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A dream come true

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By Sarah
For a while now I've decided that if I got to choose (which of course I don't) how many children & what gender to have, I would love taking care of two girls & two boys.  Well, last week & this week I've been trying it out!  And yes, it's perfect!!!
Kaelah & Meigou I just love having Valerie's children (ages 6, 4, & 2) come over to play in the mornings.  (:  Today was morning #7 and we played in the pool again.  On other days we go to the park, but there is always time to play with toys.  You'll notice the children are never looking at me in these pictures -- they're too busy.  (:  In some ways I find it easier to take care of 4 verses 1 because I don't feel like Kaelah's slave... and I get help in deciding what activities to do.  Everyone's favorite so far is the Matchbox cars I had as a kid.  Hooray for my parents dragging all that stuff from Iowa to Kansas to Colorado!

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Leslie@leserleeslovesandhobbies said…
You are brave. I'm wondering how I'm going to be able to deal with a toddler girl and newborn boy soon. I can't believe my due date is only three weeks away. Hopefully he doesn't come early.
August 6, 2008 at 3:39 PM
Reggs said…
HA HA HAAAA!! LOVE IT!! I am so glad I am not the only one who feels like a slave to my toddler. This looks like a riot! I love how Meigou is just hanging out in the background, enjoying the kids. I wish I lived close enough to come bring my girls over. Then you'd see how SIX felt. :D
August 8, 2008 at 10:06 PM
Emily said…
wow...you're amazing to take on 4 kids at once!! It's tough enough with 1. :-)
August 10, 2008 at 6:22 AM
Sarah said…
Oh yeah! I'll simply refer you to one of my friend's blog entries on the topic. (:

http://mommiverse.blogsome.com/2008/08/05/this-i-highly-recommend/
August 15, 2008 at 7:58 PM
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