tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11278247.post112314855969797574..comments2012-05-08T16:18:56.876+10:00Comments on A Man and his Rant: Children and EveningsJustin Warnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14995847102962013980noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11278247.post-1123294249157355212005-08-06T12:10:00.000+10:002005-08-06T12:10:00.000+10:00Yes, babies demand 110% of your time, but hey, tha...Yes, babies demand 110% of your time, but hey, that's the deal when you signed up. I (occasionally) pine for an evening or a weekend to myself, and it's worth noting that these still do happen, with a little give and take between my spouse and various grandparents crawling over themselves to get dibs on our little one. Me? I couldn't be happier, largely as a pragmatic realisation that wishing otherwise would not make it so. The rewards far outweigh the costs. So, to all our childless friends.... <I>Join us... join us... join us (much maniacal laughing, frothing at mouth, mad look & much wringing of hands)</I>Nathan Zamprognohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18292757767183001630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11278247.post-1123211039938675412005-08-05T13:03:00.000+10:002005-08-05T13:03:00.000+10:00Justin, this is why my husband and I are not in a ...Justin, this is why my husband and I are not in a hurry to jump on the baby band wagon (as cute as babies are, I know how much of a reponsiblity they are, as well as how time consuming they are, and that they are not always so cute - especially at 3am when they are screaming and you can't figure out what the problem is). Children seem to require that their parents lives revolve around them and their routine. The only way to get around not being able to go out and hang with friends, is to have friends at your place, have one of you stay home while the other goes out, or volunteer to have your bible study at your house (not neccessarily a possibility considering the number of people to loungeroom space ratio...). Unfortunately there's not much you can do about it. Until he is much older and able to look after himself when you are out, your time will very much be consumed. Times change when you have kids, but that doesn't mean life can't still be fun, right? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11278247.post-1123199491329640032005-08-05T09:51:00.000+10:002005-08-05T09:51:00.000+10:00I posted something for you in your Science Rant.Re...I posted something for you in your Science Rant.<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/>Z-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com