Introductions

This being my first blog and consequentially my first blog post, I think an introduction would be most appropriate. My name is Rabecca, I'm in my early 30's, and as the title of this blog suggests, I am a Mother of (soon to be) 5 children. My children range in age from 10 years to 6 months gestation.  My husband and I agreed that four kids was the right number for us, however that plan was scratched when we found out about this one. That's right, I'm pregnant with our fifth child; fortunately my oops baby didn't come later in life. As for my career; after spending my life taking care of kids (whether helping with my younger brother, baby-sitting, working in daycare, or coaching) I decided make a career of it. I went back to college last year majoring in Psychology.  I'm still working on my AA, so until after I've taken more psychology classes I'm saving the final decision on my career path for later. 

Considering we live in one of the most expensive states in America, the recession has been hard on us. My husband had to start from scratch in a new career, and many other changes. Though it's been hard on all of us, it's been a good change. My Husband is happier at his job, and that makes me happy. Our older kids are learning to be happy with what they have and thankful when they get more. The younger two are, as most young children are, oblivious to financial difficulties. One of the changes we were forced to make has been the move from a house to a small condo. The space is limited, but the years in daycare experience have provided me with organizing skills and tricks that save space and keep the kids from getting bored with their toys or overwhelmed with the choices.

I'm not claiming to know everything there is to know about kids or raising them, but I do hope you benefit from the lessons I have learned, will learn, and find comfort in my struggles and triumphs as a parent like you. After all, parenting is an adventure, so why go at it alone?