The advantages of sharing with your children

I didn't want to totally make this wordless but with the amount of time I have these days I just about have to make it short.

Since my husband is working out of the country and all the children's bedrooms are on a different level than my bedroom I've asked my oldest daughter to join me. Our bedroom is long and narrow but there is plenty of room for a twin size bed. So, she's been keeping me company for many months now. When dad came home for a short visit she went upstairs to share a bed with her younger sisters. I have been really enjoying the ease of cleaning the girls' room. There is a huge difference. Two girls vs three in one room is a huge difference! I am not going to scare you with pics of their room, please, don't fret.

A few days ago I was feeling very feverish and couldn't get warm. My oldest came over and snuggled in our King size bed, mentioning that there is plenty of room for 3 more kids in there, the way we huddled together. SHe warmed me up so fast I couldn't believe it. It was so sweet of her to put her arms around me and hold me. I was ready to cry just remembering how harsh I was just the same day fussing at her to pick up her clothes off my bedroom floor. But it was all so sweet the way she was holding! This morning I walked into the bahtroom we are sharing and found the cutest little thing! That's my oldest daughter! Just like her! Creative, sweet little touch. I love her, even when she messes up MY bedroom.