So with our announcement that #4 is on the way, I have gotten all kinds of comments and questions. Some make me laugh, some make me cry, some make me excited, some (to be honest) make me mad (but I won’t go there). However, there are 2 questions that seem to be asked quite a bit…both make me smile
Q: Do you watch “John and Kate plus 8?”
A: You do realize we will only have 4 kids not 8, right? We don’t have time for tv, much less cable so the answer is “no”. Based on the number of people that have asked this question though, I’m thinking we must need to buy the dvd set for some reason…we have seen one episode while at a hotel and laughed the whole time.
Q: Are you pregnant or adopting?
A: This makes me smile because it has only been asked by those that know us fairly well…and know our passion for orphan care (which for our family we hope leads adoption one day). To fully answer this question – I will share my son’s version of me. I try not to take it too personally:
Just a disclaimer: the walls are painted with chalkboard paint
by AshleyAnn
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Mandy - You will have to be sure to include these one day in the lessons you teach him about what not to say to your wife when she’s pregnant.
Lauren Roberts - I think you look amazing for being a soon-to-be mommy of four!
Rachel - You know, I would be far less concerned about size in that picture, and much more concerned about that patch of hair on your forehead.
Just kidding! What a great pic!
AshleyAnn - Too funny Rachel, I’ll be smiling all day thinking of that. Just to clarify…that patch is my forehead – he draws foreheads on everyone…
Terri - Priceless! You are such a wonderful mommy already — and you will continue to be so with your new darling. I bet she’ll be a bit of a tomboy with 3 older brothers! And very protected! What a lucky little girl!
yvonne - That picture has me in stitches!! I was wondering about that patch….also where would one find chalkboard paint? We’ve been battling from pen to paper to wall, entertainment center, bookshelves….etc. etc. Also….what about posting a real picture sometime?? If it’s too personal….totally understand!! But I remember someone there that is a great “picture taker”–LOL!
meg duerksen - you look great!
nice and round like a mama should look.
i am so happy for you with #4. everyone will say “you know how this happened right?” or “you do know how to prevent babies right?” or “there is a way to stop this” i just get sick of it.
no one has as many adventures as big families. (that’s what i tell myself anyway…ha!)
Lesley - Too funny! I love it.
Jennifer Campo - Oh my, that mad me smile. I was wondering the answer to this very question and trying to figure it out from your blog. Although from the most recent pictures you posted of you with the boys I still couldn’t tell if you were pregnant or not. Congratulations! She will no doubt be a beautiful and very loved little girl.
Carrie Sowell - Pregnancy thru the eyes of a child is priceless! And yes, you must get a dvd set of John & Kate Plus 8. She will make you feel normal……I am like her in many ways and it makes me feel better!!
ashley green - I think this will be one of the most blessed little girls in the world! Take it from me. It’s a blast being from a big family. Love you guys!
Jeannette Swan - This is hilarious!! I love it!! This baby girl will have many fun times we 3 older brothers. Noble only has 2 older brothers, but she adores them. And, she is little mommy to Corban! I made sure from day one that she would be girly – so far it’s working, she even loves shopping for new shoes. Although Kelly tries to tell her that baseball is better than shopping, I have to make sure he doesn’t brainwash her.
Sarah - Ashley, I love John & Kate plus 8 – it is a great show. I think you will like it as well. Children are a blessing and a gift… whether you have 1 or 10, whether they are spaced 3 years apart or 9 months apart. It doesn’t matter – don’t let anyone steal your joy! I think you and Chris have a beautiful, wonderful family and this little girl is going to be so blessed to be a part of it!