"They" say sharing is good, and most of the time I will agree. As a mom of twins, sharing has been a part of my parenting strategy since day one. Literally. Sharing my time with them, sharing the space on my lap, setting up one crib for them to share, sharing toys, food, clothes, attention... Overall, I would say that my boys have done well with the concept.
There are times, however, when sharing might not be so good.
I'm walking through Walmart with Kate hanging off my front in the baby carrier. In front of me is a lady, her mother, and her two unruly children. She looks at me as though I have no idea what I'm in for as she says to me "just wait - she'll do this someday". After I get over the internal thoughts of "oh hell no she won't. I have twin boys who have yet to behave like that", I sweetly let her know that I already have older children and smile as I say "I know how kids can be".
Here's where the too much sharing comes in. She proceeds to tell me her story of wanting more kids, not feeling finished (as her current "lovelies" are pulling bread off the shelves and running up and down the aisles), and how she's going to get her IUD taken out (without informing her husband) so she can have more before it's too late.
I'm sorry, what? Does IUD stand for Information Unwanted Disclosed? Yeah - let's go ahead and get that out.
So now I'm walking a fine line of teaching my boys about sharing and the point at which some sharing might be a smidge too much.
With this blog I will do my best to share updates about the family, photos, and random occurrences that will bring my everyday joy to you. If I cross the line into the world of IUD, let me apologize now.
