When Two is Enough
I remember when I was young I always dreamed that same dream all girl's do. White Picket fence. Married with a handful of kids. Dogs barking. Ok well maybe it was just me :) I remember talking about how many kids when my husband(Josh) and I were dating and engaged.
Our number we decided was 5. 5 kids. Little ones running around, playing sports, dressing up, and so much more. Life is very different than day-dreaming. Now please don't read this wrong- I LOVE being a mom. So so much. I grew up half in foster care and half with my adoptive family.
When I had my first, I still thought the first couple months, "I think I will have 3". Then it tapered down to 2 then it tapered down to NO MORE. God had other plans because Ian was born even while using birth control :) (As of last year we officially are not having anymore and made medically sure).
Lately I have been reading many blogs and articles about how people are not having as many kids. They keep telling me I am failing and should feel guilty for not allowing God to pick the number of kids we have. I disagree. The family planning should be left up to the parents. You. The ones God has put in charge of the lives you bring into this world. God chose you as the parents.
If you can handle more than 4, I think you are amazing. I will not stand here and tell you that you made a wrong decision. I don't believe you do. I think you are a blessed woman with so many blessings in your life.
If you can handle only 1, that is awesome. You are a mom. If someone says you don't really know what being a mom is like, walk away and don't fight it. You are a mom. You brought life into this world.
Children are not easy. I am no supermom. I fail constantly and I have grace from God to forgive me DAILY.
You are blessed if your quiver is full. You are a blessed momma. You have grace upon grace.
Moms, lets enjoy our quiver full, however many that looks like in your family.
Our number we decided was 5. 5 kids. Little ones running around, playing sports, dressing up, and so much more. Life is very different than day-dreaming. Now please don't read this wrong- I LOVE being a mom. So so much. I grew up half in foster care and half with my adoptive family.
When I had my first, I still thought the first couple months, "I think I will have 3". Then it tapered down to 2 then it tapered down to NO MORE. God had other plans because Ian was born even while using birth control :) (As of last year we officially are not having anymore and made medically sure).
Lately I have been reading many blogs and articles about how people are not having as many kids. They keep telling me I am failing and should feel guilty for not allowing God to pick the number of kids we have. I disagree. The family planning should be left up to the parents. You. The ones God has put in charge of the lives you bring into this world. God chose you as the parents.
If you can handle more than 4, I think you are amazing. I will not stand here and tell you that you made a wrong decision. I don't believe you do. I think you are a blessed woman with so many blessings in your life.
If you can handle only 1, that is awesome. You are a mom. If someone says you don't really know what being a mom is like, walk away and don't fight it. You are a mom. You brought life into this world.
I believe that verse about your quiver full is honestly what you as a woman and a mom can handle. Whether it is 1 or 8.
Children are not easy. I am no supermom. I fail constantly and I have grace from God to forgive me DAILY.
( I added the woman)
You are blessed if your quiver is full. You are a blessed momma. You have grace upon grace.
Moms, lets enjoy our quiver full, however many that looks like in your family.
