Our first adoption happened at age 33 and 34 (dh). We already had a bio son who was almost 11 years old. We adopted again at 39 and 40 (dh). I can definitely tell the difference with this last one. She is more demanding, a screamer, and never stops moving. We now parent an 18 year old, 7 year old, and just turned 2 year old. My dh works out of town all week so it is just me with the the two youngest. The oldest is in the Marine Corps now. I don't know if I'm coming or going some days... Especially this past week or two when we all were sick. Would I trade them for all the gold in the world...NOPE!!! When I can sit in the recliner in the evening watching tv with the youngest nuggled under a blanket with me...it makes it all worth the effort. Nope I don't have the energy I had with the oldest one...but I'm not 22 anymore either!
