tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post5817477149916013720..comments2023-10-22T06:14:47.203-07:00Comments on nothing but blue sky: moms of many and moms of fewheidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06693901431333983890noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-9758493642071977352010-08-05T22:04:57.008-07:002010-08-05T22:04:57.008-07:00I know that I've thought that too...That there...I know that I've thought that too...That there is no way that I can handle more than 2 and shockingly...here I sit...thinking that I won't be able to handle my 3children in the new year!<br /><br />But I just remember, God won't give you anything that you can't handle! It's in God's perfect timing and His ultimate plan for you and your family. A decision that is going to be made between Josh and yourself and God.Dannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06427280750518973315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-41536167865889327782010-08-05T21:04:58.676-07:002010-08-05T21:04:58.676-07:00there is more me time for introverts when they are...there is more me time for introverts when they are both in school full time. trust me. and hang in there. xox.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07135144307292570188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-89695848771911258812010-08-03T14:01:36.465-07:002010-08-03T14:01:36.465-07:00Yup, I'm with Shannon here. The person who doe...Yup, I'm with Shannon here. The person who does the larger percentage of childcare and *she* who carries the child within her during uncomfortable, exhausting, vomitous circumstances TRUMPS daddy. Sorry. It's the rules the Book of Woman. I read the fine print myself.L&Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11300904977347356094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-85150308563875410072010-08-01T10:57:14.491-07:002010-08-01T10:57:14.491-07:00I am a true introvert too. I enjoy being with peo...I am a true introvert too. I enjoy being with people, but I get my energy and fueled up by being alone. I totally understand this post!<br /><br />I will be praying for your family in this season. I know how hard it can be to navigate seasons of financial instability. It is a paradox but our toughest season also became the most peaceful season. I will pray for that for you guys. That you will see God's hand move in powerful ways. :) Hang in there, mama.Ali https://www.blogger.com/profile/09903537076363946309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-792885144371925242010-07-31T10:56:45.951-07:002010-07-31T10:56:45.951-07:00What every mom thinks at times, but few can say so...What every mom thinks at times, but few can say so lovingly honest. I felt the exact same way when Emma was 3 and Gracie was 1. The idea of a third seemed completely insane. But by the time Gracie was 2 1/2, I felt more than ready to have a third. Your heart will guide you in God's time. I must say that you guys make such beautiful babies that it does seem to be a bit of a shame to think of not having more. :)sedachfamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17904525113009256100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-63512608099672977582010-07-30T17:34:25.804-07:002010-07-30T17:34:25.804-07:00yeah... we made sooo many promises and had so many...yeah... we made sooo many promises and had so many ideals before we got married. (2 kids, 20 kids, or the famous "ironing and laundry doesn't bother me") I'm still with my little friend Heidi. The person who does the actual pregnancy and the bulk of the childcare trumps.<br /><br />But then, I want more and my husband says no no no no no and it sort of hurts my feelings.<br /><br />Is it any wonder that my verification word is "haggly" that is exactly what these kiddos have made me :O)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16130494587548828799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-281750385797834902010-07-30T16:46:13.993-07:002010-07-30T16:46:13.993-07:00Hmmm well see... Ben & I never decided, it was...Hmmm well see... Ben & I never decided, it was a constant disagreement that started 4 months into the relationship... i want 4, him 3. We have been discussing it more and more, not how many we want, but how many we can handle:) Im curious to see, me being an extreme extrovert, how many I can handle:) hehe... but that will be in a few years:)<br />love the comment by the way josh:) i hope you guys have 3 too:) Then we can have at least 1 of your kids close to the same age as mine! <br /><br /><br />love you guys:)<br />your little sisterCheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16367234740023851416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-71452418823635157432010-07-30T09:29:51.692-07:002010-07-30T09:29:51.692-07:00Most women realize that after they have given birt...Most women realize that after they have given birth to two children that actually they have three children in their home... the best of husbands really remain little boys at heart. Not "childish" but child like in many ways. It is a wonderful thing to see when they, at last, when the other two fly the nest, are the only child again.Thoughts on Life and Millinery.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15826496514403918108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-43312705176720231652010-07-29T14:15:44.754-07:002010-07-29T14:15:44.754-07:00haha!! Nice touch, Josh.
