I am still amazed when people are shocked from the news that I have
four children. Four seems to be the old Eight! The new socially acceptable number of kids is around two or three. Most of the reactions I receive are from other mothers who cannot see themselves capable of having more than two to three children. I understand this because often I feel the exact same way.... sometimes
multiple times in a day.
It is when others are shocked in a
horror sort of way that really annoys me. Today I was shopping at Wal-Mart with all of my children. Our trip was going well, E2 was sick and a little fussy, S was bleeding from her shoe, but other than that I could not ask for better behavior. Also, all of my kids were well dressed, their hair was done (not looking neglected) and they were not begging for me to buy anything....
honestly we were doing good today. As we were walking, two ladies passed us and one stops and says to her friend (very loudly)
"What are they thinking having that many kids?" Her face had a
horrified look on it and I just stopped and smiled at her (I was proud that I refrained from saying anything).
Just after this I saw a neighbor of mine who is really sweet, but only has two kids...you could see him chuckle at me every time he passed. I know he meant no harm, but honestly why is it so shocking to see a mom with lots of kids at a store.
When I see small or large families who are raising their children with values and teaching them to be independent, self reliant and contributing members of society I applaud them. I love seeing moms with lots children at the store...it makes me feel like I am not alone! All of us moms need to stick together!!!
I look forward to seeing what looks or comments I will get when I get pregnant with #5!!!
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