tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32281953.post4967378313675889045..comments2023-05-17T09:55:59.040-05:00Comments on The Whining Schoolboy - <i>tales from a mostly-boring public high school teacher.</i>: The Wages of AgeSchool Master Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08698932512420895256noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32281953.post-34008659192992493752009-10-14T18:20:47.949-05:002009-10-14T18:20:47.949-05:00Thanks Chandler and Brad - I've calmed down a ...Thanks Chandler and Brad - I've calmed down a little, in no small part due to the kind comments here. We'll keep everyone posted!School Master Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08698932512420895256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32281953.post-85352473047780538612009-10-13T21:34:57.474-05:002009-10-13T21:34:57.474-05:00I cannot think of two better people to perpetuate ...I cannot think of two better people to perpetuate the species. We can't know all the lives we touch, and how much we have contributed to the world, but others see it and God sees it all. Your concerns are just one manifestation of love, Mr. P., and your capacity for that has already made a difference for many. Parenting is the most significant way you can affect what happens next. Now you're going to have twice the impact. I feel better about the future already.Brad K.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32281953.post-59278948271325315482009-10-13T14:06:49.853-05:002009-10-13T14:06:49.853-05:00All I can say is, you guys will be fine. You'...All I can say is, you guys will be fine. You'll be amazed how quickly you fall back into the routine, as well as how much more relaxed you will be with her-- believe it or not. You will remember that such and such was just a phase, and this too shall pass. I worried as well between our first two (5 years difference) and then had my 3rd at the age of 40. While I agree the lack of sleep is daunting, I know that you guys will be just fine. And if you are not, we'll REALLY enjoy reading about it on yours and Wyfe's blogs!!<br /><br />Best of luck, my friend. Let me know what you need.<br /><br />chandlerchandlernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32281953.post-6283454199364744742009-10-13T12:20:43.303-05:002009-10-13T12:20:43.303-05:00Thanks, Cynedra! Proper perspective is always wel...Thanks, Cynedra! Proper perspective is always welcoming to read.School Master Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08698932512420895256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32281953.post-62413739473170357312009-10-13T07:40:32.601-05:002009-10-13T07:40:32.601-05:00Sit back, take a deep breath, and remind yourself ...Sit back, take a deep breath, and remind yourself it will be okay. It is stressful - each additional life we bring into this world. And, of course, right now, doesn't seem like the best time, but there isn't usually a right time - there would always be something that would be stressful. As we proceed through additional pregnancies and just age, we do come to find out how much more scary things there are in the world, but we keep going and hope that either we or our children may make things better. You will find a way. When I feel like you are, I generally find someone who seems to feel the same way and talk them out of it. It helps. <br /><br />CynedraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com