I have a feeling, I'll spend the first year crying. As much as I say I can't wait for that time to come, I truly never want it to get here. My boys are at the stage where they say "I love you mommy" on their own, and they mean it. I wouldn't trade this time for anything.

DH and I have dreams of traveling, of putting that hot tub on the deck and maybe just kicking back and relaxing. But in reality, I can't see either one of us ever slowing down. I can honestly say that I wouldn't mind improving my golf game, and play at least once a week - that would be my idea of heaven.

I really don't think that far ahead too often, I usually just try and make it through another day.

I really love this question, and would love to see what more moms/dads of the older kids have to say.

Maggi
Wife to Ray
Mom to Jacob, Behren, & Derek
03/03/01