I've gained an even greater appreciation this week for mom's of big families. I grew up in a family of 6 kids, but that doesn't mean I really appreciate what that meant for my mom. My sister and her 7 kids just came and stayed with my family for a couple of days. That means there were 10 kids in my house, with 5 of them under the age of 5. That's just a lot of kids.
I love my sister and I've always admired what a good job she does as a mom. I've even spent a lot of time at their house. Until now, though, I don't think I ever fully appreciated what it means to take care of 7 kids every day. The food, the noise, the drama, the food, the coordination. I take for granted the fact that with 3 little kids I can decide 5 minutes before lunchtime what we're going to eat for lunch that day. There's a lot more planning involved (and money) when you have to feed more than twice that many. I have a hard time keeping track sometimes of 3 pairs of shoes, much less 7 pairs. Granted, when you have that many kids, there are older ones who can be a great help to the younger kids: changing diapers, feeding, dressing, etc. I admire my older nieces for helping out their mom.
This is just a big shout out to my mom, my mother-in-law, my sister, my cousins, and all my friends out there that somehow manage to care for big families. You have my utmost respect!
On the Road to Emmaus
10 months ago
thanks. you're the one that is awesome.
ReplyDeleteno, you are.
no, you are.