I feel a little bit fre...haha!! Nice touch, Josh. <br />I feel a little bit freer too, just from reading this post. I'm the same as you, just crave my peace and quiet.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912665514020185845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-81241667711596926002010-07-29T14:07:39.192-07:002010-07-29T14:07:39.192-07:003 is in our prenuptial agreement. so all you ladie...3 is in our prenuptial agreement. so all you ladies that secretly want me to get snipped to please your little friend heidi better beware of the fine print.<br />Josh- the still very fertile husbandheidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06693901431333983890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-46969143930980466322010-07-29T10:58:18.972-07:002010-07-29T10:58:18.972-07:00Great post, Heidi! I never thought of the introver...Great post, Heidi! I never thought of the introvert/extrovert thing, either! I think people PLAN alot more that we did, that's for sure!!<br />The Lord will give you the strength for what you need. So, saying that, I don't agree with the last post~Sharon's, because everyone is different, so you can't say that's true for someone else!! We wouldn't have our youngest sister, Flo, if my mom thought that way!! Judy was starting school, so mom thought, "I don't want to be home alone", so she had her SIXTH child! PTL. ;)lilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08536713888836365850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-33822166553180540632010-07-29T09:47:13.963-07:002010-07-29T09:47:13.963-07:00I never thought about the introvert/extrovert thin...I never thought about the introvert/extrovert thing but it makes sense to me. I'm an introvert and am really finding it more draining having the third kid. Of course I also have to tow #1 and #2 to this that and the next thing, which does make life busier. Your kids are young. No need to make an important decision like that for a few years (but really, you don't want to have a baby when your oldest is in school all day and your second is in half day kindergarten. THAT is insane - trust me I know!)Darcy and Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09498951190662128188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-80739638206367788662010-07-29T08:54:50.213-07:002010-07-29T08:54:50.213-07:00Being an extrovert who wants a 3rd, I too feel mom...Being an extrovert who wants a 3rd, I too feel moments of panic thinking of adding another human to this mix. Don't feel guilty hunny. You have been given the desires of your heart. There is nothing wrong with two.L&Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11300904977347356094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-82140727092400192842010-07-29T07:40:36.450-07:002010-07-29T07:40:36.450-07:00I am definitly alot like you! I am an introvert as...I am definitly alot like you! I am an introvert as well and although I love playdates and children I NEED my space and quiet time! Because I am a SAHM (like you)and not working I don't get that extended time away from my kids. <br /><br />We only plan on having two kids. And I'm just fine with that and so is Aaron. But right now having a 4 yr old and a 18 month old is busy, busy, busy and who knows, by the time Decs is 4 maybe I could handle another one?! I just know how hard it is to ignore that "baby itch"!!! StephanieStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04552424627527746003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-15292191202047480112010-07-28T22:01:44.258-07:002010-07-28T22:01:44.258-07:00Oh Heidi~
How I love to read your blog!!
LOL.......Oh Heidi~<br /><br />How I love to read your blog!!<br /><br />LOL....Just tell Josh when one of them gets married you WILL have three kids...that gives you lots of time to get prepared for the third one :)<br /><br />~HOJ StalkerDenisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-53040462049586787962010-07-28T21:42:05.249-07:002010-07-28T21:42:05.249-07:00AMEN!!!
two is enough for me and i don't feel...AMEN!!!<br /><br />two is enough for me and i don't feel an ounce of guilt for it. Some people can handle more, some people can't. i feel i can be my best with two kids and i'll do what i can to keep it that way (of course, if God has other plans, I"ll deal with it and will obviously LOVE that child!).kelly enshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029562951606332352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-54787140215957655182010-07-28T21:09:00.789-07:002010-07-28T21:09:00.789-07:00We agreed to 5... after the first I think Donnie w...We agreed to 5... after the first I think Donnie wanted to run. We oops'd 3 more and realized the white flag was waving. <br /><br />apparently you don't have to have them all in a row where it feels like 9 years of no sleep... you can stagger it a little if you'd like. :)<br /><br />Donnie needs the time too. He gets up at 4am just so he can have the quiet house as he breaks into his day.<br />~shannonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-83782988010092586522010-07-28T20:56:07.606-07:002010-07-28T20:56:07.606-07:00Awe...Heidi, Samuel is barely one, you have so muc...Awe...Heidi, Samuel is barely one, you have so much time to figure this out...Saranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9954174.post-49439119797826423372010-07-28T20:33:22.501-07:002010-07-28T20:33:22.501-07:00I remember coming home with my first little boy an...I remember coming home with my first little boy and thinking, wow, this is such a huge responsibility and so much more work than I thought it would be. I didn't think we'd have 4 at that point, even though that's how many I thought I wanted. Enjoy your boys and don't even think about having more - unless you really want to! You are a fantastic mom, amazing me everytime we visit. I am so proud of you Heidi. XOM.R. Tumnushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14062877092986261841noreply@blogger.com