So How Many Kids Makes a “Large Family”?
By Stacey | Posted on May 25, 2009 | No Comments
I’ll tell you right now, I thought I had all I could handle when I had one little boy. I was a 21-year-old mom, unsure of myself, and thought, “how could I ever do more than I’m doing now?” Baby #2 came and things leveled off. There were 2 of us and 2 of them. My husband could often help me, and we each carried a little one, each pushed a stroller, each changed a diaper. And even if Hubby wasn’t available, I still had two hands. Most tables hold 4 people, and the children fit nicely in our cars. All was well. Then. . . Baby #3 came to rock our world. Hubby’s job had him gone all day and often at night. There were 3 of them and one of me. One tired me. The laundry piled up, the dishes piled up, etc. Our family has felt “large” ever since. Just about the time I would master the day-to-day workings of our life, we’d add another blessing. So, for us, ”large” started at 3. Six still feels large, although, as they grow and gain skill and responsibility, it is easier to share the work among the family members. More about chores later. . .