They make nests of blankets all through the house, and each take turns pretending to cook meals, care for babies, and more. My six-year-old daughter loves gathering up the toddlers and having them play pretend with her. I mostly just feel like I’m chronically not enough for my people. Needless to say, there are many days that it all can feel like a lot to handle. Our toddlers need constant supervision and attention all the while, our big kids need us to be present as they learn more about who they are and decide who they want to be. The needs in our home look so different depending on which kid we are attending to at any given time. Over the last several months, as we have adjusted to having two toddlers and three bigger kids, I’ve found there to be many joys and struggles for me as a mom of many. A new level of surrendering my own plans and trusting the Lord following his plan for our home has been required as we have become a family of seven. Five felt excessive, like more than I could ever manage, and officially put us into the “big family” category.
When we said yes to number five, I really struggled with that number. Miraculously we now have five beautiful kids ranging in age from 11 to 2, and our home is loud, full, and always a mess. I guess I just never thought too hard about how many kids I wanted, my husband and I have just been on a wild ride, seeing what God brings us when it comes to the makeup of our family.
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