For those of you who don’t know. . . . .(I love making new friends in blog-land!). . . .my husband and I have 5 little ones. Jacob is our oldest and he is 9. Then comes Ethan, who is 8. They are 14 months apart. Grace is our only girl and she is 6. David is 3. Our “caboose” is Caleb and he will be one on Sunday.
I was emailing with a dear friend of mine yesterday who is expecting her 4th child. She was out with her kids recently and had someone make a remark to her about “having another?!?” I had a similar experience at the grocery store. The lady who was ringing my groceries up said to me (I had all the kids w/me), “I can’t believe you have this many kids and you’re STILL SMILING!”. . . . .AHHHHHHHH, “of course I’m still smiling”, said I, “I have even more reasons to smile now”.
How often we experience wrong ideas about children. Remember, children are a blessing from God! Whatever the number we end up with, they’re all a blessing! Small family, large family, whatever! We need to have positive attitudes! Lets be encouraging to other families and other mothers that we see when we’re out and about!
And, more importantly, lets, as mothers, remember to ENJOY our mothering days! Walk around with a smile on your face (make those people wonder what’s wrong with you, LOL), enjoy your kids, they are GIFTS to be thankful for!
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A few pictures:
The Family Medical Ward experienced an overflow of volume the other day. The doctor almost ran out of supplies (toilet paper and scotch tape). Even the kittens had injuries that needed attention. Look at Grace with her stump of a hand. Look how she’s holding up that poor kitten’s back paw. The baby did NOT appreciate being included and was very frustrated trying to get the tape off his hand.
Our busy yard:
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine!
Proverbs 17:22a
Good to be Home 
You got all of your fast-moving children into one action shot? How long did that take?!
I did have to take several!
I’m glad I’m not the only one having problems getting all of my kids to look when I’m taking a picture. But I guess that’s reality.
My kids are all upstairs singing Disney songs along with a CD player…they have turned up the baby monitor and placed it in the room with me so I can be on the computer and still enjoy the show. So much for peace and quiet…I think I’ll have to convince them it’s time to go outside before lunch.
I get those comments at the store all the time too. Last time someone saw me pushing the two youngest in the cart and the other two walking with me. Now you know how much my kids look alike and he turns to me and says “Are they all yours?” “All girls huh?” I just chuckled and said yes and continued my shopping. I just wonder what people say to mothers who have 7,8 or more children.
The medical ward is hilarious! I liked seeing them all in action in the backyard!
There’s more!!! I’m glad I came back to check. I love the picture of them all bandaged up. That’s hilarious. I only have one child (until October) and when people in the store ask me how old Ainsley is, they say “you’re going to be busy.” What mother isn’t? Or the hated… “you’re having another girl? That’s too bad.” That one really hurts. I’m sure you got that one more than once, Shan… except about your boys. I just say I’m happy with whatever God gives me.
What great pics and what an encouragement and inspiration today’s post was!
Have a blessed day!
That was soo adoreable about your “medical ward”, those pictures are so cute! I agree that all children are blessings too. Thank you for stopping by my site and come back again soon, I love to meet new friends too!
I love the pictures of your children! While I only have two (God’s plan not ours) my sis has five and so does a dear friend of of ours. They were both afraid to tell the people from their own families because they knew that they would get that horrible reaction. So sad.
i love your backyard! a beautiful place for your children to play!
Hi! I am just stopping by to visit. I found you on cynsue’s site. I love what you had to say about mommying! Although both my girls are adults now, I have to say they are my crowning achievements! Being a mommy is the hardest, most rewarding thing I have ever done. I loved your pictures! Your children are so beautiful! God bless you with plenty of wisdom and energy!
Hey Shan, Thank you for your encouragment and for your positive outlook. I have been very humbled this weekend, seeing Naomi and seeing your pictures, have been an encouragment too. I’ll be praying for you as you sell you home! Love, Elisha