Comments on: Who Says 3 Is Too Many?

By: Becky Fehr

Becky Fehr — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:25:30 +0000

Appreciate Julie’s comment:) Good reminder and good attitude!

By: Amanda @ My everyday

Amanda @ My everyday — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:06:27 +0000

As a mother of two (going on three) under 3 1/2 @ 24 years old, I know the feeling. I haven’t had any rude comments yet, but I have had tons of way too sympathetic comments “Oh, you must be tired!” “Bless your heart.” And the third isn’t even visible yet!

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:39:38 +0000

“Plan to forgive before you even head out…”
Thank you Julie, you are so right. Most days I do have that mindset, thanks for the reminder.
I was thinking of starting the 365 blog in January, just for the sake of doing it over the course of an entire year from start to finish, but I’m starting to think December 1 will make a good start date – get into the groove of it while there’s plenty of interesting Christmasy things going on to take pictures of, so I hopefully don’t get too discouraged once cold and dreary January hits :)

By: Julie Cortens

Julie Cortens — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:09:45 +0000

I traveled everywhere with my four, including the big grocery shopping trip. I don’t remember any negative comments but then I was probably to busy keeping track of kids and getting through the shopping list and back to the van. But that was a few years ago, perhaps larger families were the norm. Generally though I find when people make a negative comment, they don’t mean to be critical, they are actually impressed, but just don’t know how to express that except perhaps through sarcasm.
If you don’t feel that “3 (or 4 or 5 or 6) is too many”, what does it matter what a total stranger thinks? And what does he/she know about your life? Plan to forgive before you even head out and it is easier to accept the negative comments.
To the lady who said “three must be plenty” I would smile, gently touch her arm and tell her “oh no, we hope to have three more!” Then watch her face. :)
Cute photo – when are you stating the 365 blog?

By: Becky Fehr

Becky Fehr — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:26:44 +0000

Oh have I been there… you mostly get good comments but the nasty ones DO get to a mother! I have a collection of rude comments I try not to remember. When I got pregnant with four I walked around for a while just daring someone to make a comment about it… lol, thankful I am usually able to see my way through the anger before I respond to rudely… A lot of people just don’t like kids in public period… well behaved or not. You are so blessed if you have more you will continue to be blessed! I can honestly say I am always excited for others no matter how many kids they have already! I would be thrilled for you for sure!

By: Kendall

Kendall — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:59:29 +0000

*snicker*