Raising a Big Family is a Lot of Work and it’s Worth it
Ah, the uninhibited joy of the playground. The warmth of the sun on our faces and the release of so much energy shared by all of my kids. I love…
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We Have a Big Family—And Yes, We Know What Causes That
We live in a world where producing offspring is expected once you reach a certain age. Where marriage is quickly followed by questions of when’s…
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The Firstborn in a Big Family is the Helper We All Need
It’s half-past nine, an hour or so after the usual bedtime for kids in our home. The house is dark with the exception of the dining room, and…
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We Have a Lot of Kids But More Importantly, They Have Each Other
Four kids—people used to stare at us as we walked by in Target. “You must have your hands full,” they’d say, the look of confusion or…
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A Big Family is a Little Extra Work—and a Lot of Extra Love
“Five kids??” “You know how this happens don’t you?” “Did you have all five on purpose??” A head shake and an “I’m so glad I’m…
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Raising Kids Who are Close in Age is Easier Than You Think
I have six kids. Those six kids came to me over the course of 7 years through a mix of birth and adoption. When my youngest was born my kids were 8,…
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Dear Expectant (Again) Mama: Give Yourself Some Grace.
Part of me wonders if because this seems so obvious, perhaps it really should go without saying and I should skip this post altogether. But then I…
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Proven Sanity Saver Tips From Parents of 3+ Kids
Raising 3+ children is the heavyweight category of parenting. These parents are pros because they have to be. They’re outnumbered. Here are…
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We Had a Lot of Kids (on Purpose)
It happened again today, this time in the dairy section. An older couple casually strolling the kind of leisurely pace only grocery shoppers sans…
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Pregnant at 35: The Good, The Bad, & The Wet Pants (mine – not the kids)
A month or so back we discovered that we are having one more little bundle. We already have four kiddos so this new and very unexpected baby will…
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