"You've sure got your hands full."

"Wow, you've sure got your hands full."

I hear this phrase quite often as I'm out with my kids.  Well meaning people wondering why I am crazy enough to have more than the 2 kids (one per parent). Or the people who are a little brave and have THREE.  Shocking!  Well, I've got 4.  And I'm not sure I want to be done yet.  They're so sweet, fun, challenging... 

I have to admit, though, that I'm actually pleasantly surprised by many people.  I haven't gotten the: "You know how to stop having kids, right?" Or "So, now you're done, right?" (And really, it's not anybody's business but mine and my husband and God's.  Not sure why people feel like they have ANY right to comment on whether or not someone's got enough kids--Ok, RANT over.)  

When took the clan to the dentist, they asked about my kids and said, "So, are you guys having more?" in a pleasant tone that was more like "Five would be cool" and less like "Uh.... don't you have enough?"  Which was awesome.  I was stopped by a stranger in the store who just gushed over what sweet children I had and also asked if I was going to add to the sweet family... in a good way. Maybe it's the small-town people who tend to enjoy family more than the rushed lifestyle in the city where there's less time to enjoy.  Whatever the reason, I'm glad I have gotten such positive feedback to my semi-large family.  

(I am one of SIX children, so I don't really feel like four kids constitutes a large family).  

Now, the big question.... Am I going to have anymore?

First, if God sees fit to bless me with more, I would be honored. I LOVE being a mother.  My husband sometimes wonders why we had any, though.  He has a harder time with parenthood, though he is a fabulous dad. So, if he and the Lord are on board for me having more, I just may... all in due time.  My youngest isn't even one year old yet... so not QUITE yet. And... I still think "aww, I miss being pregnant" and the whole snuggling a newborn thing just can't be beat! 

Psalms 127:3-5

3 Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

 4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.

 5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.