My four girls hanging out on my bed. Right now four seems like so many... Crazy crazy household now!
For example... yesterday morning (Sunday) I dragged out of bed at 7 after 3 hours of sleep. Phoebe was hungry again. Olivia stopped me and said, "Mommy, you need to make me breakfast. I'm hungry. How about pancakes?" Zenna tugged at me and said, "Mommy, could you help me? I lost my blankie." (Yes, she said that whole phrase... she's quite the talker!) After I got breakfast ready (toast and bananas, no pancakes today!), I went to wake up Abigail. She growled at me and told me it was too hard, she couldn't wake up today. Then I had to get them all ready for church. I was not up to going yet, but Mum and Papa Haws took them (daddy was playing the organ). We made it! After they left, I laid down to nurse the baby, and slept for 3 hours! I was so grateful for a nap! Wow!
I thought it was hard to have one baby. Motherhood is tough.
I thought it was hard to have two babies (15 months apart). That was busy.
I thought it was hard to have three little ones. I still got a nap every day.
It is hard to have four... for the first time, I don't have the chance to nap with my baby. I am exhausted by 8 every night. When the kids go to bed, I am ready to crash!!!
All that said, I love it! We are still adjusting, and thankfully Joe is taking care of the dishes every day. Pretty soon though we'll be in a good groove. Life is good. We love being in the four girl club! We are now one of three families in the ward with four girls. One family came over just the other day to "welcome us into the four girl club." They are great.
Your girls are so cute! You are so lucky to have them. I hope when I have kids I get girls too. You are such a cute mom!
ReplyDeleteBy the way this is Stacy Smith from high school.
Congrats!!! She is SO cute! Before I had Ash I just wanted boys, but after having a girl, I can't imagine anything more fun than a house full of girls! Lots of drama, yes, but so fun!! (This is Steph; I'm just too lazy to log out of my hubby's account).
ReplyDeleteHaving children is such a labor of love. ALL OF IT! I cringe at the thought of NOT getting a nap. I think I am fairly addicted. The scary thing is that I think Katelyn is slowly starting to "grow out of" them. If I produce more than three children, it will be a miracle. I think God knows what I can handle though. :)
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ReplyDeleteI noticed on facebook you had a blog, and I wanted to see pictures of your cute family. I don't know how close your girls are in age, but we had four in 5 years, and I remember those first few weeks after we brought my youngest home were so overwhelming! (And I was using disposable diapers!) Our youngest turns one in August, and trust me, it gets better. My house, however, has yet to recover. :) Good luck and enjoy your little loves! They are all beautiful!!! Jenny Brumfield