tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2757189962843231486.post754062926232679798..comments2023-11-03T02:39:20.368+10:30Comments on Apple Leaf Blog Faith, Family and Fiction: Sibling RivalryPaula Vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2757189962843231486.post-15370279925457807062007-10-28T09:55:00.000+10:302007-10-28T09:55:00.000+10:30I TOTALLY Get it!!I love this that you've brought ...I TOTALLY Get it!!<BR/>I love this that you've brought before us here. Jesus had siblings and DID NOT SIN!! How brilliant an observation!!!<BR/><BR/>I've been doing much the same that Kate has been doing. The funny thing is that I"ve noticed a bonding between Mini-Me & J-man and then a bonding between G and Mini-E. Part of it has been because G has sort of withdrawn from J. I know it will get better as J gets older...but it's probably going to be this way for a while. <BR/><BR/>But there are still all those days that no one gets along. Or when they ALL want to play by themselves except J-man who wants to play with EVERYONE. <BR/>All. The. Time.<BR/>It's an interesting facet in the family life. :-)<BR/>I still am so excited about this revelation....Jesus had siblings and didn't sin.<BR/>That proves He IS the Son of God. *LOL*Amelia Antwilerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584920083164732963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2757189962843231486.post-38365159269002336762007-10-27T08:08:00.000+09:302007-10-27T08:08:00.000+09:30Hi PaulaJust really dropping in to say I've been v...Hi Paula<BR/>Just really dropping in to say I've been visiting! I enjoyed your post on sibling rivalry - some great perspective there - we often get overwhelmed at it all and lose perspective as we teach our kids God's grace in all their relationships.<BR/><BR/>Anyways, have a great weekend with your kids!<BR/>Belinda<BR/><A HREF="http://www.lifestyle-homeschool.com" REL="nofollow">Live life with your Kids!</A>Belinda Letchfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633623295326829373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2757189962843231486.post-33835475671296674372007-10-27T03:42:00.000+09:302007-10-27T03:42:00.000+09:30The judge and jury. That's how I feel most days. "...The judge and jury. That's how I feel most days. "MOM! Jack spit at me and you're not going to DO anything about it??"<BR/><BR/>AGGGHH I need some earplugs!<BR/><BR/>I could go on and on, but let me just say that my kids have been at each other's throat worse than ever before. I have no idea why, but am glad there is biblical evidence of this being somewhat normal.carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02449987730223591945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2757189962843231486.post-18242602658586051312007-10-26T15:14:00.000+09:302007-10-26T15:14:00.000+09:30The least supportive people in my life are my 3 si...The least supportive people in my life are my 3 sisters. No surprise. I have to tell you this story: 6 years ago, we went down to CA to visit my family. We were all sitting out by the crowded pool of our hotel, my mom, 3 sisters and their families. My sister, Connie, who is 14 yrs my senior, said to me in a very loud voice, "I love your hair color!" Does this tell you anything about our relationship? My sisters have always been difficult, unsupportive and unsympathetic and it always saddened me. Oh, there have been brief times of semi-closeness but only when their lives were very happy. I've always longed for a close relationship with them, especially as adults, but I doubt that will ever happen.<BR/><BR/>As for my own kids, I encourage them to serve each other (Chad, will you serve your sister this glass of milk.) I also encourage them that they are each others' best friends and that they will always have each other, even after we are gone. I tell the boys they need to look out for Carmen, they are her protectors. I don't know how this sounds but it's the way I feel it should be. Oh, they fight about silly stuff and call each other names but we address each episode as it comes. I also point out, "Is God happy when we do ...?" <BR/><BR/>This was an interesting post, all the sibling stories in the Bible. Whew! Makes our kids look like angels, doesn't it? <BR/><BR/>I'm afraid this will be an issue until the kids become adults. And, yes, there are times we just have to let them sort things out themselves. Just keep anything sharp out of their reach!<BR/><BR/>Oh, Todd just mentioned Joseph - now there's a loving sibling relationship for you! Todd said to make sure Logan and Emma don't sell Blake off to any nomadic traders! <BR/><BR/>Have a terrific weekend!<BR/>Katecall*me*katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01902146131211374792noreply@blogger.com