As I stand here awake at 4am (par for the course this time around) I realized I had finally hit 36 weeks. Only 3 weeks to go until our scheduled C-Section on March 18th. I am done and ready to tap out graciously proclaiming this little lovely lady the victor of a long battle over space, nutrients and sanity!!
For a long time now, I have wanted to share some of the silly things that I face while out and about with my growing family... Now, I understand that we create somewhat of a show when we go out. With all of us in tow, there is a lot to see. That coupled with the fact that my wonderful, loving, probably reading this right now mother is always at the ready to point out to anyone that yes, there are in fact FOUR babies. Between two double strollers, a two year old boy and at least three handlers (yes, like a circus), it is seriously hard to miss us. As much as I had wanted to blend into the background, I just can't and probably will never be able to again.
I have learned many things over the weeks of leaving this house to find some sense of normalcy in the outside world.
- People will ask you anything and everything they have ever wanted to know about your life. I have been shocked at some of the things people are so willing to be open to me about. Don't get me wrong people, I have nothing to hide, but seriously...
- I have learned to address everyone's shock and awe with one motto WWMDS - "What Would Michelle Duggar Say" :) No matter what my inside voice wants to retort or how bad of a mood I might be on that particular day, I MUST under all circumstances remain insanely positive. More on this in a later post.
- I must show the world I have it all under control. Bottles prepacked, at the ready for the time needed = CHECK. Unlimited amount of toys for any and all to play with and toss on the ground only to yell for another = CHECK. Unbelievable amount of diapers and changes of clothes = CHECK CHECK. I must seem as though I have it all together and this is all easy for me because I have learned that people watch... and wait... for me to unravel in public.
- I will always need a nap when we get home :)
I plan to come on over the next couple days to do another update for the kiddos and to add the post "Most Ridiculous Things People Say". Yes I have kept a list... Yes, you might be on it :-)
Okay, you're probably not on it... strangers tend to take the cake on this one.
XO
