the truth is that four kids 5 and under is like looking at a forest in the dark. some times when i look at all the facts i am totally creeped out...dark shadows make monsters out of tree branches...
but the forest in the daytime is fun...well, fun if you're prepared with food, water, trails to follow, and hospitals nearby in case you fall and break your leg.
all of the same applies to raising children. i think. i'm no expert but i am just trying to convince myself that the scary nighttime forest will show itself to be an adventurous daytime forest soon.
scary night time forest thoughts
- this baby is not going to be as easy as oliver jack and carefree about naptimes, getting pulled around like a living doll, or just an overall jovial disposition.
- the clinginess that harper has started displaying since learning of this baby is here to stay.
- the clinginess that harper has started displaying since learning of this baby is not here to stay.
- we will not figure out a working sleeping arrangement in our 3 bedroom house to accommodate the sleep to which i have grown accustomed.
- the fact that almost all episodes of supernanny include families with 4 kids.
- i have only just now started to keep my house clean since oliver jack's birth.
- the pool with a newborn, an ever adventurous and fearless 1 year old, a passionate 3 year old, and a bossy 5 year old does not sound relaxing.
day time exciting adventurous forest thoughts
- "i can do all things through Christ who gives me strength" phil 4:13
- "sons are a heritage of the Lord, children a reward from him" psalm 127:3
- harper and calvary are so excited that they can hardly wait. everything revolves around how long it will be until she arrives.
- she is an answered prayer in every way already...so how could she not possibly "fit"?
- now oliver jack will not be bored once harper goes back to school and calvary starts pre-k.
- now i will not be bored once harper and calvary start school.
- we will not have to worry about wondering what to do with any extra money we should happen to come across.
- tax deduction!
the lists are pretty even right now, but i am certain that once i get a bit more prepared...get a crib, paint a nursery, find a nursery, buy some baby girl clothes, and get fat...the exciting list will start to grow and the scary list will fade away to more pressing matters (fingers crossed)
5 comments:
just think of the cute little shoes that i bought for her...and all the dark monsters will disappear :0)
You are my mommy-hero :)
I will add to Alli's "just think" suggestion by saying this, "just think of the Duggar family when feeling overwhelmed at the thought of four children!"
That should do at least a little bit of nerve calming! Michelle and Jim Bob don't have anything on you and Kyle--except 15 more kids, that is!!!
oh man, alli...those shoes are the best thing to think of...good idea!
lori...come check me out in real time...i am no one's hero :)
sandy, i just watched the episode of the duggars latest little one and i am just blown away by their patience in the midst of all of their life...if they can survive with that much composure with 19, then surely i can do it with 4...nice perspective...thanks.
i bought her 2 more outfits @ Belk the other day. they are so tiny and cute :0) oh, how it has reminded me of how much i loved bloomers.
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