Our life with 4 kids

So...I looked back at the last time I posted on my blog...March 10, the day before our Brecken was born. A lot has changed since then I must say. Our lives went from busy to crazy busy. At first I didn't really think there was much of a difference between having 3 versus 4 kids. And some days I still think that is true...others not so much! Laundry is a constant battle...& by constant I mean there is never a single moment that the laundry is caught up. And if I don't keep on top of it daily I end up with 4-5 baskets full to fold & put away. I think I could honestly hire someone full time just to do the laundry in our house! And the thing about having 3-4 kids is that at any given moment there is someone who is unhappy. If 1 is happy, the others are not...it's actually a very repetitive cycle. The thing about having 4 kids is that you never get enough sleep & almost never downtime! I think that is what I struggle with the most. No downtime...ever. With 2 kids I was able to coordinate their afternoon naps so I could at least get a mental break...with 3 kids I was still able to get a little bit of downtime while Kami napped...now with 4 kids it's almost impossible for Brecken to be on a "schedule" b/c he just has to go with the flow of the rest of the family. So inevitably whenever I get Kami down to nap Brecken is waking up. Somedays I feel like I have it all together...& somedays not so much! One thing I do know everyday is that I love each one of my beautiful kids so very much. Eric & I have been given 4 very precious gifts from God...they are wonderful miracles...each 1 is unique & special. And I am thankful each & every day for each one!!!