One Clear Dot

My daughter is going through a period of her life where she really wants a brother or a sister. She told me this week that she has an imaginary sister and an imaginary brother. I heard her playing with them several times this week.

It kind of breaks my heart. I would have wanted one more child, as well. Nonetheless, the divorce put a crimp in those plans and I am not going to rush out and try to meet someone quickly just to have another child. Still, whenever we pass the baby furniture section at Target, my daughter walks over and comments about how fun it would be if she and I could pick out things for a new baby. She often forgets to even put a father into the equation. She just wants me to find a way to have a baby on my own so she and I can raise it. I have to admit, that is cute.

If I were in a lofty financial position, I would probably adopt. Right now, though, my daughter and I are comfortable as is. We have what we need, and that includes a lot of time together. And in the end, I think the greatest benefit of our situation will be a very close and healthy relationship between me and my daughter. You cannot beat that. It is more precious that the ability to have another child, in my opinion.

Posted on April 17th, 2008 by onecleardot
Filed under: Parenting