If I Were 25 Again….
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My first child was born just a few weeks after I turned 25. He is quickly approaching 14. I now have to reach UP to hug him. He has the beginnings of a moustache. And when I’m in another room and hear his voice, I think it’s my husband or my brother talking.
Yes, the time goes quickly.
I was thinking the other day about what I would do differently if I could turn back the clock and be a first time mom again — and 25 and skinny….
If I were 25 again,
1. I’d moisturize my skin more often. Wrinkles come faster than you think they will.
2. I’d find a sport or exercise that I liked and get in the habit of doing it before gravity started working against me.
3. I’d laugh more and not take myself too seriously.
4. I’d stand more firmly in my convictions.
5. I’d make my kids (and my husband) eat more vegetables. But, I would not try to sneak in tofu and then live to regret it.
6. I’d value sleep and not take “fat mornings” for granted.
7. I’d never buy cheap coffee. Ever.
8. I’d grow thicker skin.
9. I’d never touch a credit card.
10. I’d laugh at the days to come.
There’s no time like the present.
While I can’t turn back the clock, I can still do a lot of these things now. Better late than never.
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
At 25 I had not yet become a mother. I was still, I thought, living life to the fullest, doing exactly what I wanted to, when I wanted to. When my first child came along at age 31, my life did in fact change forever. Much better. If I could go back to 25 I would be more aware of the effects of my actions, and I would plan more and better for my future. The best part of my life did not begin until I was over 30… so there is still hope for all you “babies”! Great article that I will definitely share with my younger friends.
The best part of my life did not begin until I was over 30
Ain’t that the truth? Thanks for your kind words.
I turned 25 last month, so this resonates with me. I’m working on #2…but that first one I never do. I’d better get on that. Thanks for this.
It’s funny. I wrote that almost a year ago. And I’ve since started to put plans into action for most of these things, esp 1 and 2.
Love your post! I actually had 4 kids by the time I was 25 lol! and now they are 21, 20, 19, and 17 and the youngest is 12. Now there dad couldnt grow a mustache till he was in his 30’s, so I was shocked when my boys started sprouting ones in their teens. I kept saying your face is dirty, go wash your face, and here it wasn’t dirt it was a little stash going on! And they all are taller then me. I wish I could go back and have them all little some days, they grow up way way to fast! But I am sooooooo lucky because they all talk to me. A half hour in the car alone with one of them, you can find out alot of information, lol! Sometimes, more then you want to know. Love your blog! Jen
When I was 25 my first born child entered kindergarten. Generally speaking, this was a terrific year for me as I landed my first full-time teaching position and settled into our current community. However, I miss that little girl, now 14 herself. I didn’t have any other children until she was nearly 8 so I did savor each moment, but perhaps I could have taken life less seriously and played more! Even with the Barbies which I did not enjoy but she did 🙂 I would have focused less on each milestone and just enjoyed her. I would have also enjoyed the silence because as much joy as my 2 little boys bring me they also create quite a lot of NOISE!
Well, my oldest child, a son, will turn 24 in December. I already had 2 boys at 25, and would still give birth 8 more times and say goodbye to one more, lost at 10 wks. gestation.
I am definitely taking the time to savor my 6 and 4 yr olds. I spend more time holding them in my lap, more time carrying them, just trying to soak up all the goodness I can! I know how fast it goes by!
God is so faithful to care for our every need. I have always been a SAHM, and have been homeschooling for nearly 16 yrs now.
If I could go back, I would be a LOT more kind to my husband, and a LOT less critical of everybody. I have wounded my loved ones with my tongue far too often, and I deeply regret that.
I also would spend a lot more time reading the Bible and in prayer. It’s much harder now with so many folks to care for. But, I wouldn’t trade my babies for anything.
Neat post, Jessica! Thanks for the chance to think this through!!
Great post! So true, thanks!
I’m only 29(30 in sept), but my adult life began earlier than most. I got married at 19 to my high school sweetheart, bought a house, car and racked up thousands in credit card debt. At 25, I had a 2yo and was working full-time and going to school. I was spending little time with my dd and quickly becoming burned out.
Now I am a sahm with dd7 and dd2 next month. I’m realizing how much I missed with my oldest daughter and wish I could get that back. She is now a mini-teen(smaller size, full-size attitude) and wants to spend little time with mom and dad.
In 10 years of marriage, dh and I have had cancer scares, possible infertility issues, medical issues, sick children, financial strain and job losses. Through it all, we were scared but God carried, and is still carrying, us in His hands.