In discussions with the other two "senior" siblings, we have determined that the younger siblings got by with murder, whereas we older siblings generally did not engage in such nefarious and illegal activities. We are appalled at the amount of bad stuff that went on after we left home, much of it having to do with cats.
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We, the three younger siblings, really were quite fortunate in the freedoms we were allowed. And we owe a debt of gratitude to the three older siblings who kept our parents so preoccupied with their needs, wants and wishes, that we were able to keep under the radar. It is important to keep one's perspective on this situation, after all, we were too young, and good, to get into any trouble.
Actually, we three older siblings, along with our parents, were more concerned with doing the beet thinning, hoeing, keeping house (Louise), haying, working in the garden, and in general, slaving away, so that our three younger siblings could live a life of ease and play with cats. And, I'm afraid our parents were preoccupied, but it was with the practical aspects of life on the farm - I'm sure they never had to worry about our wants, needs, and wishes. If that sounds like there was a division - consider that there were five years' difference between Judy and me. We three represent the older family, and you three represent the younger family. We love you lots, anyway.
Not preoccupied with the older siblings? Remember, from my little bedroom I heard alot of late night discussions. And you are right - I don't think I ever heard disparaging words about any of us. Do you suppose they knew I could hear them?
On the other hand -
But the younger siblings fixed dinner (at noon), did the dishes, cleaned the house, weeded the garden and picked the strawberries.
It was not all playing with cats......
By the way, remember that Mom made Stephen's suit and cap?
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