"Here's the story of a lovely lady..."
I am sure many of us could recite the opening theme to, "The Brady Bunch". Being a cult classic that showed us all the trials and tribulations of Mike and Carol Brady and their 6 kids, it was a program that I watched regularly as a youngster. The Brady Bunch was fun and chaos mixed in with a few proactive parenting tips, moral dilemma solutions, teen angst crises and of course loving parents who were always there for the children no matter what. It was a great show in my book...a show that tackled something very poignant, particularly in this day and age - that of blended families.
This is where I come in.
I am in a blended family with a beautiful, loving, brilliant and amazing woman. We have brought our children together to live under one roof - well 50% of the time anyway. Being a blended family of four children from our previous relationships was fantastic but we felt our lives were not complete. My partner and I decided we needed more chaos, love and excitement in our lives...so we decided to have a child of our own together!
I am in a blended family with a beautiful, loving, brilliant and amazing woman. We have brought our children together to live under one roof - well 50% of the time anyway. Being a blended family of four children from our previous relationships was fantastic but we felt our lives were not complete. My partner and I decided we needed more chaos, love and excitement in our lives...so we decided to have a child of our own together!
Recently we welcomed into the world our beautiful bundle of joy and latest little man, Lucas. With 5 children now we are NOT QUITE THE BRADY BUNCH but we are close!
Bringing two sets of children together under one roof can be challenging for everyone, but it is tempered by the immense joy and excitement that living together can bring. With children ranging from our newborn to thirteen years of age - 3 boys and 2 girls, our place is never dull or quiet!
Did I say never quiet?
With four older children running around, TVs blaring with Abbie Lee Miller's voice from the latest episode of Dance Moms, Master Chief's gunfire and explosions on the Xbox, the chuckles of an eight year old who has just made a disgusting slime ball from his crazy scientist kit, and the thump of two girls who spend most of their day upside down doing walk-overs (unless they are watching Dance Moms), having so many kids is a noisy experience!
Thank goodness we live in a great five bedroom house with multiple bathrooms and living area to accommodate our tribe. It serves us well in terms of space. However the acoustical properties are sadly lacking...anyone who has woken to the sounds of a child sprinkling in the toilet above your bedroom will surely tell you it is one of life's joys. And one more thing. Did I mention it is only a rental?
Bringing two sets of children together under one roof can be challenging for everyone, but it is tempered by the immense joy and excitement that living together can bring. With children ranging from our newborn to thirteen years of age - 3 boys and 2 girls, our place is never dull or quiet!
Did I say never quiet?
With four older children running around, TVs blaring with Abbie Lee Miller's voice from the latest episode of Dance Moms, Master Chief's gunfire and explosions on the Xbox, the chuckles of an eight year old who has just made a disgusting slime ball from his crazy scientist kit, and the thump of two girls who spend most of their day upside down doing walk-overs (unless they are watching Dance Moms), having so many kids is a noisy experience!
Thank goodness we live in a great five bedroom house with multiple bathrooms and living area to accommodate our tribe. It serves us well in terms of space. However the acoustical properties are sadly lacking...anyone who has woken to the sounds of a child sprinkling in the toilet above your bedroom will surely tell you it is one of life's joys. And one more thing. Did I mention it is only a rental?
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