Brother to 9
When my baby brother was born I was happy because I could finally say, for about a month, that I was nine with nine siblings.
Tag: Large Family Life
How Much Food a Family of 12 Eats on Survival Mode
Ever wonder just how much a large family eats? In this post I break down what we frequently eat and how much food we normally consume while we are still in survival mode
Pantry Organization on a Budget
Eek! Does anyone else gets huge satisfaction from organizing something? Especially something you use every day!? A couple years ago I organized my pantry and
Meal Logistics on Survival Mode
I was nervous to write about meals because this is a weak spot of mine, something I’ve always wanted to improve. Then you add the
Bed Time Routine with 10 Kids
One of the first things people say after hearing our family size is, “Do you ever get any sleep!?” The truth is we’ve been blessed with good sleepers and we’ve trained them young how to sleep in their own beds.
My Miscarriage
Emotions are a weird thing. I can be just fine then I’ll see something or hear or read something and I’m crying like a baby.
General Conference with Many Small Children
Every 6 months everyone in our faith gathers to hear the men and women leaders of our church talk of Jesus Christ, faith, prayer, hope,
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!
How I Keep Up with Laundry for 12
My routine to doing laundry for our family of 12.
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.