The other night, Gwen and I were enjoying some one-on-one time while Fiona was napping. As we were talking, Gwen asked me a question...
"Mom", she said, "Do you remember before Fiona was in your belly?"
"Yes, I do."
"That's when I was happiest."
"You mean you were happier before Fiona was born?" I asked.
"Yes."
**Pause as I try to catch my heart as it sinks to the ground.**
"Is it because you don't get as much time with just me and daddy now?"
"Yeah," she said quietly.
"Don't you love Fiona?" I asked her.
"Yeah, sure I love her", she replied.
"What can I do to make you happier now?"
"Oh nothing", she said, "I'm still happy now. I was just happier then".
I then promised her that I would work harder to find more time to have mommy-daughter dates and that daddy would try to spend more time with her too.
Then on cue, Fiona woke up.
Gwen said, "Mom, don't get her."
"You know I have to. I can't just leave her there" I said. "Do you still want me to have more babies?"
"Oh yeah!"
"Don't forget that babies need my time too. When I have baby, that means a little less time for just you. How many more do you want me to have?"
Her reply? "182!"
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Sister Lockard 2.0!
2 months ago
7 comments:
If your going to have 182 more babies, you better get started!
My heart just broke with you! Does this mean i should have another before my first can remember being an only child?!?
It's so hard to spend equal amounts of time with all your kids... believe me I know. What a mature little thing Gwen is though to be able to voice that! You're a great mom and I think you're doing an awesome job with your kids. :) Ainsley had a hard time adjusting to sharing Mom and Dad too and still does.
although my heart would break with that comment too, i staunchly believe that a sibling is the very best gift you could ever give your child. and not giving them all the attention in the whole world is also a (hard) and important lesson and gift to your child. but you know that already. gwen is too smart for her own good!
I can just hear her sweet little voice saying this!!! What a cute girl she is!
Revealing, interesting, normal, and what a healthy conversation. It's so nice Gwen can be honest with you. I wonder what Sarah thought about you?
Corinne is spot-on, "A sibling is the very best gift you could ever give your child."
So many lessons to learn, and you ARE a great Mom. (Rick is an awesome Dad too. Love you!)
Wait till Fiona starts stealing clothes and boyfriends, then Gwen will really be feeling the blues :)
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