The Amazing Duggars

The old saying goes, "There's a name for those who don't practice birth control: Parents!"

That certainly characterizes the amazing Duggars. They announced this morning on the Today show that they are expecting baby #18. The other 17 children didn't know Mom was pregnant, but when the camera panned their faces right after the news was announced, their spontaneous smiles and expressions of joy were the unrehearsed real-thing.

This has to be one of the most amazing families ever to walk the face of the earth. The Mom and Dad are the first to say they aren't perfect parents, and to give credit to God for whatever fruit has been borne. But when you see the pictures of their 19-member (soon to be 20) operation, you have to be impressed. If you haven't kept track of the Duggars in recent years as their family has made national news, a tour of their web site (especially the pictures of their family "orchestra," kitchen, etc.) will be time well-spent. (Wish I had a picture to include, but there are plenty on their web site.)