Already hinted at it in the good news thread, but when my wife turned out to be pregnant (we've been trying for well over five years; got married a year and a half ago and I thank you not to do that math
![wink wink](/forum/images/graemlins/default/wink!.gif)
) and we had the first echo... suddenly the operator turned on the sound. The heartbeat of this little creature was the most beautiful sound I've ever heard.
I didn't cry but was very close to it.
I love my kids. I would take a bullet for any of them, no doubt. Maybe because the last two were unplanned but, I ... feel really weird admitting this but... the news of their arrival was not as joyous as I was led to believe it would be by the greeting card industry. I ... again hate to admit this... but, honestly, nothing has brought me more pure, unadulterated joy than buying sports cars... I am at a loss to explain it but, I swear it is true.
The biggest highs in my life so far have been new relationships, getting a new job and buying a new sports car.
Getting married
Buying a house
Finding out I will be a parent... did not live up to the hype.
I love being a husband, parent and homeowner but, those moments when they initially happen... the advertising agencies are lying to you... they are not as magical as they are sold to be. At least in my experience.