Kids and level of Happiness

[Batya33]

I have more energy than before I had my child at age 42 because at least for me physical activity gives me energy. Sure I am tired at the end of the day - exhausted most days -but it's a good kind of tired like after a healthy workout (or workouts I should say!). My former career had far more sitting and I think that sapped my energy. Also I get out a lot of negative energy -stress and the like -through the physical activity I constantly do especially since my 2 year old sidekick is so much fun and always looking to be as silly as possible!

 

It is expensive as far as loss ofmy income since I am full-ti me with my son but we spend far less on eating out and entertainment because we don't go out to eat much and much of our entertainment involves free stuff -walking/playing in the local parks, etc. Pre-school will likely be very expensive though.