Being the oldest of five children has it's ups and downs. Growing up the phrase "take your sister with you" was the last thing I wanted to hear, but now I have the cutest 3-year-old sister that just melts my heart!My other siblings are cute too... Heather, 19; Michael, 14; and Lauren 11. I can't help but talk to the youngest three like they're all 3-years-old. Michael frequently asks me "why do you talk to me like I'm a baby?" I can't help it! They're all cuter once I'm out of the house, married and have a family of my own. The old phrase "absence makes the heart grow fonder" rings true in my case.
Kimberly, the youngest I know the least. I was married before she was born. Our first few encounters she was almost scared of me. She didn't want me to hold her, come near her, hardly look at her! It took a couple of years for her to really warm up to me and now... I'm her favorite :o)
I was on the computer the other day chatting with my family through the voice monitor when
out of nowhere I hear Kimmie say "I wan go wit Jenn Jenn." I wanted to cry! Not only that but when Heather was jokingly calling me dumb or something like that, Kimberly jumped in and said "No, be nice. Be nice to Jenn Jenn" then "Mine... My Jenn Jenn."I don't get to see my family as much as I'd like but when my siblings come visit my dad in Dallas this summer I'm hoping I can steal my little sister for a few days and get some practice watching a little one 24/7... Wonder how that'll go.
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There is no perfect age to become a mom. It’s really not a matter of age. When planning your family (and I, of all people, realize things don’t always go according to plan), deciding when the time is right for kids is a matter of maturity, responsibility, financial and emotional stability and simply being ready for your life to completely change…
Now, I could go on for hours about how motherhood completely changes your life. But generally speaking: Your whole focus and purpose shifts. Life really does take on a new meaning. Everything you do, you do for your children. You get the idea.
But it’s important for women (and men) to know what they’re giving up and how your marriage and other personal relationships as well as your day-to-day life will change as a result of venturing into this new world. You never want to resent your children for “taking away” some of your freedoms and luxuries. That’s why truly being ready for parenthood is so important.
I have children spanning in age 20 years. If I had to choose an age that was most appropriate for me, I would have to say it was at age 30.
Motherhood involves a lot of personal sacrifices, but it’s also the most rewarding thing you can do. Good luck!
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She is so cute! Just too too cute. I have two little sisters (7 & 5) that I don't get to see much either. It is heartbreaking and heartwarming to hear the sweet things that come out of their mouths about missing me or wanting to come over to play. Having young siblings is fun.
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