Just a quick note on the wonder that is Minnie. How lucky am I to be able to do it all again knowing now what I didn't know the first time?
I am so lucky to be spending another holiday season with a little kid-- seriously, I just want to pinch myself every day.
I know I complain a lot on this blog, but really, I am just so happy to be exactly where I am doing exactly what I am doing with my people. And a cherry-on-top kindergaretner?? What could be better?
Some naps from a kindergarten fall party (I was in charge of the turkey handprint station) (It was PJ day):
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ReplyDeleteMinnie is at such a great age! My parents have a Minnie of sorts. My little sister is 7 years younger than me. She’s the caboose and really kept my parents young. And then after the craziness of having 4 of us a bit closer together (but not really as there is a 10 year age gap between my eldest brother and me (I’m the 4th child)) they got to kind of experience having an only child. So Abby is probably closest to my parents since she had way more of their undivided attention than anyone else did.
ReplyDeleteThe hand turkey tho! Now that you mention it, I miss those days.
ReplyDeleteYour complaining is all light hearted- it never sounds bitter to me. The joy you get from your family really comes through every day of the year.
ReplyDeleteDitto Jenny. I never feel like your complaining is from the core. It's more just commenting on the hassles of life (of which there are many).
ReplyDeleteI AM THE MINNIE IN MY FAMILY. I'm 8 years younger than my closest sibling (and 13 years younger than my oldest sibling). I definitely have a special relationship with my parents (like Lisa pointed out above). I was with them alone for many years and I definitely think I helped "keep them young."
My mom cried when she found out she was pregnant with me and I totally get it. I would wail if I got pregnant now (and be legit amazed because my husband and I have both had things done to prevent pregnancy at this point) BUT I have lost count of the number of times they've told me how glad they are to have had me and how they don't know what they'd do without me, etc.
All this to say: it is for sure a special bond and while I cannot imagine having a little one right now, part of me DOES wish I could have the chance to parent from a position of realizing they do grow up. Plus, I was a baby when I had babies and I think my perspective would be so very different now.
Yay for Minnie <3