Mariahs Family Life Cycle

  • Newly Married Stage

    Newly Married Stage
    Married :) 20 years old. Learning to communicate, set goals and provide for each other. We are sharing many responsibilities.
  • Early Parenthood Stage

    Early Parenthood Stage
    Had 1st baby :) Boy named, Christopher. Trying to adjust to being a first time parent. We are ready to handle the kids school years and growing stages.
  • Early Parenthood Stage

    Early Parenthood Stage
    Had 2nd baby :) Girl, named Arika
  • Later Parenthood Stage

    Later Parenthood Stage
    My babies are 15 :). They are growing up and we are learning a balance that keeps every one happy. We will have many conflicts. They still need me.
  • Empty Nest Stage

    Empty Nest Stage
    Kids are out on their own now. Not as involved in their life. Hoping for grand kiddos soon. :) Learing to communicate with my husband again. I am also learning to let the kids go.
  • Retirement

    Retirement
    72 and both me and my husband retired. Finally get to settle down with the hubby :) Feeling a lost sense of purpose because work is gone. Spending time trying to find things to keep me busy and that I enjoy.