That's what I use to think.

50 and 47. Boys are 27, 24, 21. I use to be able to come and go. But now our 3 yo grandson who has lived with us almost a year, needed parents. It was an adjustment to say the least, but my priorities have reverted back to a dad again. Love it.

I'm 51 and my wife is 51. Our daughter is 16. At church, school or community functions, we are the oldest parents many times, especially at church. We still participate and seem to get along fine with the couples younger than us. What seems to really hold us back is that my wife has severe psoriatic arthritis. Some of the younger couples shy away from us because it's like they don't know what to say or talk about. It really bothers my wife sometimes, but I always tell her to think about all the others that do come around and treat us just like we're one them. We are fortunate that there are a few more of these types. With that said, there are times we feel left out or uncomfortable because we aren't included or invited to some events. And we know, it's our age.

I'm 45, wife is 44, been married 13 years and we have a 9 year old.

All yall that had kids younger did it the right way (assuming financially able). Having kids when you're older is just grinding. I'm 38 and with a 1 yr old and 5 yr old, I just don't have the patience and energy the younger parents do.

Those people your age with little kids are probably envious of your position ... being able to go hunt, fish, go out to dinner etc.

Just remember that the days are long and the years are short. Also, be as consistent as possible.

Jeremy

Yes, we know. That is why we have so many... and we are not Catholic, just passionate...

We have a managed chaos, at best. We are also blessed with awesome kids, especially our teenagers. Of any man that I would have to choose to work with me, my 15 year old son is at the top of the list. Also, I am blessed with an awesome wife that handles the majority of the homeschooling.

Jeremy

im 51 wife is 50 we have a 19 yr old and 2 14 yr olds been married 19 yrs or is it 20? i forget.

Man, I would have to get two more jobs to pay for that many kids. I don't see how you do it.

if i ever get rich ill but a big tract of land start a hunting club and let a lot of you join for free just to have new friends.(im all about free labor)

Im 32 wifes 31.Been together almost 15 years and have a 10yr old daughter and a 3 year old son.

I will be 35 in a month and the wife is 36. Kids are 4 and 1 and it seems like most kids in their class have parents around our age. It is tougher to have a social life unless you have a great support system.

i'm 44 and Pete is 59. he has a 31 year old son and we have a 3 year old daughter. we are the oldest parents at pre-school but it doesn't bother us a bit - loving life!!!

Both me and the wife are 45 and our daughter is 26. The nest is empty and life is good We always were the youngest parents in Church and other things so it was hard to find things in common with people our age but it all worked out because we both married our best friends

I'm curious which preschool? My kids go to Jubilee and First Baptist.

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I am blessed with a pretty good paying job. We have to remind ourselves at times that we have the money to pay for what we need, but not always what we want.

Jeremy

I'm 37 and wife is 38. Coming up on 17 years of marriage, son 13 and daughter 12. We're caught in the middle just like you. Folks our age have younger kids and our kids friends parents are mainly older than us.

But, we have a great group of parents that we hang out with from our kids sports teams. The kids will entertain each other while the parents get to cut up and enjoy adult conversation. Also, my wife and I seem to fit in better with the older parents. Most of our friends are in their mid 40s. Seems to be less drama and BS with the older crowd.

61 and 60. 41 year old son, 39 year old daughter, 32 year old son, 9 grandchildren, the oldest is 17. Looking forward to being a great grandpa. Your grandkids are God's reward for not killing your own. LOL

I'm 33, wife is also 33 and we have 2 boys 10 & 12..