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You how having a kid changes you? As in you will never be the same person, ever again? Except for a teeny tiny part that sometimes tries to wiggles it’s way out, only to be squashed by belly laughs from the toddler in the next room.
Well, the same goes for a marriage after having a kid. You can’t just fall back into the same routines, into the same lives. Because your life has been completely and utterly changed. And while this can sometimes cause couples to drift apart (and it’s oh so easy to let that happen), I think that having a kiddo has change my marriage for the better.
We now have this toddler, growing, learning and surprising us every single day. This creature that Dad-oo and I created together. This amazing little boy who is a piece of both of us. Having a kiddo has brought us closer together. We’re more of a unit, working together to raise this little boy to the best of our ability. I can truly and honestly say that our marriage is better than ever.
And when we manage to carve our a moment to ourselves, oh man do we appreciate it that much more.
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There’s nothing like a few hours without the kiddo to make the hub and I giddy. I’m glad we’re not the only ones!
@amber, Makes you feel like a new woman again, doesn’t it?
I don’t think many couples can say this Allison! My marriage takes more work now… it’s still wonderful but the kids have definitely made it more complicated! So… good for you for having such a better bond now than before! Great entry!
@becca, Oh, for sure it takes more work. Or just more effort to spend quality time together. But the bond is tighter, that’s for sure.
I totally know what you mean about how things change once you have that kid – without a doubt!!
And welcome to TMC! Glad you joined us!
@Theta Mom, I’m so glad I found you! I’ll be stopping over often. Thanks for visiting, I hope you’ll be back again soon.
Yes I can say the same….our marriage is even better since Peter. Especially since he now commands us to kiss each other hello and goodbye! We see how important our relationship is for him and it encourages us to nurture each other. And the whole joy of raising this sweet boy together brings us closer too! And when I feel crabby toward Mark for no good reason I stop and remind myself that it is also Peter’s dad that I feel that way toward and that affects him then too. Not sure if that makes sense–maybe only in my own head! Any which way–it was great before Peter but after him it just got better!
@jennifer johnson, I just love your perspective on life Jen! You are raising one of the sweetest little boys ever, and that’s such a good reflection of how you and Mark care for him.
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