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something to care for
Having kids wasn't too much on my mind when I first got married. Yeah, DH and I talked about it and it's definitely in the cards but right now we're just not ready. However, in the past two months I've found out that my two closest friends where I live are both pregnant. All of a sudden, baby was all I could think of.
It took a bit, but eventually I managed to get that out of my head. That was when I started to notice I really missed my dog at home... I think my brain replaced "baby" with "fur baby". I would love to get a dog, but with our small apartment that's also not an option.
I think what it really comes down to is wanting something to take care of. The solution? I'm buying a plant. No pressure, if it dies it dies and if not I get to be proud of myself ha ha. I'll just work my way up over time to a real baby. For now, it looks like I'll have a plant baby :P
Can anyone relate?
Re: something to care for
Can't relate personally but I agree with pp! Babysitting and spending time with friends with kids can sometimes help. My sister (who will be trying soon) got a small dog in their small apartment. She was happy and her hubby was as well, the dog is unde
I can definitely relate! I want children but now is not the time, and lately I've been wanting a pet but they are not allowed where we live so I know where you're coming from!
I've been spending a lot of time with friends' children, bab
Having plants can be very rewarding and is a good outlet if you have a nurturing side. Planting things from seeds is awesome. You get to watch them sprout and then get bigger and bigger everyday. Basil is pretty easy to grow from seed and there are so