It's a baby!

I’ve been waiting to break the news on here until we told everyone we really needed to tell in person.  It’s official I’m going to be a father of 5!

Wow!

I’ve never really pictured myself as a father of 5 but was always open to it.  Then again before I even had one I never really pictured myself as a father.

It’s been such a remarkable thing for my family since we found out even though it’s only been a short time.  The very news of a new baby has somehow drawn us closer.  It’s led to conversations that we needed to have but just hadn’t.  And it’s reminded me of how much I really love my children.

This will probably sound weird but I have loved ALL my children more with each child that I have had.  I’ve heard people say that they didn’t want any more children because they didn’t think they would have the ability to love them as much.  Honestly that is a load of bunk.  My experience is that my CAPACITY to love has grown with more children.

AND

I love my children BETTER.  I’ve always loved my kids.  But I feel like I love my oldest two better now that I have 4 and now 5.  In the early days my focus was so much on work and OTHER things.  Not that I don’t struggle with that at times, but it is more natural for me to focus on my kids first, placing them in the priority spot God intended.

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate. – Psalm 127-3-5