Kristin took two pictures of us when we were on our way to Nana’s funeral: the first, a family photo of our immediate family; the second, of what our family would be if we “inherited” Ryan and Kristin’s kids. Wow.
You know something? I kind of get why people have huge families. For one, once you get started on having kids really close together, you get the knack for taking care of babies, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Nothing really phases you, and you keep going. And when the older ones start really helping (like, meet-you-at-the-door-and-take-your-groceries-from-your-aching-arms helping), things seem to fall into a real groove. Andrew’s mother, who has 8 siblings, is a ball of energy, the most considerate and positive person I know, and doesn’t ever seem phased by a lot of kids running around.
I, however, will stick with my three for now. Though we do miss the cousins…
What’s your “perfect number?”
That’s quite a cute brood.
I think my perfect number is 2. And my kids are 6 years apart because I was worried I wouldn’t be able to handle the stress of taking care of a newborn and a toddler. Now, I kind of wish they were closer because the age gap is hard sometimes.
Both of my parents had huge families with loads of siblings, and think it’s kind of odd that I only want 2 kids. Heh.
we thought we’d have 3 or 4 but for now we are going to love on our 2. for a variety of reasons 🙂 but I love the idea of a big family!
You will stick with 3 “for now”??????!!!
Hmmmmmm…. ; )
I always thought we would have 3, but alas, I think we are feeling complete with 2.
Kristin’s oldest almost looks like she could be yours! She looks like you Lauren!
Let me be clear… we are sticking with three!!! 🙂
If you didn’t have to be pregnant, 4-5 kids for sure. Since I haven’t figured out how to avoid pregnancy, we will go for 3. Maybe I will get lucky and have twins for my last pregnancy 🙂
Jamie, you could totally handle four kids! I say go for it!
ONE! One and done. I love people with big families, and I love kids. I don’t want that craziness in my house! 🙂
Andrew doesn’t look thrilled to have a brood of 7. I think he would like to remain the fun uncle (funcle). But it provides peace of mine, that you guys would rock 7 if anything ever happen. How about you just take the boys for the summer?
I don’t really know what our perfect number is, but we’re open to more, so we’ll see where life takes us. Each new addition has added wonderful new dynamics to the family in ways that I never imagined.