My Big Family

Most people around here have the typical 1.7 kids. I'm sure this is normal for anywhere in the country except Utah and South Texas. Needless to say, we attract attention. I've been asked several times if they are all my children. When I reply in the affirmative, "WOW!" has always been the response. Which leaves me wondering, what I should say in return?I just smile.

Not only by mere size do we stand out, but Vanessa fell last week, hit her forehead, and for some strange reason, the blood drained into her eye. In other words, she has a huge black eye. The other kids aren't always on their best behavior and so we are not only a big family, we appear to to be a big dysfunctional family. I finally told the boys, they could decide what we do everyday. If they behave in public, we can swim in the pool, play soccer and tennis, or go to a park. If they do not behave, we can stay in our hotel room and have manners lessons. This has improved their behavior tremendously and we have been having a lot of fun.

So, I don't care what people think me and my family. I love each and every one of my children. Each of them is important to our family and I, personally, wouldn't have it any other way.