I quit reading when the stupid author said the woman was infested withcjildren
Yes, that is a sad choice of a word. Try "blessed." But this is consistent with today's contraceptive country with 1.7 children and 4 times as many pets as kids. On the other extreme, I have a energetic working 63 year old Costa Rican neighbor, whose kids work as well, who is the youngest of 18 kids by one mom, who herself was one of 24 children, all from one (very busy) mom. And most all of whom he said lived to about 90 years old! Glory to God.
Yes, I didn’t much care for that comparison, as I had 3 boys in 4 years and at times it was very trying. I never felt “infested”.
Oh, c'mon - that was funny.
Aside from a few odd images, the one was being a lousy kid (actually normal at three).
That statement repulsed me, too. It got even better when the author assumed she must live in a shoe.
A normal parenting response to normal preschool whining is now a spectacular sight to behold. It’s also pretty normal to have a few children close in age. I had my first four in less than six years.
I get that the author is impressed with this mom, but the tone gets under my skin.
“I quit reading when the stupid author said the woman was infested withcjildren”
You missed a good piece then. The mother executed perfect skills.
INVESTED...not infected