7 Things We Want to Do Before Kids

This week we wanted to share a little bit about our goals and dreams of things we want to do together before we build our little family :) What are some of the things you guys wanted to do/experience before you started your families? What would you name your list of things to do before kids?!

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[AndreaJaydn]

Ah! I'm so glad I'm not alone! I've been checking off my list:
1. Pay off all debts except for the mortgage
2. Transition to doing photography full time (I want to be able to work from home)
3. I RADICALLY changed my diet to address some autoimmune issues
4. Practice intentionality. I would never forgive myself if I went on autopilot as a parent and wife
5. Learn how to disagree with my husband in a healthy and productive way
6. Most importantly, make the Lord my 1st love. I want to be the parent He wants me to be and raise kids that He wants them to be

[debbiekingston]

Love you both together. I am not married, no children, and son to retire. My planning consists of church, helping out in the community as a volunteer and continue my per suit of learning to play the clarinet in a community band.😀

[andreaanonymous]

Kids are all consuming, most people don't realize that before they have them. This video was a great idea.

[edenpr]

You should call it a "pre lack of sleep" list!!!!

[lisajoyyoung]

For me, having kids young (not worrying about money, bucket lists, or accomplishments), was the best thing for our family. When you're young your body deals with pregnancy MUCH better! I had my first at 22 and my last at 29. Believe me, there was a huge difference in how my body dealt with pregnancy! At 22 I barely noticed I was pregnant. At 29 it was much harder. Also, I feel like it was easier for me to adjust mentally to having a child at a younger age. I didn't have years of Independence under my belt to compete with the fact that I was now living for someone else. Finally, having kids young gives you the best of both worlds! I'm now in my mid thirties and have a child old enough to babysit anytime the hubby and I want to go out. Total freedom! Also, we actually have the money now (that we didn't have when we were younger) to go travel. The kids are old enough that we can travel without them (or with them) to anywhere we want to go. Plus, when our kids decide to have kids we will still be young enough to be fun grandparents and have a lot of time left to enjoy them. For me it's a win win 😊

[adelemessier]

I love that going to different places for drinks appetizers dinner dessert etc. It’s called a progressive dinner. You can also arrange that with a group of friends for a fun night. One house for appetizers, one house for dinner, etc. I love doing that kind of thing!

[divinej]

I like to consider that our life just "began" after we had kids. I think our life would have been soo boring without them. They bring light, laughter, love and fun to a family. We travel with them internationally and they love it. We go to parks, restaurants, visit friends, do everything together, it is just beautiful. Unfortunately many people see kids as a burden nowadays... and for those sometimes is "what you expect is what you get".

[alyssarosman]

My husband and I made almost the exact same list after we got married as well. In our first year we've really been working on finances and traveling! We've done a lot of local travel but international is huge on our list!! Have fun and safe travels on your trip!

[Lauren-ciuv]

This video is hilarious! But I wanted to mention that my husband and I decided to wait for 3 years before we had kids. we waited four so that we would have insurance to cover it. We started trying, and never got pregnant. after 4 years of trying we said "screw it" and decided to let the universe take control. We've now been married 16 years, still no kids, and life is perfect....for us. However, my point is, the first four years we took a lot of apparently unnecessary precautions against pregnancy, before we learned that: It's really not up to us. I am a big advocate of planning, planning for anything and everything, but sometimes it's good to just get drunk and say Fuck it. LOL! If it's meant to be, it will be.

[brittanyalexandria]

Man! I should have had a "list" BEFORE I had kiddos!😭 such a good idea for those who haven't!☺👍

[maaikevandijk-bokkers]

I have three kids and have travelled both in my own country (Holland), Europe and internationally (Canada twice, once on my own with two kids). It is totally possible. Luckily life doesn’t stop when you have kids 😂.

[jessicaa.m.harper]

My husband wants to travel quite a bit more internationally before kids, and travel is definitely important to me, too. I want my career up and running before kids. I want to develop good healthy habits (eating well and exercise). I want to have our house in order. :)

[jenniferjacinta]

The growing list! Creating a budget is so hard, thanks for the tip! You’s too are so cute together. I love being apart of the live your style community 💕

[EEN]

You two are absolutely ADORABLE! Love the way you interact with each other! So, so adorable!

[mariesprowl]

Love how mindful and connected you two are abt important issues, very motivating !!!

[addisontaylormaxwell]

y'all are a beautiful couple who have a great perspective on life, love, and family! I hope your Italy trip was fantastic !

[SimpLeeBeth]

I have learned that driving together or walking together allows intimate conversations to come with ease. The reason is a lack of eye contact. It's so much easier for both parties to speak frankly. If you ever have a "scary" topic to discuss, arrange to have a walk or ride together, spouse or otherwise. This is the best reason for taking walks together, for keeping open communication in a relationship. When you have kids, remember this!!! Start when the baby is in the stroller and never stop! Family walks will be invaluable to each member of the family! 💯❤

[aliciaunaryan]

Loved this video & the topic. How important it is to have a list before kids.
Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

[bbrothers]

I've just started watching you so sorry for this late comment. But please discuss who will discipline, how you will discipline (types of such as time outs, spankings later, etc...) and what are things you will discipline on (talking back, delaying getting chores dones). I know these seem like things you don't need to worry about now because they are for later aged children but you need to discuss and decide. Talk ahead of time, plan, plan, plan. I pray God blesses you! Children are awesome!

[anastasiahertrich]

I have to say i was hesitant to watch this video because i thought it might be filled with lofty goals and make me feel bad for what i haven’t done...but it was full of smart, reasonable tips! Good job!