So here I am five years and two more children later, Claire's currently
pregnant with our fourth but believe me this is going to definately be our
last one. Don't get me wrong, I love everyone of our children but things
have been hard for us over the years and I think four children is more than
enough. Both of Claire's last two pregnancies have been terrible for her,
constant sickness, stomach pains and being in and out of hospital the whole
time but it was worth it in the end.
Owen's now five and is as hyporactive as me, which of course drives Claire mad. He's a really sweet little boy though and loves his brother and sister very much, I've never seen a set of siblings get on so well at such a young age. My only daughter Holly is three and a little angel, oh and she's absolutely gorgeous. She's won four baby contests for the cutest baby, I'm very proud of her. She extremely quiet compared to her brothers but to me that's a good things, its what make's her unique in this family well Claire used to be shy when she was younger so I'm sure Holly will grow out of it. My youngest is Connor and he's only one but is running around everywhere already and screams the house down when he doesn't get his own way. They have their moments like all children but to me they're perfect and I wouldn't change them for the world.
My parents rung when they found out Claire was pregnant yet again, my Mum said we are stupid to be having another child this soon after Connor but I feel we can cope although she made it quite obvious that she doesn't think so. She also said that I'm putting Claire through hell every time I get her pregnant and in a way I suppose she's right but Claire wanted to keep this baby, it wasn't my decision. I would have been heartbroken if she had decided to have an abortion but I would have understood. My parents still aren't intrested in us and only came down for Holly's christening, almost three years ago! They haven't even seen Connor. That makes me mad that they're not even bothered about my children, they care about Jamie and Alyn's kids but not mine and deep down that really hurts me.
Claire's now eight months pregnant and is really big, much bigger than what she was with the others so I've got a feeling its going to be a large baby and cause a painful birth. She's had quite an easy pregnancy with this one compared to Holly and Connor but right now needs to rest loads, that's where she is now, resting well meant to be anyway but I'm sure one of the kids will be in there stopping her getting sleep. Come to think of it, its extremely quiet so I better go check on them.
I walk up the stairs quietly to see if I can catch them up to something, they're not in their rooms so I guess they're all in with Claire. I walk into the room to find all three of them in there and for once they are actually all calm and sitting nicely on the bed talking to Claire. Connor seems fasinated by Claire's bump.
Owen: Mum how come we have to wait so long for the baby?
Holly: Yeah how come?
Claire: Because that's how long it takes for the baby to grow properly.
Holly: Well that's stupid, it shouldn't take so long.
Claire: *smiling* Yeah I know darling.
Oh I forgot to tell you earlier that Holly likes to copy what Owen says. Not one of them has noticed that I'm here yet, I'm just laughing silently at Connor who looks completely confused about the conversation. He's resting his head on Claire's stomach which seems to be something he likes doing.
So how's my perfect little family today then?
Claire: God Ian you scared me, I didn't have a clue you were there.
Owen: Be careful Dad you might make Mum have the baby right now.
Holly and Owen burst out laughing and soon Connor joins in even though he doesn't know what he's laughing at. My children always seem to have little jokes about me with Claire and it hurts because most of the time they're laughing at me. They must think I'm really stupid or something like that. I'm even starting to think this new baby is a terrible idea! I know that's a horrible thing to think but its how I feel right now. I quickly walk out of the room and go downstairs into the kitchen.
I've been staring out of the window for about ten minutes now, not really thinking about anything in paticular but instead trying to think about everything at once. I feel Claire's arms on my hips and her bump resting against my back, she's too big to hug me but I know she wants too.
Claire: What's going on with you? You've been acting so strangely recently, I'm beginning to think you don't want this baby anymore!
Oh don't be stupid Claire of course I want this baby. It's just you and the kids just laugh at me all the time.
Claire: No we don't.
Oh come on Claire, ok so you don't laugh at me but they do, all the time.
Claire: Ian its because they love you and like to make jokes just like you do.
I suppose.
Claire: There's no suppose about it!
I smile and kiss her before insisting she goes back to bed to get some rest, of course she doesn't want to but in the end does. I can't believe we got together almost six years ago and now we're happier than ever, she always makes me see sence and I really appreciate that even though at times I can be a bit blunt with her. I love her and the children very much and they are all that matters to me in this world, well apart from the dog! No only joking nothing's more important than them, we've still got Benji and he's a great dog, he even makes sure the children stay safe. He helps me out a lot and I couldn't be without him. Oh and even Faye is speaking to us now which is great!
