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November 8, 2009 at 4:37 pm | In Miscellaneous | 6 Comments

I live in a house of 7 tormenting little brothers.

With the exception of one, I have grown up with all of these guys since they were barely walking (I actually remember ‘babysitting’ some of them!). Of those, with the exception of two, they are practically my little brothers, being in ministry together and our families spending much time together over the years. And of course, one of those really is my little brother, who urges them all on to bigger and better teasing. All of them, missing their own sisters to torment, heap on my poor head all the teasing they can muster.

They call me Maid – affectionately so, I like to imagine. They like to choose interesting outfits in town that they think I should wear, they like to make up all sorts of deficiencies in my completed tasks, and they all are convinced that I owe my brother $20 from a bargain we made 15 years ago. (As I recall, I paid my debt, but they all think otherwise.)

It’s almost like Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, except I really am a sister and not a wife captured against my will.

*sigh*

At the end of the day (and usually in the middle of the day too), it is very nice to have my own room to lock myself into. I’m fairly certain I would start knocking heads together otherwise.

Oh…here’s proof.

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…pretty and sweet and sassy as can be… hee hee, enjoy!

Comment by No No Nanette — November 8, 2009 #
I watched the video…poor Milly!!! I loved 7 Brides when I was a kid. I think I have the whole thing nearly memorized!

So, I am wondering your perspective on brothers beings that you had only brothers. How was/is that? We only had one boy in my family and now I have three sons. I am always on the lookout for more information on what I am (and Sophia) to expect as I have no idea. Do you get used to their teasing? Do you mind being surrounded by 7 guys in Botswana? Is that easy for you because you had brothers? What advantages/disadvantages do you think you have because of having only brothers. What is most important for Sophia to do to suceed with all her brothers!?

Kudos to you Rachel….6 nearly bald boys sounds nearly impossible!

Comment by katina — November 8, 2009 #
So, I started to answer you, Katina…but my answer was getting rather long. I think I will just put it in a blog post, and then maybe others can add their own ideas. Good questions!!

Growing up with three brothers and no sisters certainly prepared me for this experience. To be perfectly honest, I would rather be here with 7 guys than with 7 girls, depending of course, on who exactly those girls were. It is partly my personality, partly the way I was raised, but I can not stand ‘drama.’ I can not stand emotional flareups, cattiness, or any of those others things that go along with getting a bunch of girls together. Compared to my brothers, I can be emotional, but compared to most girls, I am not at all emotional…LOL!

As for the rest of it…post coming soon!

Comment by Rachel — November 9, 2009 #
Ah Rachy, you are a picture of grace. I can imagine those boys would all jump to your aid quite agressively if you really needed help. Don’t let them get to you! If you do, it’ll be ten times worse, you know that.

Totally agree with you about girls v. guys thing. Prollie because I never had sisters, only one brother.

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Pingback by On Being a Sister « The View From My Fishbowl — November 10, 2009 #
I totally relate to the “rather be with 7 guys than 7 girls” thing. Not that I don’t love some good “girl time.” Recently I remarked to my sister that I think the most trying stores to shop in are the ones run entirely (or almost entirely) by women…think Jo-Ann Fabrics. Getting good customer service on a regular basis is hard when the whole place is run by women, in my opinion.

Comment by Abbi — November 10, 2009 #