Its official…Lajuana is expecting! We just found out and we are all very excited! She’ll be due in February. Many of our friends can relate to our internal struggle with knowing when you’re done having more kids. Lajuana and I fasted and prayed a lot to know and at different times we both had conflicting thoughts. However, we both knew that we wanted one more. At the same time we were comfortable with no kids in diapers, we’re getting older, fears about the birth (just look back at the interesting birth stories of our kids), busy life schedules, and I’m super busy in school. In short we had a lot of things holding us back. Then after thinking about it more and more we realized that we needed hope and faith. The great examples of our many friends have provided us with true inspirational stories of lives lived by faith and the subsequent abundance of blessings. So with some hope and faith our fears are set aside and we are really excited to have another one join our family!
I have found that most people (outside of Utah) think having more than 2 kids is a large family! When I tell people I have 3 kids I’m amazed at their reaction like we’re single handedly repopulating the earth. I wonder what they’ll say when I tell them we’ll have 4 kids. So far we’ve only announced the news to family and some friends and neighbors that happen to be in ear shot. Here are some funny comments so far:
“Wow…really?”
“So when are you guys ever going to stop having kids?”
“At this rate your kids are going to be in college before you finish”
“Are you trying to get a TV program…only a few more to beat out that woman with 18”
(A funny one from my Mom) “That’ll make 12 grandkids now…no more after that one cause I can’t have 13”
“At this rate you’ll still be having kids when you’re a grandfather”
So what funny or crazy things have you heard people say about your growing family size????
Not sure if we are going to find out early if it’s a boy or girl…but if we do find out we’ll let you know. Thanks for all of your love, support, and examples. I’m sure Lajuana will have more postings to add later.
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8 comments:
woohoo!
Z said, "Now G doesn't have to miss Baby L" ;-)
welcome to the world of the Big Family. Even *in* Utah, we have a big family. We still get weird looks, and comments of "wow, you're busy". It's just not as intense as it would be in other areas. :-)
Congratulations!
Congratulations!! I am so happy for both of you. You are fantastic parents and your children are blessed to come to you!
We get the same thing! Talks about how we have our own little army, about how full my arms are.... and they are. And exhausting. But in the best way possible. Congrats!! Four is a great number of kids. Babies are so exciting and fun....and the Lord helps us in many ways that we can't always see.
that is wonderful news! so excited for you guys! I want more than 4 (well we will see when we get 4 but it is a plan) so I wonder what people will say... right now, I am still on the one. haha:)
"Looks like you have you hands full!" Is a favorite in Austin.
~Translations..."you're crazy", "you really should stop", "what are you thinking?"...
We also got "so, is this your last one?" or "do you want more children?"
We love our little family of four. It does feel like we're constantly under surveillance though. We always get a kick out of the looks and what not. But, its amazing to us that there are people who will actually come up to us and say, "your children are so well behaved". It always makes us smile when this happens and we always think, 'oh...yeah, you should have seem them 5 minutes ago!'
We do have good kids, but my goodness they're kids and do lots of kid things that make us embarrassed, laugh, and sometimes want to hide too!
Funny what people say...I think you're just beginning with the comments.
Anyway, we are so excited for your family! Love you!
Congrats! You are such great parents. We got a lot of "So, was this a planned pregnancy?" (with a lot of emphasis on planned)-like they couldn't believe we would purposely have four. Even in Utah it is a lot anymore. But it is great and your kids will be so excited and helpful with the baby. Congrats again!
People's reactions are SO ridiculous. My mom had 10...I've heard it ALL since I was the oldest. :) But I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited for you guys!!! That is so awesome!!! I hope you're doing well Lajuana!!!!!!!!
Awesome! A Huge Congratulations to your family!!
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