Joys and Dreams Of 40 Something Parents

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All photos in this interview are kindly provided by the family.

What is your favorite moment in your everyday?

Merete

Every morning when I kiss my children all over the head to say good morning.

Tim

To come home and hear about my family’s day, and be received by them.

What does your perfect weekend look like?

Merete

My perfect weekend is a weekend where I get to see family or friends, “hygger” (have a good time) with my little family and get something practical done in the house or garden.

Tim

A date with my wife, and an activity with the whole family, and then Sunday with relaxation, football on TV and delicious food.

What do you dream of doing?

Merete

I dream about making a living of my work, which I love, and going away for a longer period of time with my little family. Also spending more time being creative and less time being online.

Tim

A long journey and a major change in lifestyle. Maybe live more simple and just take care of my family, making sure they are happy.

What are you excited about at the moment?

Merete

I am excited about some projects in my working life and if they’ll go as I hope. If they do, it will mean that some big dreams of my little family’s can come true. Besides that I’m simply excited about the lovely family and amazing friends my husband and I, and our children have.

Tim

Summer and lovely experiences with my children and wife.

What does your dream vacation look like?

Merete

My dream vacation is completely offline. Where it is doesn’t really matter. Around the corner can be totally fine with me. I think “Far away – close” is an exciting concept.

Tim

Sail around in the Caribbean or somewhere else.

When do you feel most alive?

Merete

When I dance I feel incredibly alive. When I laugh with my friends, my husband and my children I’m on top of my game.

Tim

When I have been gone for a longer period and see my family again. When I’m enjoying myself out and about with my wife. When I play some good music.

Read about the concept of these Interviews here and keep an eye on the Joys & Dreams category to see how people on each their journey of life answers these 6 questions.