29-my last year in the 20's

[Aggie_Ama]

I hear ya! I got married at 22 (the night before university commencement, no less), and I look young for my age, so it comes as a surprise to some that I've been married 6.5 years already. These are the same people who think that we should have 2 or 3 kids by now....sorry to dissapoint, but it's not happening....

Two weeks after graduation for me! I also get mistaken for being about 18-20, short and just have a baby face.

Half our family can't understand the no kids, my parents would love grandkids and could careless if we say no to kids permanently they do not think DINKs are strange freaks of nature, which is what I feel like some days! DH's mom waited 6 years to have him and she understands. Now the Grandmas, his dad and his stepdad, that is a different story.

I have two standard answers to the "You don't have kids yet?"

1. "Yes, two furry Schnauzers named Heidi & Maggie" and if it is a co-worker "Wanna see a picture?"(have one at the desk)
or
2. "We might one day but right now we are happy to be a party of 2".


But yes, I am much happier at 27 than any point in my life. Honestly each year gets better and I can't see dreading 30 since the further I get away from 20 the better I feel physically and emotionally!