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Some people rise to the occasion and grow up when life challenges them. Mary did this, and I for one find it inspiring. She's way ahead of the folks with kids who demand to have the rest of their life still wearing heels everywhere, or spending regular nights out with the guys. Parenthood does things to you that no other life experience can (and thus is most assuredly not the best thing for everyone), but it's most reassuring to read from someone who has made the transition in a sane and healthy way.