It's never feels good to be limping towards the finish line at the end of a year... but I've been thinking about how despite the loss of my mother-in-law just some weeks ago has us all still sad and aching, it is not exactly tragic. Everyone must go one day - we certainly don't get out of this … [Read more...]
Is Santa Real? my wish list for this question!
Oh boy here we go again. Obvioulsy with 8 children this question is bound to come up, but for some reason I just can't deal with it.For personal reasons which I won't get into here I had to tell my oldest daughter that Santa wasn't real when she was young - 7 years old to be exact. It broke my … [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...]
FIVE BIRTHDAY WISHES
My 6th oldest turned 5 today and in the past 5 years, he has survived: * 5 older sisters and brothers who have attempted to use him as their scapegoat when they have been in trouble. * Newborn twins who have taken over his throne as King. * A father whose idea of bonding is talking business. * Five … [Read more...]
Wishes
I wish:I could stay home part time with my kids. I want to bake, garden, play play dough, sing, dance, read, write, hike, canoe.... things I did a lot more often with the girls when I was working half time.I had more time for work (I know, a contradiction) so I could plan the best, most … [Read more...]