I often joke that I have about a million children, because some days it kind of feels like that, but I don't think I have a large family. I know some people see us with our 4 children and think we are a large family. But I have the thought "I only have 4 children."
Maybe it's because I grew up the youngest of 8 (biological, there are 5 more--steps and half). I knew I was part of large family growing up. How could you not know that?? But I think about it, I've only had half as many children as my mother. That doesn't seem like very many.
Are we a "large" family because we can no longer fit in a "regular" sized vehicle? Is it because we no longer have any extra hands when we are out and about (which we really do)? What is it?
I ask because I have read a few different things that say 4 or more children means a large family. I just don't get it. To me 6 or more seems large. Matt is #3 of 5 and I wouldn't say he came from a large family; that's how I decided on 6 or more.
Sorry, this was just a pointless rambling.
Oh, and sorry I haven't been doing any "real" posts lately. But I am taking a break from really posting much about the children. There is someone that has been following my blog but refuses to acknowledge the existence of my family. Therefore I just haven't been in the mood to have new updates about the Gs out there for anyone. I apologize to my loving friends and family for "taking this out" on all of you also. I know I should be the bigger person and just get over it, but I can't right now.
Awww! sorry Ronda Jo, There always seems to be a rotten person to ruin it for the rest of us! Grr. And if you want my oppinion I dont think your family is large really. It just may seem like alot to some that arent used to "bigger families" whatever that means right. Maybe large is more than the average number of children per family for some people. Heck I dont know. Just feel proud your such a good mom to all those children.
ReplyDeleteWe started getting the large family comments when we had #4 too. I guess its because you cant fit into a "regular" car! We only have 5 and I dont feel like we are a BIG family. Larger than average (sadly) but not big. :)
ReplyDeleteI am sorry you are having a hard time with someone. You could always set it on private that way only people you approve could see them. Stincks that it would have to go that way but it is an option. We miss you and love you all!
ReplyDeleteI don't always think of our family as "big" either until we all get together for a gathering. It just gives us more to love. Please keep posting and don't worry about those you can't control, but I do understand your frustration, I am just being selfish on my part because I still want to see your new posts to live or relive important moments in your family's lives. Remember there are more of us that love you than don't. If you think you shouldn't share this post it is alright too, just let me know you've seen it.
ReplyDeleteI didn't come from a large family, I was, and still am, an only child. We only have one outside the womb, yet we have trouble fitting into a normal sized car.
ReplyDeleteYou know what it is Ronda? It's because when Gavyn's around you really need to say it's more like you have 6 kids. He has the presence of at least 3, anyway.
ReplyDeleteGood question...funnily (is that a word?), I feel like it's a "large family" at 6 kids, too. I think it's because we're 5, and that always seemed so normal, so anything more than that MUST be large! ;) I'm always taken aback when people comment that 5 kids is a large family, though in this day and age that family size seems less and less common.
ReplyDeleteYeah, the "world" seems to think of four children as being a large family but I don't. It's all up to how you and Matt feel about it and whether you want more and feel that the Lord wants you to have more children. You're doing fine, the kids are happy and healthy. You understand the dynamics of a large family (me too)which helps. I think that helps a lot.
ReplyDeleteI love to read your posts, don't give up on those!