After School Routine with 10 Kids
Quiet time is sacred to me because at 2 p.m. I pick up the older boys from school and then it’s game on!
Tag: Everyday Life
How I Keep Up with Laundry for 12
My routine to doing laundry for our family of 12.
Finding a Solution to Kids Flooding the Backyard
Remember those times when you walk out into the swamp in your backyard. You get up in the morning and walk into the kitchen to the sound of the water on somewhere, except that somewhere is in the backyard, and you don’t know how long the water has been on. I’ve found a simple solution.
What We Do Wednesdays: All the Shoes
We’ve gone through many systems trying to find something that works to keep them all organized and this will be one area I think will likely be evolving to suit our needs. But right now it’s working pretty well.
Mind over Matter
So here I am, caught in a mind battle. The wish to be grateful, patient, and peaceful mixed with the raw emotions of wanting my outward appearance to match how I see myself in my head.
What I Learned from Snapping a Picture
As a mother of (many) children, my mind is constantly thinking 5 steps ahead and often times I get stuck in those steps and forget the people I’m doing it all for.
School Starts!
Because of all this I’m reminded again and again how important family is and even if it’s hard work, it’s all worth it. Also when life gets hard, take a deep breath and hold on because there’s usually something good around the corner!
To Nurse or not to Nurse
Out of my ten children I’ve nursed some and bottle fed most. Both are wonderful and a free baby is best, then why is it so hard to fail at one? When do you keep going and when do you choose a different course?
Our having a Baby in the Middle of Summer Schedule
Jacob and I joke how this baby’s scheduled c-section day is the worst timing; July 17th is right in the middle of summer for us.