Owen's now five and is as hyporactive as me, which of course drives Claire mad. He's a really sweet little boy though and loves his brother and sister very much, I've never seen a set of siblings get on so well at such a young age. My only daughter Holly is three and a little angel, oh and she's absolutely gorgeous. She's won four baby contests for the cutest baby, I'm very proud of her. She extremely quiet compared to her brothers but to me that's a good things, its what make's her unique in this family well Claire used to be shy when she was younger so I'm sure Holly will grow out of it. My youngest is Connor and he's only one but is running around everywhere already and screams the house down when he doesn't get his own way. They have their moments like all children but to me they're perfect and I wouldn't change them for the world.
My parents rung when they found out Claire was pregnant yet again, my Mum said we are stupid to be having another child this soon after Connor but I feel we can cope although she made it quite obvious that she doesn't think so. She also said that I'm putting Claire through hell every time I get her pregnant and in a way I suppose she's right but Claire wanted to keep this baby, it wasn't my decision. I would have been heartbroken if she had decided to have an abortion but I would have understood. My parents still aren't intrested in us and only came down for Holly's christening, almost three years ago! They haven't even seen Connor. That makes me mad that they're not even bothered about my children, they care about Jamie and Alyn's kids but not mine and deep down that really hurts me.
Claire's now eight months pregnant and is really big, much bigger than what she was with the others so I've got a feeling its going to be a large baby and cause a painful birth. She's had quite an easy pregnancy with this one compared to Holly and Connor but right now needs to rest loads, that's where she is now, resting well meant to be anyway but I'm sure one of the kids will be in there stopping her getting sleep. Come to think of it, its extremely quiet so I better go check on them.
I walk up the stairs quietly to see if I can catch them up to something, they're not in their rooms so I guess they're all in with Claire. I walk into the room to find all three of them in there and for once they are actually all calm and sitting nicely on the bed talking to Claire. Connor seems fasinated by Claire's bump.
Owen: Mum how come we have to wait so long for the baby?
Holly: Yeah how come?
Claire: Because that's how long it takes for the baby to grow properly.
Holly: Well that's stupid, it shouldn't take so long.
Claire: *smiling* Yeah I know darling.
Oh I forgot to tell you earlier that Holly likes to copy what Owen says. Not one of them has noticed that I'm here yet, I'm just laughing silently at Connor who looks completely confused about the conversation. He's resting his head on Claire's stomach which seems to be something he likes doing.
So how's my perfect little family today then?
Claire: God Ian you scared me, I didn't have a clue you were there.
Owen: Be careful Dad you might make Mum have the baby right now.
Holly and Owen burst out laughing and soon Connor joins in even though he doesn't know what he's laughing at. My children always seem to have little jokes about me with Claire and it hurts because most of the time they're laughing at me. They must think I'm really stupid or something like that. I'm even starting to think this new baby is a terrible idea! I know that's a horrible thing to think but its how I feel right now. I quickly walk out of the room and go downstairs into the kitchen.
I've been staring out of the window for about ten minutes now, not really thinking about anything in paticular but instead trying to think about everything at once. I feel Claire's arms on my hips and her bump resting against my back, she's too big to hug me but I know she wants too.
Claire: What's going on with you? You've been acting so strangely recently, I'm beginning to think you don't want this baby anymore!
Oh don't be stupid Claire of course I want this baby. It's just you and the kids just laugh at me all the time.
Claire: No we don't.
Oh come on Claire, ok so you don't laugh at me but they do, all the time.
Claire: Ian its because they love you and like to make jokes just like you do.
I suppose.
Claire: There's no suppose about it!
I smile and kiss her before insisting she goes back to bed to get some rest, of course she doesn't want to but in the end does. I can't believe we got together almost six years ago and now we're happier than ever, she always makes me see sence and I really appreciate that even though at times I can be a bit blunt with her. I love her and the children very much and they are all that matters to me in this world, well apart from the dog! No only joking nothing's more important than them, we've still got Benji and he's a great dog, he even makes sure the children stay safe. He helps me out a lot and I couldn't be without him. Oh and even Faye is speaking to us now which is great!