This is an entry written by my sister, who had her fifth child a month ago.
Friday we went to my sister Karen's for the day. It had been a long week and I really needed to get out of the house. You know, no sleep + kids home all the time+ kids making lots of messes and only helping when I yelled = a grouchy overwhelmed mom that feels like a complete failure that her kids don't obey or work without being compelled.We had lunch, the kids played in the sprinkler, made Popsicles, ate homemade cookies, Karen and I lounged on the couch and talked, and Karen even made carmel popcorn, YUM! Karen gave Ethan 3 adorable outfits and her mother-in-law had made Ethan a cute blanket and matching burp cloth. So thoughtful. We were sad to go, but I left feeling a lot better and realized I can make it.
I am glad sitting on my couch helped her feel like she could tackle being the mother of five. Love ya Beth!
2 comments:
Sounds like you gave her the tlc she was craving, and that's what sisters do for us better than anybody else.
It's always good to have a sister to lean on. Mothering is hard work. Good work, but work none-the-less. I truly admire young mothers...just hang in there, it does get easier in a different way.
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