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Started this discussion. Last reply by elizabeth arendale Aug 29, 2009.
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Maria C.M. Rioux replied to Sarah's discussion Big family living..."I'm pleased to know you found it helpful. :) Oh, and i did mean 3:30 am...and that happens all the time around here. In fact, it's been years since I slept normally. On the other hand, I have logged countless hours with the sweetest people…"
Kim Turner replied to Sarah's discussion Big family living..."Thanks! Those are awesome ideas. They do love to have chores and are proud when they accomplish them. I started a chore chart on the kitchen blackboard a couple of weeks ago and it works great. There is no question who does what and they so far have…"
Maria C.M. Rioux replied to Sarah's discussion Big family living..."Dear Kim,
Ooo, you have great ages for helping, but you also have all boys and THAT is a consideration. Boys can be totally good-willed...eager even...but, let's just say it out loud: they really are domestically challenged. :) In fact, the boy…"
Kim Turner replied to Sarah's discussion Big family living..."I have 4 boys. Oldest is 7 then two 5's and a soon to be 2 year old. I would love some advice on Happy helping. They are getting better but would love some advice! Thanks"
Maria C.M. Rioux replied to Sarah's discussion Big family living..."We have 9 children whom we have been homeschooling for....well, this will be year 22. :) I am, by nature, organized and efficient...though circumstances often leave me really tired and I also tend to be a little lazy now and again. It's was…"
Donna Blasdell replied to Sarah's discussion Big family living..."Yes it is amazing what is considered a large family in this day and age. :) We have an even larger family, 9 children. I can tell you what works for our family, but you will need fo figure out works for your family.
Laundry -- we have 3 baskets…"
Michelle Ouellette replied to Sarah's discussion Big family living..."What a great post! We are a family of 7 with 5 kids starting at 6 1/2 yr. old down to 10 month old twins!! Needless to say...the whole schedule thingy goes out the window with us. For laundry...we sort it into piles of darks, lights, towels and…"
angie wolfe replied to Sarah's discussion Big family living..."Well, I hope my advice helps someone!! We have 6 kids 5 months old up to 12 yo. I am HORRIBLE at using schedules. I have tried, but it always seems that a toddler needs chasing or baby needs nursing, and the schedule goes out the window. I try to do…"
Lynn Frank replied to Sarah's discussion Big family living..."I think it's a wonderful, and very practical question! I'm expecting my fourth child in a few weeks and I've noticed how with just 5 of us eating on plates we can run out of spoons and forks pretty quickly. Once #3 started using…"
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With the birth of my most recent baby we "officially" entered the "larger family" zone, which I was surprised to find out is only 4 kids! Well, that baby (or rather, the older ones getting bigger) tipped the scales and now that we're 'larger' we never seem to have any clean forks. When I got married I planned my wedding registry according to the bridal magazines, 8-12 place settings of dishes & silverware. Now, I would like to know ( I guess especially from those of you from or parenting…See More
Amy Bower replied to Sarah's discussion Big family living..."This is a great post! I am also a mom to four. I grew up in a family of 2, as did my husband. I am always on the lookout for advice from moms with more experience in raising big families. Sometimes I get discouraged because we would like to have…"
SAHMinIL replied to Sarah's discussion Big family living..."I only have 2 kids, plus my husband and myself. I do 1 load of laundry EVERY DAY."
Sarah posted a discussionBig family living...
With the birth of my most recent baby we "officially" entered the "larger family" zone, which I was surprised to find out is only 4 kids! Well, that baby (or rather, the older ones getting bigger) tipped the scales and now that we're 'larger' we never seem to have any clean forks. When I got married I planned my wedding registry according to the bridal magazines, 8-12 place settings of dishes & silverware. Now, I would like to know ( I guess especially from those of you from or parenting…See More
Sarah replied to Pam German's discussion My sister died - I feel like part of my heart died with her"Oh Dear, I'm not sure how anyone can "get over" a profound loss like you are dealing with - especially in four months! It's not a matter of getting over - it's getting on with life with a very painful difference.
It…"
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