When is Survival Mode Over!?
I realized today that I’m still in survival mode. I thought I was coming out of it. I willed myself out of it and I saw glimpses of my normal self. But I’m still stuck on survival mode.
Tag: Large Family Life
How to Help your Kids be Reverent at Church
My children are born loud, silly, and a bit crazy, so how do we get them to sit quietly doing an hour at church!? With a lot of practice and patience, here’s what we’ve learned.
2 Minute Boys Hair Cuts
For this What We Do Wednesday Jacob is sharing how he cuts 8 little boys’ hair in under 20 minutes with minimal cleanup and tears from the boys!
Amid the Chaos, the Dryer Breaks
Why is it that when it rains, it pours!? We had one of THOSE weeks and to add to it our dryer broke! Here’s our takeaway from it all.
Potty Training Tips and Tricks from a Mom of 10
Potty training can be the absolute worst! I’ve had some horrible experiences potty training and others not so bad. Here are some tips and tricks that I’ve picked up over the years.
A Broken Leg, A Broken Heart, but not a Broken Family
Having 8 older brothers we never thought our only girl would be the first with a broken bone! It was a trying experience but some wonderful lessons were learned.
Monthly Meal Planning
Is it hard for you to think of what to have for dinner every night!? Here is how I meal plan for a month in a manner of minutes!
Overwhelmed after the Holidays
The holidays can be fun times filled with loved ones, but the aftermath can have us wanting to leave and not return for a long long time! Here’s how a mother of 10 is coping.
As the Year Ends
Since it is the end of the year, I thought it would be interesting, at least to me to list out everything that has happened for us this year, so I tried and quickly decided that it was in fact not that interesting. Instead, I have decided to add in the Christmas letter that we sent, just yesterday, to family and friends.
In Sickness and in Health
As we enter this winter season we reflect on past season in our home and realize with 12 people, someone is always sick!