aisle, a son that I am so proud of. Those things are priceless! My kids are abut to be 30, 27, and 22 and have become some of my best friends. I can't imagine what my life would be like now without them, but empty comes to mind.