Balancing Priorities

The fact we approach parenthood with such high expectations is not surprising. We are the first generation in human history where ‘having it all’ was not only possible, but what we expected.

This final chapter encourages us to lower our standards and expectations a little and focus more on the proverbial houseplant that is our marriage.

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We accept that the constraints that come with having kids are part of the deal. Unless we’re holding on to the ’sell the children to the gypsies’ idea as a reserve option, we’re pretty wel stuck inside the box. But we do have a choice about how we react to how our lives have changed.

Take-Away Point

A strong message that the parenting phase is just that, a phase, and to stick it out (the marriage not the parenting!) and try harder to squeeze a little more time together.

Conclusion

That concludes my review. Overall well worth the read. The pros far outweighed the cons and if I were in a magazine doing this review I’d give it 4 stars.

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One Response to “Baby-Proofing Your Marriage: Chapter 7”

1. Michelle says:

   March 26, 2007 at 1:33 pm

   Thanks for the chance at the music meme–sorry it took so long to get around to it. I get there eventually though