License To Ask the Inappropriate

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When I meet people I don't always start off with, "oh by the way, I have 7 kids." Sometimes I might say I have 12 or 15 kids because then 7 doesn't sound so bad.

Once someone knows I am the old woman who lives in the shoe, the questions start flowing. In fact, I am going to write a sitcom called, "Do you know what causes that?" That seems to be the most common inquiry.

So I figured I would put it out there.

Question 1: Do you know what causes this?

Answer: Yes, we do. Hence, why we have 7. But thank you for asking about what happens in my bedroom. That is not uncomfortable for anyone. And FYI, 1 or 20 children someone "figured it out." 

Question 2: Did you plan on all these kids? Did you want 7 kids?

Answer 2: yes, please, ask more questions to make my kids feel like they were a mistake. Truth is, I really enjoy the circus that is our life and the massive amounts of laundry. Ok, maybe not the laundry.

Question 3: Do you own a TV?

Answer 3: No, I was busy reading a manners book. I have it available. Would you like read it? 

My hands are full but I promise my heart is fuller.