When asked what my ideal family looked like I always said, "Two kids, a boy and a girl, two years apart, with a boy first because I always wanted an older brother." To be honest, a lot of these requirements stemmed from my Grade Ten self who, along with my best friend, had a crush on a Grade Twelve boy. We always figured that if one of us had an older brother who was friends with them, it would make dating these guys a whole lot easier. Ahhhh, Grade Ten self -- what did you know?
We didn't find out the gender with Sam, and although I would have been thrilled either way, I was so happy when Dave announced, "It's a boy. I think." (It was kind of dark and we were both in
a little bit of shock.) And then two years later Rachel came along. And all my Grade Ten (family planning) dreams came true :)
My favourite thing about my two kids is watching how much they love each other. They are each other's best friends (for now) and I really hope it will continue that way. I love watching them play together, laugh together, and how much they love each other. I am so excited to watch how their relationship will change, and how it will stay the same, as they grow. And if Grade Twelve Sam will introduce Grade Ten Rachel to his friends!
I think I should give my Grade Ten self a little more credit. Maybe she knew this all along :)
I can't say I ever actually hoped/planned that specifically for kids, but I have to say that having a boy, then a girl, around 2 years apart, is working out pretty well so far :)
ReplyDeleteI love this!!! When I was in 10th grade, as a (somewhat strangely fascinating) homework assignment, our English teacher had us write our obituary. The point wasn't to be morbid: it was to see what we wanted to make of our lives. I picked my current crush to be my husband and I wanted three boys. Interestingly enough, in my adult life, that crush found out I had liked him and he had a crush back - which was sort of amazing for my bruised self-esteem...to be loved by "the most amazing man ever." And as for the three boys - well, I've said a fond farewell to that dream, but I love the memory you dredged up with this post! I wouldn't change my reality now (with the man I have and the kids I DON'T have) for anything in the whole world!!
ReplyDeleteI remember having to write my obituary as well. I think I was a world renowned writer :) And my life is way better now than I ever imagined it in Grade Ten!
DeleteIt looks like they have a lot of fun together. : )
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ReplyDeleteI have a brother who is 2 years older and a brother who is 3 years older... and I'm single... Can your grade 10 self let my brothers know how it's supposed to work? haha.
ReplyDeleteI love that your life turned out how you planned it and I hope your kids always love each other and get along (for the most part!) too! :)
My Grade Ten self was pretty naive about how these things work. Most likely my imaginary older brother would have just ignored me!
DeleteI was the product of an older brother and younger sister sibling family which I guess turned out okay although I have always wondered if a sister would have given me that lifelong best friend I have always longed for. I sure hope that is what Evan and Brody will have as same gender siblings. ;-) I can only imagine what my life wouldbe like if iI got what I wanted in 10th grade. No regrets for sure. :-)
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