Number 4 and Basically Destroying the World

This summer, someone said something to me. Well, lots of people said lots of somethings to me, but this is one I remember the most. I was having a conversation with this person, all the polite things ("How is everyone? What are the kids up to? etc....") and then they asked me, "So, are you guys done at 3?"

I get that question all the time. When you think about it, it's a horribly rude question. And I am certainly guilty of asking people that same thing. I ask my friends and family members this all the time. But really, is it any of my business what people's plans are?? No. But I get asked this at least once a week. Usually more. It's a way for people to ask if you're pregnant without asking if you're pregnant.

So anyway, he asked if we were done at 3. I said, "I'm not sure, I'm hoping not! I'd love one more baby." He looked at me like I just told him I was serving worms and mud for dinner. He was disgusted. He shook his head and said something like, "You kids just don't get it. You cannot keep having kids and expect them not to damage the environment. You shouldn't have more kids." (not exact words...there were more words and I can't quite remember exactly what was said...but it was very similar to this. My favorite part about this conversation is that we were eating take-out on throw-away plates with throw-away utensils, each of us taking a plane to get to our destination. Not exactly environmentally friendly).

But wait...what? Really? Because, actually, I can have more babies.

And we are!

In late August, we found out we were pregnant with #4 and I cannot tell you how excited I am. I was a nervous wreck the first 2 months. But when we saw the tiny little peanut on the ultrasound on Tuesday, I stopped being nervous and now I'm just excited and happy!

And this baby won't be the baby who destroys the world. Even if he or she does drive a car, throws away something that might be recyclable, or buys unnecessary things. This baby will be like my other babies. He or she will be kind and gentle and probably love dress up and Noggin. He or she will be happy and smiley and beg to go to Lala and Papa's every day. He or she will love trips to Grandma and Grandpa's cabin and will say hilarious things and dance like crazy. They will be responsible and treat people with kindness and not judge anyone based on silly unimportant things. And I think we need more people like that in the world. (And I guess I'll teach him or her to recycle).

And I cannot wait.