My big family post has been circulating around Facebook the past couple days. One of the things I mentioned in it is how we are always rushing. And I realized I forgot to share a little story. My mornings are all pretty crazy, but Wednesdays, in particular, are especially crazy. I usually go to a […]
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What is life with a big family like? It’s like this.
When you have a large family, you hear the same comments and questions over and over again. Your grocery bill must be huge! How many loads of laundry do you do each week? I can’t imagine how you do it! I get it. It’s unusual, especially in this day and age, to have lots of […]
Mom, What Are THESE For???
You know my kids have a thing for feminine hygiene products. They’re pretty creative with them. They use them for wine glass cozies and sportswear, and blindfolds, and diapers. Every once in a while they will ask what they are actually for. This is a tricky one for me. Not because I’m uncomfortable discussing these […]
When You Are An Optimist, You Look At The Toilet As Half Full
Last night, as I was doing a little work in the office, Number 4 tiptoed up behind me and then very quietly sat down next to me. She wasn’t talking, which was unusual. She just sat there, staring at me, and exhaling heavily. Before I finish that story it’s important to note that we have […]
Remind me never to ask my kids for advice. Ever.
My instructions for the Dr. Oz Show tomorrow are to wear dark jeans or black dress pants and a bright, solid color top. I tried on my three choices for the kids: #1 #2 #3 Here were there responses: “Mom, your face kind of has wrinkles all over it.” “Why aren’t you wearing your workout […]
How To Make Your Mom Stop Crying With 5 Simple Words
Number 5 had her first day of kindergarten today. I started preparing her for the emotions she’d be confronted with last night. Not her emotions. She was fine. My emotions were another story. “Are you excited for the bus ride tomorrow?” I asked her. “YES!” she said, with a big smile. “I’m just warning you that […]