JJM is going to be a dad

JustInTime wrote:

32 here…possibly 25 as well but that’s a long story.

You slut...  LOL

43 for me. Older than most, and probably older than ideal. But if I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't go too much younger. I've often thought ideal would be middle 30s. Most have the house, career established, student loans paid off, etc.

The worst part about being an older dad is that my son just turned 18 and wants to play on a beer league softball team together. He used to watch me play when he was younger, and even back then I was tripping over my own feet at shortstop. Now at 61, I don't think I could even make it to first base without going into cardiac arrest. As someone once said, aging is not for sissies.

Montana Tom wrote:


I was a Dad at 28 the first time, and I sometimes wonder if I was mentally ready then?
Happy for them both.

27 years old for me, Tom. Good thing I was more mature back then than now. ;)

ArizonaViking wrote:

You slut...  LOL

I prefer manwhore lol

I have...concerns...simply because parenthood is a huge deal, the biggest life offers, and it takes enormous energy/focus.

I became a dad at 23, and was over the moon...in contrast to the near-panic I had during previous pregnancy scares. My son is still a huge source of pride for myself and the whole family. When he was born, I was very active in the music scene and went to insane lengths to find time for the day job, fatherhood/husbandhood, music, and enough rest to keep going.

Mission accomplished. I get tired even thinking about it, nowadays, because of how many adjustments and what-not were constantly involved...but, we had support from our families and friends, which is what JJM and his lady will need going forward. I'm guessing that if they lack it, KOC and the other Purple People will be helping out.

I think with everything we know publicly about the broader family, the new parents will be supported well.

They ain't the 1st youngens to have kids, wont be the last.

MaroonBells wrote:

You don't think he should've checked with the Longship first? After all we've done? I mean, how rude.

Lol. Nope and I don't think he should have to answer to the incels online either. 

There are so many weirdos out there talking shit out there about something that should not be an issue

I remember watching my grandson for a day when he was 5 yrs. old, I was 48 yrs. old at the time. After a couple of hours watching that kid running around bouncing off the walls and trying to keep up with him, I was completely spent and exhausted. LOL I thought, how in the hell did I ever keep up with my own two kids at that age? Posters are right when you guys talk about keeping in shape as we get older in years.

Im about 25lbs above what I weigh in this picture. We hike, bike, walk, and occasionally do Pilates to stay in shape. But an hour on the floor with the grandkids kicks my ass!

JustInTime wrote:

Im about 25lbs above what I weigh in this picture. We hike, bike, walk, and occasionally do Pilates to stay in shape. But an hour on the floor with the grandkids kicks my ass!

Stop doing all that. I just saw on Twitter that losing fat and building muscle after 50 comes down to this ONE thing. It's apparently some sort of "breakthrough discovery."

MaroonBells wrote:

Stop doing all that. I just saw on Twitter that losing fat and building muscle after 50 comes down to this ONE thing. It's apparently some sort of "breakthrough discovery."

Lol.

There’s one every minute.

MaroonBells wrote:

43 for me. Older than most, and probably older than ideal. But if I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't go too much younger. I've often thought ideal would be middle 30s. Most have the house, career established, student loans paid off, etc.

The worst part about being an older dad is that my son just turned 18 and wants to play on a beer league softball team together. He used to watch me play when he was younger, and even back then I was tripping over my own feet at shortstop. Now at 61, I don't think I could even make it to first base without going into cardiac arrest. As someone once said, aging is not for sissies.

That's what I've enjoyed a ton: when my son was 18 years old, I was 45 and was active with him in sports, working out, etc. Being a younger Dad has its advantages, especially when your kids become young adults because you are still relatively young. 

But yeah, shit started to really hit me around 54-55 years old for the first time. Its when I really realized I'm no spring chicken anymore. But I try to keep the old man away by being relatively healthy and hitting the gym, keeping my body strength up. I drink and eat what I want, but sporadically, not every day. No wine before Thursday night. One blowout meal per weekend. Here's my only tip to those getting older: keep your legs and lower body strong. It'll make a huge difference in your mobility, stability and general ability to still do most things you want to in moderation. If you are 60+, stumble/trip but don't fall, its because you've still got some leg strength....we've all seen the people that look top heavy and will fall face first if they hit a blade of grass: no lower body strength.

Its funny how invisible you become to the world when you start pushing 60, lol.