Not that long ago I was with a group of women and we were discussing FaceBook and one of them said how she wasn't on it much because she hated reading about everybody's perfect lives. FINALLY! I wanted to jump up and down because someone finally had the same outlook I did.Don't get me wrong I … [Read more...]
INTO THE CAVES!
I feel so guilty, but very lucky and very spoiled. Early this morning I kissed my children good-bye, left my house, picked up my son Sebastian from his friend's house, and drove 3 hours to a place called Grieg's Caves, located in the Bruce Peninsula. One child. How weird is that? … [Read more...]
MEET MY NEW CHILD………
It never fails to amaze me how one minute my children can be fighting like cats and dogs and then a few minutes later they are protecting each other from the wrath of the MOMMY. One would think that with so many siblings they would be eager to rat each other out, allowing them to be in the … [Read more...]
TODDLERS AND TEENAGERS – Is there really a difference?
So if having eight children were not difficult enough we have added some new issues to the household that have made it just that little bit more difficult!I am talking about the teenage years and the toddler years! Yes that's right. Lucky me gets a teenage daughter who wants me to drive her … [Read more...]
Stranger Danger- would your child know what to do?
It is every parent's worst nightmare. A stranger or even somebody your child knows abducts or hurts them. We try not to think about it but it is always nagging away in the back of heads.I am sure all of us have gone over the rules with our precious cargo. Never talk to strangers, … [Read more...]
TWO DIFFERENT WORLDS – when special needs affect a marriage
Twelve years ago when my oldest son was barely a few days old and lying in the hospitals incubator I knew he was different. I don't know how, but I just did. For years no one would believe me. Doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists and well meaning friends would tell me "don't … [Read more...]
HELP! I NEED GIFTS FOR TEACHERS!
Okay so we have only 4 more days left off school and as usual this month I am behind schedule! Normally I would have had my end of year teacher gifts all bought, wrapped and given to the teachers by now but this month has been super crazy busy and I sort of put the teacher gifts on the back … [Read more...]
New cure for Autism – BLEACH!
As a mom to two children who live life to the fullest despite the challenges they face due to Autism I must say I have heard and read about many supposed things that will prevent, help, and even cure Autism. Special diets, not vaccinating your children, changing your own behavior as a parent … [Read more...]
HOT, HUMID, AND THEN THERE IS DINNER!
I think I have mentioned in the past how I really hate cooking. I know, hard to believe that a mom of 8 would not be into cooking. I have just never been a big eater, don't really like food, nor do I get overly excited over eating a great meal. We need to keep this bit of … [Read more...]
The First Bike
We had a very big event about a week ago. It was brought to our attention that out of the eight or so bikes we have spread throughout the backyard, shed, and garage, none of them fit Ryley.Last year's purchase of the pedal free bike was too small and the others were too big and none have … [Read more...]
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