Tag: siblings
To Each Their Own: Loving My Two Very Different Children
When I was growing up, my dad would routinely, and very quietly, tell me I was his favorite kid, or that he loved me...
How to Prepare Your Toddler For A New Baby: 11 Smart...
It has been seven months since the birth of our second daughter. In that time, I have learned a lot about my own motherhood journey....
Don’t Forget the Middle Man: Avoiding Middle Child Syndrome
Growing up, I didn’t have much experience with middle children. My family only had two kids; I was the older one and the only...
Living with Littles: Tips for Surviving Having Kids Close in Age
My youngest son turned 15 1/2 months this week. The same age my daughter was when we brought his brother home from the hospital....
“But I Wanted a Baby Sister!”
As we grow older, our visions of the future change from careers to marriage and then family. I come from a family of four...
From the Perspective of a Child: Pregnancy/Babies
I have a three-year-old daughter and am expecting baby number two in December. We waited until about week eleven or twelve to tell her...
We’re Having a Baby! {Keyword: WE}
It's been an exciting couple months around our household, as we recently announced that we are expecting baby #4 in December. As someone who...
Maybe Next Year
Since my son was only a few months old I’ve fielded the common question, “So when are you going to have another one?” My...
Confessions of a Mom with 3 Kids Under the Age of...
My husband and I recently had our 4th child and I have to admit, it's rocked my world. But I would hazard a guess that...
I’ve Been Undermined By a 6-Year-Old
“G, I’m warning you, if you stand up on that chair again you will get a timeout.”
He turns to me smiling, reveling in his...