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My husband and I were married at a very young age...me 16 and him 18, we had our first child when I was 3 months short of 19 and he had already turned 20. At that age, we were so caught up in making a living, providing things for our son, and generally getting through the first years of our marriage. At times it took both of us working to make ends meet. I also remember I did not have the patience with my son through the 2's and 3's..I guess cause I was still young..I did have more energy though..lol.
After our son graduated and went into the Marines, we applied to become foster parents. Through that we had a wonderful daughter placed with us, she was 2 at the time and I was almost 40. I found that I LOVED the 2's and 3's found that I really enjoyed watching her learn new things..today I am 49 and she is 12. I do find that I have more patience then back in the early days of my son. Also, he has blessed us with 2 grandkids, a granddaughter who is now 10 and a grandson almost 3. My daughter loves telling people that she has been an aunt since she was 2.
I think you can love and keep up with children no matter what the age. I say "go for it" and love them as much as you can!!
~Carol~
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