My nephews are visiting for a bit this summer. They have done this every summer since they were very little – long before we had kids of our own. For many years we were the cool, childless aunt and uncle that just got to spoil the two of them when they visited. But now we get the adventure of trying out being a family of six.
I have to say, aside from issue of not fitting in one car, that four kids is treating me pretty well. I think the key here is SPACING. Austin and Derek are 9 and 13, and they are so great with my kids. I feel like I am just lazing about while they play with the kids, help them get dressed, read to them, and then volunteer for things like setting the table and getting dinner ready. So far, four kids are way easier than my usual two.
So, let’s review. If I want more children, I should wait until Jafta is 13.
Hey. Thanks for visiting my blog a couple of weeks back. I am just getting around to thanking everyone for their kind words on the news of our adoption. I have been in a crazy mess of paperwork. I am assuming that will stay for a long while.
I am going to bookmark your site.
Have a great night.
This is a little like my life everyday – we’ve got an almost 12, 10, 2 and one on the way from Ethiopia. The only bad news is the helping part wears off after awhile.
Aimee