Codi and I have been watching the Cake Boss on and off since the show began. It seems odd to think I would watch a show about cake since I'm not particularly fond of it. Ice cream, brownies, and cookies by "Susie" are all I need for desserts. (Codi on the other hand, loves cake.) Anyone who has seen the Cake Boss knows that while the show is about Carlo's Bakery and the incredible cakes they put together, it's about something more important - Family.
When you watch the family dynamics of the Valastro family, it's clear they all care about each other. The brotherly and sisterly "ribbing" are really just signs off love and friendship. These people don't need any friends - they have a large family where they all stay close - shoot they even work together!
Codi and I have also observed a family in Wisconsin. This family has home next door to my in-laws cottage. At the top of the family tree are two grandparents probably in their 70s. They have four or five kids, and those kids all have a bunch of kids. Those family gatherings are filled with a sense of family - along with a bit of chaos. Neverthless, watching that dynamic just makes you want to have a piece of the action. It's almost contagious.
I have no idea how many children God is going to bless my family with, but I can at least say we're off to a good start. I want my children to have siblings whom they can confide in and trust their entire life.
-Eric
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