This was my biggest surprise in becoming a parent. I had expected that "Me" would effectively come to an end and that "Daddy" would be it from there on out. E

This was my biggest surprise in becoming a parent. I had expected that "Me" would effectively come to an end and that "Daddy" would be it from there on out. Everything would revolve around the kids and there would be no time for us parents to do anything just for us. Better get it all out of the system ahead of time because once the kids come, that's it. But I was completely wrong. Our life just sort of carried on as usual, but with kids along. Number One had seven stamps in his passport before his first birthday. Any given Saturday, you'll find the kids playing in the sand in the forest next to the boulders that Mom & Dad are climbing. Kids are just that portable. I'm sure you could still arrange your entire life around your kids, but in reality it just isn't necessary.