Four Kids

Now that Anderson is 8 weeks old I can reflect on life so far with 4 kids. I can honestly say it's been great. Pretty much life as usual. We have had a few moments where it's been a little more hectic, but not many. The hardest thing has been juggling a toddler and a newborn. Sonny is not the best listener and quite the runner! Not a good combo! I've definitely found it hard to be running after him while nursing! lol! Hey, maybe they could make that into some sort of Olympic event. If they do I would certainly win! The older kids have been fine. They love our new addition and seem to be a little more helpful. It feels like yesterday Kennedy was 2 and Jonathan was our newborn. I was wondering one day if I am a better mother now to 4 than I was to 2. I think in a lot of ways I'm better. I'm more relaxed and seem to be laughing at things I used to not be able to. Grocery store trips aren't as stressful, because we're used to it. Library visits are hectic, but enjoyable. I let the kids get dirtier, but not too dirty. I'm just happier! The more you have, the more you realize it's okay if things don't go as planned. Maybe it's just your expectations are lowered! Hahaha! Maybe that's not a good thing! I guess if it means I'm not as stressed out I'll take it! It's so hard for me to express how much I love this life. Even when things get crazy I just love them all so much. I would rather go everywhere with my kids than not have them by my side. I miss them when they're away for even a few hours. At the park the other day I felt like something was missing. Sonny was at home with Tom and I missed him. They are my life and I couldn't imagine not having any one of them, even Tom! There have been a few bumps, mostly my postpartum hormonal breakdowns (sorry Tom), other than that four kids has been awesome and I'm sure it will only get better!