So it finally happened. I was waiting for a passerby one of these days to ask if "they are all yours" and today was the day, as we walked back from running errands at the market with the two big kids in the double stroller, A in the Ergo, and lots of groceries. I probably looked more like a bag lady than a mom.
I was thinking that while having three kids under age five certainly isn't that unusual, it is probably (a) more unusual in the city, and (b) more eye-catching because a typical four-and-a-half-year-old around here is in school. So spotting a mom traversing the city streets at 10 o'clock on a Thursday morning with three kids in tow is a bit out of the ordinary. Then again, I have definitely seen weirder things on city sidewalks....
My kids are the same age .. I get a lot of 'Looks like you have your hands full' comments. My response, Yes, I do. Can you please get the door for us?
ReplyDeleteI have 4 kids--ages 7, 5, 3 and baby--and I get asked if they are all mine ALL THE TIME. I say "Of course!". Then I get the inevitable "You have your hands full" and I always say "In the best possible way."
ReplyDeleteAnd we live in a city and we're homeschoolers, too! Great to meet you, Kerry! I found you by Googling "are they all yours"!
Patti, so glad you found my blog! It's great to hear from other city homeschoolers. I look forward to following your blog! -Kerry
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