Sibling LOVE
My blog friend Jenifer shared this advice from Jane Covey, mother of 10…
“With a large family, you will NEVER be able to give your children
what they could have had from you if they were only children.
But, you’ve given them siblings and their siblings will give them
more than you could ever give.”
I read that quote a long time ago and have thought of it so many times when my older kids are such awesome helpers with the younger ones. Abe reads to Max. Hannah plays with Tru. I can’t be everything to everyone and it drives me crazy sometimes… especially when everyone needs me at the same time. But I’m so grateful that siblings can help mold, teach, and love each other. And perhaps in all the fights and screaming, they are learning to give and take … and will someday realize that being kind is best. Being part of a family is good. We all need each other, don’t we?
Here’s the video of Max, Hannah, and Tru going bonkers after dinner. I was just glad Tru was being entertained by someone other than me. Other than the whiplash thing (which didn’t seem to bother Tru) … Hannah surely entertained these boys for a good 10 minutes.
I love Hannah’s peace sign!
Heath, I love that quote too! So hard sometimes to need to be more than one person as the mama. Your sweet kiddos will help you so much with this new babe. Love the photos and video! So funny! Loves to you and your cute kids that are friends. Such nice moments!
I don’t think I have heard that quote before. I really like it. Maybe that will give me courage to join the mother of five club. or maybe not :)