I am the mother of five children.
I am the mother of five children.
I am the mother of five children!!
I just kept counting them today, over and over. We had our first outing as a whole family today, when we packed up our vehicle and went to church. Every time I turned around to look, I was surprised. I really don't know why--I was there at all of their births. :) For the first time, it seemed really real.
Maybe it's because I never planned on having this many. Rick and I always talked about four kids--it seemed like such a nice, even number. But once we had Ryan, and then had so many infertility issues, I had finally resolved in my head that we would have one child, and if were lucky, two. It took me such a long time to get to that place, that I'm having just as hard of a time realizing that I have exactly what I've always wanted.
Maybe it's because just over three years ago, I only had one child. One. One child, and a car.
Maybe it's because I'm not old enough to have this many kids, right? Because I feel like I'm in my early twenties, at least.
All of this aside, I am deliriously happy. I have five beautiful children, ones I have waited and wished for. I know how lucky I am, and I wouldn't change it for anything. Life is good.
I am the mother of five children.
I am the mother of five children!!
I just kept counting them today, over and over. We had our first outing as a whole family today, when we packed up our vehicle and went to church. Every time I turned around to look, I was surprised. I really don't know why--I was there at all of their births. :) For the first time, it seemed really real.
Maybe it's because I never planned on having this many. Rick and I always talked about four kids--it seemed like such a nice, even number. But once we had Ryan, and then had so many infertility issues, I had finally resolved in my head that we would have one child, and if were lucky, two. It took me such a long time to get to that place, that I'm having just as hard of a time realizing that I have exactly what I've always wanted.
Maybe it's because just over three years ago, I only had one child. One. One child, and a car.
Maybe it's because I'm not old enough to have this many kids, right? Because I feel like I'm in my early twenties, at least.
All of this aside, I am deliriously happy. I have five beautiful children, ones I have waited and wished for. I know how lucky I am, and I wouldn't change it for anything. Life is good.
First day at church!!
16 comments:
I can't imagine having 5 that are so young--YOU ARE AMAZING. Love the picture.
Enjoy.
I understand how you feel! My family number did not jump as rapidly as yours but 5 is a big number. You are doing such a great job and are an amazing mother. You have some lucky kids.
I remember feeling the same way when we jumped to 4 so rapidly. Darling boys!
The counting thing is TOTALLY normal. :o)
And if anyone will be a great mom to those 5 kids, it's you.
I only have 2 and can't even begin to imagine how you do it all missy. You are one talented momma!
Soooo cute!! And you are way too young to have five children! ;)
...and {5} adorable kids who have a fabulous mom and dad!!!
I can TOTALLY see how you would need to do a double take! I would have too! I can't imagine having 5 when 3 fill my life soooooo much!!
You handle five kids (especially as young as they are) with so much grace. You make it seem so easy and FUN! They couldn't have been sent to a better mom and you amaze me every time I read a blog post. :)
KIERSTE!!! You scared me so bad, my heart is still racing. I thought you were supposed to have an even number, too, and I thought for a wild 5 seconds before I scrolled down, that someone hadn't made it. Oh, how happy I am that you have 5 children! It's that looking back in the car thing, because you can see them all at once, all tucked in neatly. And at fhe, all sitting around together. I'm so happy for you!!!!
ah, how cute! and you MUST be old--5 kids! :)
Before having kids, I never understood why some people want to have lots of kids. Now that I have two of my own, I can see the desire to have more. And, I totally understand your amazement at having 5 - sometimes I'm still surprised I have two!
Cute! You were meant to be a mom!
Isn't it crazy where life takes us. You are in your twenties but only if I am as well.
Oh they are so so sweet!!! All of your kids are sweet! You're definitely not old enough to have 5, and I'm not old enough to have 7!! We're just two young 20 something year olds taking our only child to play dates..... wow how time flies!!! Love you Keirst, you're awesome :)
Love this post!
I keep forgetting how many kids I have, too. lol Four was a great number. I really liked four. Six is hard right now.
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