Age Is Just a Number

Im young. I get it. Im already aware that the minute i walk in the door Im being judged. I've grown accustomed to the stares and glares i sometimes get.

Honestly though? Im not that young. Im 22. It actually really upsets me when people are brave enough to say that to my face.

So, let me get this right. Because i "look" young, i shouldn't be a mother. Sorry, but you can shove it. I realize that our world has changed a lot since 40 years ago when people got married at 16, started having children at 17 and continued to be a stay at home mother for their entire life. (As my grandmother has)

STILL! Can't you see? My grandmother was still 17 when she became a mother for the first time. And she is an unbelievably incredible mother and grandmother. A lot of people back then started their families at a young age. This doesn't define the type of parent you are or the behaviour of your children. Your actions do.

Matt works over 40 hours every week and is also in the Canadian Forces. I have a part time job at a restaurant. We have a child. We're comfortable financially.

Is that good enough for you?

In all seriousness, the ONLY thing i wish we had under control before she came, was our debt. Its an added stress. But please, tell me. Who doesn't have debt? Not many people. (hence why we're just getting out of a recession) Other than that, she came at a perfect time. We are so thankful and so blessed to have her.

Say what you want. Think what you want. But in the end, age is just a number and i already know that i am a damn good mother. I have a well-behaved child, and go to bed each night with a smile on my face and love in my heart. And that's all i need in this world.