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Rugrat Reprieve

Now We Are Six: Why Older Children Rule

By Rachael Brownell

1. Amber

Feb 21, 2008 20:15

With my youngest turning 5 next month, and my oldest on the cusp of tween-hood...I'm enjoying this reprieve to the hilt! Oh, the joys of sleeping in, how I missed you!

2. Jenn @ Juggling Life

Feb 21, 2008 23:02

Even when it gets harder again, when they're teenagers, at least then you have the luxury of telling them they can roll their eyes at each other, and have cereal for dinner while Mom & Dad go out for sushi!

3. AnaBanana

Feb 22, 2008 01:57

Beautiful article, and so true. My children are 19 and 18, and I've been through all the stages you're describing (and more.) Enjoy this stage; you'll need the strength for the next, but even those are hard in a very different way.

Just one thing - I'd be *far* more concerned about you sagging in spirit than in body - just look at the pictures at "The Shape of a Mother" if you doubt me. Your spiritual condition is paramount - this has even recently been reported in the news. Those who are downhearted were sicker than those who accepted themselves as they were. Rest easy - you're doing a wonderful thing raising two children :)

4. seretamysweeta

Apr 27, 2008 18:41

Wonderful article and so true!!! I remember the breakfast-making on your own time and sleeping in until 9!!! It was a lovely time to cherish. Another wonderful time is when you see your child doing great things for her own children and family. A time to sit back, swim in the ocean and thank God for good mothers everywhere.

5. nichole

May 21, 2008 23:09

I LOVE the makes their own breakfast age group.

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