…while you wait for the Pro-Life post.
Today is my son’s last day of 8th grade. Does this mean he’s smarter than a 5th grader? Hmm.
One thing it means for sure is that he’ll be home for the summer to do the two things he does best: help with George and harass his other siblings.
This is what’s known as a mixed blessing.
The other day my friend joked that I take everything personally.
I took this personally.
And then realized she was right.
Two of my daughters have taken to fighting over the baby.
Oh wait, the baby’s two-years-old.
Fine.
I’m still going to call him my baby.
And in any case, this is not the point. The point is that they like him so much that they’ve taken to fighting over him—as in, “I’m reading to him!” “No, I’m reading to him!”
This is what’s called another mixed blessing.
My blessed life is full of them.
I take things personally too 😉
Lucky you to have so many "helpers". Lately I find I have actual bodies present in the home, but they believe they are "only children" (sibling free).
On to bigger and, um, better(?) things now, mama. Like high school. Sigh.
Today I'm losing one to high school and gaining one, almost at the same moment. Think I'll go pack some hankies.
Do not take this personally…but get a timer and the kiddos can read for 10mins then switcheroo.
cant help but give my two cents worth of advice.
personally I think you are blessed also.
I understand the bevy of arguments over who is the best choice to help with "baby" (what we still call the three year old. need to stop it, I know). No words of wisdom-I think you've got that covered.
Have a lovely weekend.
Wow, you have a son moving on to high school. How does that feel? My son is moving from elementary school to middle school and I'm so saddened by this. I'm happy he's growing up but this is yet another sign of his growing independence.