Maxine shared her story like a big adventure she and her family went on. At first, they jumped right into a new life without knowing what to expect. It was like trying to swim without ever learning how. For a while, they just tried to keep going, like floating in water without moving forward. But as time passed, they got the hang of it. They figured out how to be together, like learning a dance, and it started to feel normal. Maxine said that with her four foster children, life was as regular as it could be.

She talked about how they all became a real family. Sure, there were tough times when she wondered if she could keep going. There were mornings she hoped for a chance to be a better mom. But the happy days were way more common. Those were the days she couldn’t wait to start all over again.

Maxine called her children the real heroes, saying they made the world better just by being themselves. She was amazed by them and thankful for how they saw the world, their strength, and their kindness, despite everything they had been through.

She thanked her children for bringing joy and love into her life and for teaching her so much. Being their mom was the best thing ever for her. She was grateful they accepted her, with all her mistakes, and showed her that real magic exists.

In this family of seven, filled with love, came a huge surprise. Maxine found out she was going to have quadruplets, even though she didn’t think she could have babies naturally.

At first, she was excited, then really nervous because the doctors warned her of the risks. But once they decided to go ahead, they were so happy to find out all four babies were going to be okay. Maxine and her husband, Jacob, welcomed two boys and two girls.

Maxine joked about how unusual it is to have so many kids so close in age. They have nine kids, with eight of them under five years old. It sounds crazy, but they love it. They imagine having a child in every grade when the kids reach middle and high school.

It’s a bit of a challenge, but they love their big family. The older kids enjoy helping with the new babies. Maxine said there’s always enough love to go around in their house. Even though not all the kids are related by blood, they care for each other just the same, and it’s wonderful to see.