Happy Thought: Silly Words

[wayharsh]

I called Vince on Sunday to wish him a happy Father's Day, which may have been a mistake. I ended up on the phone with him for over an hour, listening to him impart his infinite knowledge of parenting. He told me that we should start having kids right now because after 35, it is too risky and too difficult to get pregnant, and especially if we

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[venal]

Dude! I talked to him last night. He kept telling me that you should be popping out babies, to which I told him that it is your decision, and until you actually decide for yourself, a baby will not hold the same meaning to you. He said he knows, but he wishes everyone the "same joy he is experiencing now".

Also, I realized I have a weapon when I told him he can't tell me anything about education with authority because "he didn't go to a real school." It was classic when it hit him that I have a point.

[wayharsh]

Way to back me up on this. I know he means well, so I let him go on about it, but at some points, I just want to tell him to give it a rest.

[musicwench]

Dude, there's plenty of time. PLENTY. Should there be an accidental pregnancy, that's one thing (which I know you could handle and that it would work out beautifully) but it's your life and not your brothers.

Kudos for trying to explain that to him!