You’ve probably heard the saying, “Man plans, and God laughs.” It seems like Carrie Underwood has had a similar experience. When she welcomed her first son, Isaiah Fisher, back in 2015, she envisioned having two kids close in age. But as life often does, things took a different turn. Fast forward to 2019, and her second son, Jacob Fisher, arrived—almost four years later. Not exactly what she had in mind, but hey, life has its own way of surprising us, right?

During a recent chat with People, the powerhouse behind hits like “Cry Pretty,” opened up about her family’s journey. At 36, Carrie admitted, “We initially thought we’d have our kids a little closer in age. But sometimes, God’s got other plans.” And honestly, who are we to argue with that?

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Embracing Life's Changes and Finding Joy in the Differences

Instead of letting the gap in ages between her sons stress her out, Carrie decided to focus on the positives. She realized that having an older brother could actually be a blessing for little Jacob. Isaiah, who’s almost five now, has turned into quite the helpful big brother. “He’s just so helpful and looks out for his little brother,” Carrie shared with admiration. “When you ask him to do something, he’s eager to help. He’s really task-oriented and loves being part of things.”

It’s moments like these that remind us how adaptable kids can be. Even though Isaiah is older, he’s still learning what it means to be a role model and protector for his younger sibling. And honestly, isn’t that kind of heartwarming?

The Ups and Downs of Motherhood

Of course, no story about parenting would be complete without talking about the challenges. Carrie also opened up about the differences in her pregnancies and postpartum experiences with Isaiah and Jacob. While bouncing back after Isaiah felt relatively easy, things were a bit tougher after Jacob. “After having my first kid, I felt like I recovered quickly. But with Jake, my body took a little longer to feel like myself again,” she confessed.

It’s not uncommon for moms to feel frustrated when their second (or third) recovery isn’t as smooth as the first. Carrie admitted that she initially struggled with comparing her experiences. But then she had a revelation: “I’m four years older now. That helped me shift my mindset. I’m still working hard to be the best version of myself, but I’ve learned to cut myself some slack. We women tend to be our own toughest critics, and sometimes we need to remember to be kind to ourselves.”

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Life's Lessons and Gratitude

At the end of the day, Carrie knows that everything happens for a reason. She’s incredibly grateful for her two amazing sons and the lessons they’ve taught her along the way. Whether it’s learning patience, self-compassion, or simply appreciating the unexpected twists of life, Carrie Underwood continues to inspire us all with her grace, honesty, and unwavering love for her family.

So here’s to embracing life’s surprises—because who knows? They might just lead you to something even better than you ever imagined.