Monday, December 20, 2010

Our second baby is turning 8!

Janina has a birthday tomorrow. I can't believe she's already old enough to be baptized. Unless her baby brother messes up our plans, she'll be baptized New Year's Day. I think that's pretty cool:)

Probably because I'm about to have my last baby, I've found myself reflecting on my other kids' births and all that's changed since we began this journey. It's hard to believe I'm the mother of six kids -- in 9 1/2 years. We've lived in 9 houses in 2 countries -- 4 states. My kids have seen almost as much of the world as I have. I never imagined raising them like this, but I can't imagine not doing it now.

I'm scatter-brained and it's late, so I'll cease rambling now, but I am excited to see what the future holds for my little ones!

5 comments:

Melessa Gregg said...

Congratulations to Janina! Eight is great!

joanna said...

Happy Birthday Janina!!! It will be cool to be baptized on New years!!

Amanda said...

Oh, I can't believe she's eight! That is such a fun age! Good luck with the baby - that is such an exciting time. :)

Meg said...

I realize you wrote this late at night, but it shows up dated the 20th, so I was a little confused at first. :) Are you sure you know when Janina was born?

Amy said...

What an amazing adventure you've had! We're pretty sure that Kaya is our last so I've been doing a lot of reflecting like you. It's bittersweet to me to think how fast the kids grow up and all that has happened in their little lives and I find that I'm looking forward to the years to come, but will always miss the years past too.

Congrats to Janina! Lynnsey is anxiously awaiting her baptism day on the 15th. I wish we lived closer--I just think our kids would love each other!