battlemaiden Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 is knowing how much more time I spent with my oldest two children. :crying: Of course, much of that wasn't essential, but it was fun. Lots of projects and coloring and narrations. Ahhhh, for those days over. For more time with the youngers. If nothing else, I am motivated to eek out more time with those precious middle children. They deserve better. There. Confession made. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Oh man! I hear ya'! And, I've only got 4 kids. I realized the other day that my 3.5 year old has never been to the library story hour. I don't do any of the fun things with her that I used to do with the boys. I'm really sad about that. When my older two were just starting homeschooling, we did all sorts of fun activities. I have pictures and proof!!! My poor third and fourth kids. Nada. Just the boring stuff. I realized the other night, I couldn't remember the last time I READ to my 3.5 yo!! Now, I'm scheduling it so that it doesn't get missed. But, I figure that my younger ones have different advantages. My 3.5 year old knows the rules of baseball because she's been to SO many games. My 9 yo is in karate and at a very advanced belt because he has brothers who show him things at home. Etc, etc. This is how I make myself feel better anyway!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 My son learned to count because my daughter taught him! He learned much earlier than he would have if he didn't have a big sister. He does have less pictures and I haven't updated his baby book. I'm sure it gets worse with every child. I have a friend whose 3 children are all grown, she said she forgot to teach either her 2nd or 3rd child their colors until they were at least 3 or 4, but then it only took one minute! (They all turned out great, BTW.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RecumbentHeart Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I was just thinking recently on how I need to be very purposeful about time with each child. I know it's never going to be exactly the same with each of them but I can see how my middle one could easily get lost in the flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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