I just have to ask. Are they all yours?

For part of this week, Abby and Avery’s cousins are staying with us. During lunch I took this adorable picture of Abby and Carter. Love it and them!!

Today I had 45 minutes or so to kill with all five kids in tow before we needed to be at the next destination. So, I decided to do what any good mom and auntie would do...I took them to Target and let them each pick out any treat they wanted. With five of them trying to make a decision it definitely took the 45 minutes plus some! Abby, Kaylin and Carter picked out suckers that you lick and then dip in none other than straight up sugar. The dentist we just visited this morning for check ups would be so proud! I picked gummy bears on Avery’s behalf and Braydon selected Pokemon cards. This was after I had to negotiate my way out of him wanting what I was going to spend on his treat put on a gift card for him to use later. 

I had a lady stop me and say, “I just have to ask. Are they all yours?” I smiled at her and said, “It would have been possible, crazy, but possible.” I proudly added, “All of them are “mine” in a way though, but only two by birth.” Amazing how much love you can feel for nieces and nephews. So glad we live close enough to share in their lives on a daily basis. 

Tomorrow’s shot will have to be with all five of them. Should be interesting to get them to sit still long enough!