Once upon a time in 2017 we had a perfect little family. A five year old smart, beautiful, caring little girl and an adorable, energetic, mischievous three year old boy. Our daughter was in school and our son was set to start school in 2018. We had one of each and we were about to be slightly richer each month with no daycare costs. It was perfect. Life was becoming easier, the kids were gaining their independence and we had a little more freedom. What more could we need? I'll tell you what...
ONE MORE! That's right, we couldn't stop with perfect. We had to turn our world upside down and sideways by throwing another tiny human into the mix. Oh, and did I mention the 2 year old rambunctious German Shepherd? More about her another time.
Before you start thinking I'm a horrible person who has a third child I never wanted, let's go back a bit.
I have 2 brothers. Growing up I always imagined I would have 3 children. I grew up in a family of 5 and I imagined that for my family as an adult. First came my perfect baby girl. She was (and still is) amazing. I was in love! Then, two and a half years later our awesome baby boy came bounding into our life. More love! For almost 3 years I was happy and content with our perfect family. I had my girl and my boy. I didn't need three...or so I thought. Then that feeling started creeping up on me, something was missing. I did need that third. Now, my husband on the other hand, he was positive he was happy with two, but I couldn't get rid of the feeling that we were incomplete. I tried to push it aside, I tried to convince myself I didn't want another, but no dice, the feeling persisted. Hubby got on board. We figured you will never regret having another, but you might regret not. So we went for it! And in January 2018 our last perfect little bundle came screaming into our lives fast and furious. She is a entity unto herself. She doesn't sleep, yet functions perfectly fine. She has a temper that could tear down the house, but a smile and giggle that could cure the world. She's our little thunderstorm and ray of sunshine. She's our grand finale.
So yes, what the hell were we thinking?! But no, I regret nothing. I embrace the chaos! Because there is so much love that goes along with it.
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