First child
Middle child
Last child
and any you may have in between…
Do you treat them all the same?
Do you love them equally?
About six or seven months ago, after dinner, my family and I went for a swim. It was such a beautiful night, and the air was so soothing. Finally, a light breeze calmed over the trees after a hot hot day. So we took the time to enjoy the night.
After a 90 degree day, the pool was precisely what my sore body needed. My husband and I talked as we swam freely in the pool. My mind was clear and felt alive. I had accomplished everything on my to-do list and was able to break it into my list for tomorrow.
Then here comes my youngest floating up un her large tube, and out of nowhere, she says, “Mom, do you have a favorite kid”?
Without hesitation, I immediately said, “No, you all get on my nerves equally.” We laughed, and then I was curious why she asked me this. So I asked her…
“Do you think I do”?
She said, “not at all; I feel like you love us and treat us all the same.”
I explained to her that I depend on all three of you differently. There are certain things that I expect out of each of you. The best way I can explain it is like this…
Here’s an analogy for all of my Superhero fans
To kill Thanos, it took Spiderman, the Avengers, The Guardian of Galaxies, Dr. Strange, Black Panther, Scarlett Witch, Black Widow, Antman, Hawkeye, Korg, and Nick Fury, to defeat Thanos.
They were all intricate factors, and no one’s role was more significant than the other!
This is how I view my household—all of us coming together, therefore allowing us to feed off each other’s attributes. When one wins, we all win. We’re in this together….Real parents master the art spreading LOVE equally!
You could have chosen any blog to read, but you chose mine, and I’m honored!
~Belladonna~
I agree with you. I loved my kids equally but in different ways. They are all such unique individuals.
Love is equal. Like is sometimes another matter entirely.
You got that right Michael!!!!
I love both my girls the same 💜💜
That’s awesome Paula and they aare blessed for it!
Beautifully described, Bella! And I love the superhero analogy! ❤❤❤
Thank you Cherie, I’m leting my true nerd side out! LOL
😀 LOLOL Nothing wrong with it, girlie! I love the nerd side because it shows you’re confident as heck and I love that! <3
🙌🏽😍 Thank you Cherie! I’m a huge nerd at heart.
That’s awesome! I am too! :B
That’s why we get along so well!!!!
Absolutely, girl! 😀
both my girls have very different personalities. It can be a struggle at times to treat them the same and cater for their differences
Awww Belladonna, what a mom you are. I think my mom loved all of us, but differently. She knew we had a different makeup albeit the same DNA. But even with twins their makeup is different even though they are twins. Showing your children unconditional love, well my dear I would definitely say that you are a Superhero Mom! 🐱🏍🙀🐱👤
I agree! Youb love them all the same but different. That’s perfectly stated.
Thank you my beautiful friend, I’ll taake that compliment and run with it!
🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️ You go girl!!!
A beautiful analogy and family. ✨
Thank you Michelle!
I do. But I don’t share my thoughts and feelings with them the same way.
Yes Sadje I’m the same way.
🥰💖
Your writing is so great!
Thank you!
Most Welcome dear friend!
I tried dear Belladonna. But my grand-daughter Mia had stole my heart. I have four grand-boys. Growing-up too fast.
Awwww! she is one lucky little grandbaby!
I found a beautiful mother here..I always wanted everyone to treat their child equally.. I’m obsessed with your posts and I love you..May God bless you and your family ..Mother.. 🙂
You havae just turned my day around for the better! Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!
I agree with you and yet again want to say you all are a beautiful family 🙂
🙏🏽 Thank you💖💖💖
I’m going to use this analogy the next time the question comes up! Thanks for sharing
Oh great! I’m honored and tthank you for dropping by!