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.
Tag: Real Emotions
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.
Bad First Impressions
When I look back, it is a wonder that Cassanda and I got married at all. Turns out, I don’t always make a good first impression, or second, or third, you get the idea.
Biggest Shock of Our lives
He scanned over for a second then took off the wand and asked, “Did we know there’s twins in there?”
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.
From a Father’s Viewpoint
I, like my wife Cassanda, have 10 kids, 2 sets of twins, 9 boys and 1 girl, all born within 10 years.
Why I Wanted a Big Family and Why I Still Want One
I started wanting a big family because that’s what I knew and what brought me joy, but I still feel like it’s best for us because it helps give my children more friendship, love, and confidence.
When Life Seems Unbearable
Sometimes life seems so big and overwhelming and your not sure how you’ll ever make it through. But that’s why God gave us our loved ones, whether it’s a spouse, a family member, or a friend.
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?