The other night I actually had time to sit down on the couch (yes sit!) take the high tech remote controller that I still haven't mastered, and flip through the various stations in hopes of finding something interesting to watch. I was intrigued. It seems as though about 50% of the shows … [Read more...]
Do My eyes have suitcases??
So after 8 children, laughter, tears, constant running around, drinking, sleepless nights - oh wait my nights are still sleepless - some people wanted to see how my picture would look without the shades. It was questioned whether or not I have suitcases under my eyes or if they are blood shot. To … [Read more...]
How being a mom to 8 = GUILT
I ran into an old friend the other day and she was amazed at how many children I have and went on to comment how I must be superwoman and how she finds two children hard to handle. As we parted she turned to me and said "You are so lucky and those children of yours are so lucky to have you as their … [Read more...]
The game of naming 8 children
Someone had asked me how I came up with such lovely names for all my children, and I responded that I would give you the scoop so here it is. In our house this game has always been left up to my husband. If I have to suffer 9 months of indigestion, reflux, weight gain, varicose veins, mood swings … [Read more...]
Wishing I were Betty, Sadly I’m a Little More Kate
It's actually really funny: I'm about to write a post about two reality-TV moms, Betty Hayes of TLC's Table for Twelve and Kate Gosselin of Jon and Kate Plus Eight (also on TLC), and I only just now realized that I share both their names.(cue Twilight Zone music)Anyway, yes, my first name is (as … [Read more...]