#MOMLIFE // Six Positives to Being Considered A Younger Mom

Good morning my wee dandelions!

When I first started joining baby groups to meet other mums I was quite surprised to be considered a "young mum". I don't think there is a right or wrong age as to when you should have children but I feel like as a younger mum we have something to prove to society.

If we focus on the positives it makes it a whole lot easier to do.

You have more energy .

Over the summer we have adjusted to life with 2 children under five and although it's been difficult I've also realized that it's a huge positive factor that I am still young. Mr4 is super active and enjoys running races, bike rides and jumping on the trampoline. He often tells me at the end of the day his favourite thing from that day was me jumping on the trampoline with him. I have appreciated the fact I am able to jump on the trampoline with him and not tire easily (or wee my pants. Thanks childbirth).

You realize your purpose in life earlier

Oprah Winfrey once said that she believes everyone is on this earth with a purpose. Once you have children you realize that there is a whole new level of love that is unlocked. You are responsible for a tiny human and everything you do you are held accountable for. I still have moments where I'm like "man I've been a mum for nearly 4 years!? What! "

You've got more time for bigger purchases later .

Having kids is financially tough. If you choose to have a stay at home patent then you need to budget to survive of that one income. If you choose to return to work then you also have to budget in for childcare which in some cases can be an extraordinary amount. If you have kids young then you still have time to get a house and pay off the mortgage before you retire instead of doing it all first then having kids.

Your friends value your opinion when they have children.

If your a young mum then chances are likely that you didn't have children at the same time as your friends. The positives to that is that your friends shower your children with love and affection . But in years to come your friends will eventually start their own family and will turn to you to ask what they should expect and what you recommend.

You will be sleeping through the night by the time your 40.

Children don't sleep...much. if your child is sleeping through then your very lucky. But the majority of parents are sleep deprived and not getting that much sleep.  But if your having children early you will be sleeping through the night when your children leave home and you are still only in your 40s.

Your young enough to enjoy the big milestones.

My mother was a young mother and her 40th was the same year as my 21st. As crazy as it sounds I'm looking forward to having a good time with my sons at their big birthdays.

Are you a younger mum or have friends that have children ? 

Lipstick and love !