once you make the decision, you can't give up, and it's unlike pretty much everything else in that respect
Yes, exactly. This also comes into play when I'm starting out on something where if I'm nervous about it, I can calm myself by thinking about well if it all went horribly wrong, I could get out and start again in some way, but when you're a parent you can't - you stay responsible for that kid for life.
Re: Hmm...
Date: February 2nd, 2005 10:17 pm (UTC)From:Yes, exactly. This also comes into play when I'm starting out on something where if I'm nervous about it, I can calm myself by thinking about well if it all went horribly wrong, I could get out and start again in some way, but when you're a parent you can't - you stay responsible for that kid for life.