Joy brought her dolls for the weekend, and she wanted to play like I was having a baby. I had one, then another one right away. I asked if they were twins and she said no. I started to explain that it took a little while (at least nine months or a year) to have another baby, but we proceeded to play and I had five babies one right after each other. It's been interesting to think about, because in many ways, I did have 5 children all at once when I married James. I've been so blessed to have them in my home and be able to share in their lives. I haven't had all the typical mother experiences, but have had a fair number of adventures. It's different as they grow. I've had someone pee on my porch, hide perishable items around the house, and use the fingernail polish without permission. We've had girls in the ward ask about our teenage son. I've had some great hugs and lots of fun singing and dancing. We've had some rebellious words and actions. We've had some tender moments sharing the gospel. I'm so happy to be able to experience it all!
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