15 Reasons Being an Older Mom Rocks

You've seen your mom friends test countless parenting styles and, as a result, have figured out the pros and cons of each one.

As women age, they have a harder time conceiving. Take some time to praise your body for doing what some would say is impossible.

Now that you no longer have a mortgage to pay off, you can start saving for your child's college tuition. You can also afford a babysitter for those much-needed date nights. Source: Flickr user amagill

Because you and your partner didn't rush from marriage to baby carriage, you had time to work out any potential problems that may arise when a child comes along.

Having climbed the corporate ladder, you can afford to go on maternity leave without worrying about the state of your job when you come back.

You may be surrounded by younger moms on the playground, but 11 percent of first-time mothers are 35 years old or older.

The actress gave birth to her first child, Nahla, at the age of 42.

The stylist became pregnant for the first time at the age of 40.

Although the singer was relatively young when she had her first child, she became pregnant with twins when she was 42 years old.

Not just from your children, but from the other adults in their life. Source: Flickr user Dane Khy

Since everything else in your life is settled — money, work, and relationships — you can put all your energy into being the world's best mom.

All those extra years without children gave you extra experiences — good and bad — to tell your tots about.

You're so drained from partying throughout your 20s that you don't mind staying in with the kids on a weekend.

Watching TV with your toddler or taking your tween to the mall keeps you up to date on all the latest trends.

By the time your little ones start their own family, you'll be able to retire and spend all your free time with the grandchildren.