Is raising your children differet than you thought it would be?

Is raising your children differet than you thought it would be?
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All of the above! Actually, it comes in stages. I never thought my son would get really sick, especially since I was sick, at the same time. I never thought I would watch him battle a disease that could take his life. He beat it, he’s fine now. You’d never know a thing happened! I’m waiting for my daughter to go through that horrid teen year experience, knock on wood, it hasn’t happened, yet. I still have a few years to go, though! Financially, I knew it could be very expensive, but it’s the little things that sneak up and surprise you…oh well, it all gets paid for – things are fine. More joyous? I never in my life thought I could be surrounded by this much love or joy. So yes, in that sense, it far exceeded my expectations. I love being a mom!
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