You’re My Favorite. . .
By Stacey | Posted on May 30, 2009 | No Comments
We have friends that have more children than we do. They are always juggling more than we are, and it’s been interesting to watch them from the sidelines. One day, the husband of the family was sitting on our couch talking with his 4th child out of 5 or 6 at the time. The child was probably about 2 or 3 and his daddy was making the most of what would have been an empty moment. ”You’re my favorite Timothy in the whole world,” our friend said to his captive audience. I was greatly intrigued by what I had just heard. At first, I inwardly chuckled. ”Yes,” I thought, “that’s the best you can do with so many kids to raise.” I went on with what I had to do next. Days or weeks later, however, I found myself saying that to one of my children. My heart had softened toward the sentiment. I had even become excited about it! Whoever I was blessed enough to be relating with at that moment was truly, really my favorite Whoever in the whole world! I had a simple way to communicate a profound truth to each of my children. You are individually loved and enjoyed and NO ONE else can take your place.
Don’t feel guilty for bringing your children into a family of more than the average number of children.
Do work hourly to show love for and enjoyment of each person in your family – don’t forget your spousie.
Do collect an arsenal of words and actions that can convey love to each person in your family.
Use this tool if it works for you. I put the words “You’re my favorite. . . in the whole wide world” to music. Now, my children often sing it back to me and I get to be someone’s favorite too!