I've been getting that stupid response to my announcing my 3rd pregnancy on an all-too regular basis. "Have you guys figured out what's causing that yet?" Har-har-har. That made me wonder, though...when did it become so unusual for people to have more than 2 kids? At what point did society come to decide that 2 kids was the "norm?" Not too long ago it was totally common and accepted for families to consist of 4 or more children. When did that change? Is it because we're no longer breeding helpers for the family farm? I just don't understand. Not only that, but why is it anyone's concern but mine and my husband's how many kids we have? I am not some leech of society sitting at home popping out babies and collecting my welfare check so I can blow it on booze and cigarettes. I work. My husband works. Ugh!
Alright, thanks for letting me vent. Now onto the fam:
Carl IV's 4th birthday was yesterday. *I'm on the verge of tears just typing that sentance...stupid hormones.* I cannot believe that he's 4! That's the official age of "little boy" not "toddler" or "baby", but "little boy." I can't think about it too long or it freaks me out. My co-worker told me today, "Just think...this time next year you'll be signing him up for kindergarten!" I just looked at her slack-jawed. Kindergarten?! My baby?! Oh, my goodness. Okay, I have to change the subject before the reality of that sets in and I start sobbing. *deep, cleansing breath* We had Carl IV's b-day party at our place on Saturday, and it was pretty low-key. Some family, some friends...no big. I did, however, make the cake this year. I have to say, I was pretty impressed. I'm no Chef Duff (Charm City Cakes reference), but it could've been worse.
Paige is fully invested in being the poster-child for two-year-olds across the world. Tantrums over nonsense one minute, random hugs and kisses the next. The girl's a whacko. She's pretty funny, though. I've started mentioning to the kids that we're going to have another baby soon and every time she hears me say that "Mommy's going to have a baby," she runs off, grabs a doll and hands it to me and says, "Mommy have baby!" So, I'm thinking she doesn't really get it. It's so weird to think that she's older now than Carl was when she was born. And here I go again, running face-first into the fact that I'm going to have 3 children under the age of 5 before the end of the year. Yowza. I have to go splash some water on my face. And maybe lie down. And take some deep breaths.
It's ok hunny! Trust me lol I did it too, I also knew what caused it...now, I have 4 (3 mine and 1 his) children under the age of 10 and no farm (with the exception of the 3 dogs, 4 cats and 3 sugar gliders we have) As you said, it's no one's business how many kids you guys have! If it were up to me and I thought I could handle it, I'd go for one more with Byron, but I don't see it happening lol
ReplyDeleteThe world could use more Rudegeairs! Keep 'em coming, I say! :)
ReplyDeleteYou can do it!! Having three is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteAnd I totally understand how you feel about 3 kids being a lot in today's world. I feel like people consider that third child to be a "luxury" child or something. I don't know - I don't feel like we have a huge family or are Duggars-in-the-making. However, it seems that a lot of people DO look at us that way now that there are three.....either that, or just the outspoken/rude ones think that! haha