the large family

I have to admit... at the age of 25, a large family was something that I would not consider. Today? I regret that I won't have a big family. The main reason is because a big family is such a blessing. If one child (as an adult) decides to not come in for Christmas? No big deal... there are a lot more coming. Grandchildren? Tons. Family has really been dwindled into a tiny unit of only children, etc... And if every single person is an only child (as in China) there are no more aunts and uncles which means no cousins. We don't have a mandated one child rule as China, but we do have more and more economical restraints where the husband and wife both must work. Childcare is very expensive. The next thing you know the first idea to go is the number of children you can (conceiveably) handle. I always expressed as a child that I wanted three boys. I was a tomboy, and boys fit that stereotype. Today? I have one son and hope for another child.

I have watched the Duggars and their super-huge family. I wonder, "How in the world do they do it?" It's amazing really that they have 18 children! I know it's more than I wanted, but I can't but be a teensy bit envious of that large love.

Maybe next time it WOULD be twins...