We Remember Moments...: You will know when you are done.

Friday, February 15, 2008

You will know when you are done.

That is what my mom told me about having enough kids. And I'm happy to report that I know it! I love my family, and it feels just right for us. I am so ready to be rid of my maternity stuff, when Elise was a week old I packed up my clothes (I kept one pair of below the belly pants for my "fat" days); I've been weeding out kids clothes that I won't use (wrong size/season), and am counting down the days to get rid of the bassinet. My friends think it's funny and maybe a little weird that I feel so completely done. It doesn't mean that I don't love my new daughter, or my other children. I really, really do and am grateful for each one. I'm just so happy to not be pregnant and not see it in my future; I feel like celebrating!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: How cute! I'm sure it's an exciting feeling to know that your family is complete! I can't wait to see the baby of the family.; 3:13 PM
Stacey said...: It is a nice feeling, isn't it? I wanna see little Elise!; 11:16 PM

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Samuel, age 8

Sam is an all-or-nothing child. From before he was born he's been in a hurry to get somewhere and do something. Always busy, he's taken to getting out my cookbooks when he's bored and making something to eat. He makes excellent chocolate chip cookies! The wheels in his brain are constantly turning, and he needs a lot of direction to help him channel his energy and creativity. He is one of the most generous, nurturing souls I know and he is a wonderful older brother.

Jacob, age 7

Jake is our ray of sunshine. He goes through life with a smile on his face and something to eat in his hand. He is kind-hearted, and loves to be silly. He is also my most persevering child. If there is something he wants to do, he'll keep trying until he accomplishes it. He loves anything and everything on wheels. He has inline skates, a bike and a skateboard. He's taught himself to use all three. He also enjoys gymnastics. His teachers all love his sunny personality - he's just a charmer.

Abrie, age 5

Abrie is our song bird and sings from morning to night. When asked a question, she responds using a melody of her own creation. She can hear a song once or twice and remember many of the lyrics. She is very motivated when it comes to academics. She hasn't started school yet, but she can already read well and do basic addition and subtraction. She loves to dance and do gymnastics. She also loves to play with her sister. She is a very helpful girl and is my "listmaker". She is a very girly-girl and loves dresses, nail polish, jewelry and ribbons.

Elise, age 3

The baby of our family, Elise is proud to be growing up. She is so precious. She watches and learns from her older siblings daily. She loves to race people, but only if you let her win. She is our dancer. If she misses a chance to dance to music, she becomes upset. She even sneaks out of the pew at church and tries to dance in the aisle to hymns! She is petite, and speaks very clearly for her age, which always surprises people when they ask me how old my baby is and she answers, "My name is Elise and I'm three years old." She is a chatterbox and always has something to say. She will answer any question, and is full of questions of her own.