Family

Every once and awhile my husband's family gets together. It usually isn't something that is planned in advance and it isn't any kind of major family gathering. Just a couple brothers, their wives and kids end up at another brother's house for some reason or another. My husband has 3 brothers and 1 sister (she's in PA). We have a total of 15 nieces and nephews (plus our three) so when one or more are gathered it is usually a pretty good time. And so it was last night. Swimming and an impromptu dinner. Part of the fun is watching the kids play with one another. Last night the ages ranged from a 19 year old girl to an almost 3 year old boy with a 14 year old boy and 14, 8, 7, and 5 year old girls in between. It is neat to see cousins play together - all of them. It doesn't matter age or gender - they all play. The older ones watch out for the younger ones. The younger ones don't give the older ones a moments rest. It is a beautiful sight. But, as much as I enjoy watching the kids play I enjoy watching the dads/brothers play. Yes, they play with all the nieces and nephews but they goof around with each other as well. It gives a wife an inside look as to what her husband's life might have looked like growing up. The grown up men are just as capable of child's play as the children. Truly a sight to see . . .