Sweet Sister Love
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Monday, January 25, 2010
Once upon a time, Camilla was my baby. I rocked her to sleep, changed her diapers, was there for feedings and nighttime wake-ups, knew the meanings of all her different cries.
Cliché, of course, but it’s true: it seems like it was merely seconds ago that my little girl was a baby girl. These days she’s a three-year-old who says things like, “Mama, remember when I was a baby and I used to crawl around?”... READ MORE
He Loves Her!
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Thursday, October 22, 2009
Many people told me that one of the wonderful things about having our second child would be the chance to watch our kids love one another.
Since Blaise’s birth we have seen Camilla’s (sometimes overzealous) love for her baby brother in abundance. She was enamored with him the first time she met his eight-pound self, and the only thing that has changed since then is his size.
As he’s grown, Blaise... READ MORE
Little Ones, Love One Another
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Thursday, September 17, 2009
I’m putting the baby to sleep in the bedroom - or trying to, anyway - when the door cracks open. Through the dimness I can see a small curly head bobbing its way through the door.
I’m about to whisper a rejoinder when the owner of the head pipes up. “Mama! I just want to give Blaisey a kiss!”
Sigh. I can’t say no to that, and it’s not like the chubby eel of a baby is sleeping anyway. He’s wriggling... READ MORE
One to One Time with Kids
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Tuesday, August 25, 2009
On Sunday, Eric and I took the afternoon off, headed to a local lake and spent three hours hiking and talking. Moments like these feel extra precious these days, as my eldest (who will turn 18 next month), has one foot out the door these days.
The outing wasn’t planned to be an “Eric only” event, but Adam and Greg had music practice at church that kept them from joining us. As Eric and I spent... READ MORE
She Has Me Figured Out
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Wednesday, August 12, 2009
One of the things that appeals to me most about having two children is that they can entertain each other. When Camilla was a baby, I was the only one around to keep her company. But Blaise has an older sister, and this is wonderful because it means I can (theoretically) get stuff done while she plays with him.
I was not foolish enough to imagine that my productivity would increase after my second... READ MORE
"Mama, I love my brother!"
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Camilla wants another brother.
Depending on her mood, she sometimes asks for a sister instead. But mostly she asks for a brother.
People inquire how the toddler is handling having a baby in the house, and it makes me happy to tell them she’s doing beautifully. I think the fact that she already wants another baby is a good sign!
I loved your responses to the post I did last fall about fostering love... READ MORE
All Shapes and Sizes
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Saturday, July 04, 2009
I had to smile this week when I read Rachel’s lovely article entitled The Case for Large Families. As the eldest of five children, I don’t need to be convinced by Rachel that a large family can be such a great cause for joy. I count my two sisters and two brothers and their spouses as my very best friends and feel blessed that our family remains close at heart despite our lack of geographic proximity.... READ MORE
The Case for Large Families
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Tonight we celebrated the birthday of my six-year-old nephew. Friends and family members converged at a local park for a few hours of fun, where we were all pleasantly surprised by the mild temps and gentle breezes. July in Georgia can be hot, and tonight wasn’t too bad at all.
I have mentioned I’m the oldest of eight children (the picture is my family at my bowling birthday party this past June),... READ MORE
Big Family Inequity?
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Wednesday, March 18, 2009
I spent a lot of time when I was a teenager doing free babysitting. At least, it felt that way to me.
I’m the oldest of six children, and there’s a ten-year age gap between me and my youngest brother. By the time I was in high school my parents rarely hired babysitters anymore; they just put me in charge and went on their merry way.
If I recall correctly, my siblings spent most of the time bugging... READ MORE
More Gratitude
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Monday, December 01, 2008
Danielle’s post about Thanksgiving is a sweet reminder of the beauty of large families—and the gift of sisterhood. I sometimes take those two things for granted in my life, and reading the comments reminded me to treasure them both.
On Thursday, as my oldest son was making the placecards for our guests, he looked at the list.
“Only fourteen people,” he asked, “are you sure?” He wondered why there... READ MORE
