lucky

{even though i don't believe in "luck"}

the girls and i went to starbucks this morning. they've come to love it as much as i do.
although i think they would totally drink my toffee nut latte, (since they'll try to sneak it
if given the chance!) they get hot cocoa.

just because we've chosen to have a "big" family....and just because we've chosen to have
them close in age, i don't want it to stop us from doing anything. yes, it would be
easier to stay in the house and follow a strict routine. but, i believe it much more
valuable to get out sometimes...to learn self control, patience, culture, communication,
tolerance and fun. i love our talks over cocoa and blueberry coffee cake.

often, if someone is just passing by us, i get the negative undertone comments:

"my, you have your hands full!"

"oh my goodness, you are brave!"

"are you ever going to get that boy?!"

but, more often i get the comments that i cherish. by no means do i go out looking for
praise from the world, but there is something powerful about another person blessing
you with their words, especially about the thing that is most precious to you.

and that is just what a sweet lady did at starbucks this morning. she came over as they
were leaving and told me what a beautiful family i have. then, as she looked down at
the carseat that was still mostly covered by a blanket, she said, "i just have to ask you...."

i was certain she was going to end it with, "did you finally get that boy?!"

yet she lovingly said, "...were you lucky enough to get another girl?!"

why, yes we were.