FIVE

For the last FIVE days, we've had FIVE children ages FIVE and under in our home.  It's been loud.  And hard.  And sweet.  And frustrating.  And snuggly.  And happy.  And sad.  And emotional.  And exhausting.  And loud.

We are so, so grateful to those of you bringing meals and groceries, donating strollers and supplies, picking up diapers and baby food (and trash bags and everything else Target sells) and offering encouraging words.  While most strangers have made snide comments, one gentlemen noticed our 2 double strollers Sunday and said "You have beautiful children" and kept on walking.  It has kept me going all week.  And I'm realizing it's only Tuesday, but well, you understand.

Out for a stroll after it rained all day long

Getting to church was a success.
Getting Charlotte to smile was not.