No I am not talking about my 5 yr olds current mind set - I am talking about ME - THE BUSY MAMA! I am sure you will be shocked to know that I have NEVER had my nails done (except for my wedding), never have had a pedicure, and have never been to a spa. Well that all changed last Friday night … [Read more...]
LOOK WHO’S TURNING 1!
With eight kiddies in the house I have become pretty skilled at the whole party planning thing, but with the twins 1st birthday just a few weeks away I haven't done a thing yet and for the first time I am feeling a bit lost. Realistically Thatcher and Tanner are not going to give a rat's ass what we … [Read more...]
Psssssssssssst! I’ve got a secret!
To the outsider I appear so organized, confident, patient, the yummy sexy mummy...... okay I just added that part on my own......the all together modern day mom! Yet, despite all my strengths (and there are many), I do have one major weakness - yes, yes, I know hard to believe it, but there is … [Read more...]
WHO KNEW SOCKS COULD BE SO MUCH TROUBLE?
Aside from breakfast, mornings also bring about the whole getting dressed part. This is a serious issue with Joshua and Zachary who both have Aspergers an Autistic Developmental Disorder. Unfortunately, sensory issues are part of the whole Aspergers package, and so because of this, … [Read more...]
911 EMERGENCY!
Remember the 5 year old holy terror I live with? In case you forget, or haven't heard about him, then check out my other post "A letter from Santa". Up until a few days before Christmas Ryley's behaviour had shown great improvement due to the letter he received from good old Santa Claus - … [Read more...]
10 CHANGES I WOULD LIKE TO SEE IN 2012
lthough my house is truly chaotic at times (okay I'll be honest MOST of the time) I really am truly lucky and wouldn't change it for a million dollars......well maybe a few million, however, there are a few things I would like to change just a bit even it were for just a few days....... Magic … [Read more...]
Hearing his own tune
A few months ago I became concerned about one of the twins. In my opinion Tanner didn't seem to be hearing properly. Others kept telling me not to worry, he would be fine, he probably had selective hearing like most of the men in this house, but I knew something wasn't right. His … [Read more...]
Eight is Enough but here comes Holiday Chaos!
Busy mamas know there are certain times of the year that throw your normally sane schedule into complete chaos! With November upon us we have all (hopefully) survived the first few months of school, and I am hoping the Halloween decorations are being packed away because we are about to enter the big … [Read more...]
Holiday Bliss with 8 children
Confession #9: In my BTBCD (before the brats came days) I used to dream of happy family gatherings, a beautifully decorated home, and peace on earth.... now two weeks before school lets out for the holiday break, I rush to my Dr. and beg for Prozac. People who have less than two children often … [Read more...]
Cooking with the Kids!
With eight children it is inevitable that they are all going to be involved in some type of activity or sport and that is definitely the case in this house hold of plenty! One plays Ball Hockey and has an agent, two others do fencing, one is in gymnastics, one is trampoline and tumbling and also … [Read more...]
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