Someone said to me this morning (when looking at our family pictures), "wow, three kids? Ten years ago, I couldn't have imagined." Yeah, well, me either. So many times we've been told by people we know, "I can't believe you guys even had kids, never mind three!" or "Once Isabelle was born, we didn't think you'd have more." Most of these comments come from family, and we're not sure if we should be offended or not. Honestly, Todd and I never sat down and drew out a map of where life would take us. I guess in a lot of ways we're very fly by the seat of our pants type people. All that really mattered to us was that whatever we did, we did it together. We felt whatever challenge was placed before us, God knew we could handle. Or whatever victory or celebration was his was of saying "job well done, you two!" Our kids are really no exception. Each day brings challenges, and each day brings joy. Almost daily we get told, "I don't know how you two do it with three kids." I'm not always sure what "it" is, but I know what they're saying. And honestly, some days I'm not sure how we do "it" either. Mostly with a lot of laughter, a heavy dose of head shaking, some yelling, lots of hugs...but mostly laughter. You laugh when shit is falling apart entirely, when you just hope there are pieces left to pick up afterwards, and you laugh when you look around and realize how much God has blessed you when you see the faces of your three smiling children looking back at you.
These are my smiling faces!
Isabelle always wanted a sister. I'm not sure she realized she'd get a "Sophia" instead.
Master Hudson? Couldn't imagine life without him.
If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden. ~ Claudia Ghandi
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