If you know me, you already know that I'm a mom of 6. (Don't be alarmed - they all have the same mom and dad!) We have 5 boys and our one and only daughter. Here she is above with the same look coming and going on her very first camping trip. Sarai is a Girl Scout Brownie and not only was this her first camping trip, but it was her very first time going away from home when she was not going to be with one of her Auntie-Mommies. Much … (2 comments)
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September: 6 - Read A Book Day - Take time out of your busy life, and relax with a good book. 12 - National Video Games Day - This day celebrates popular video games that stormed onto the market, and changed the way your kids play games. 16 - Working Parents Day - Working Parents Day gives recognition … (14 comments)
children: Teaching Them To Praise the Lord - At An Early Age!
- 08/26/09 09:18 AM
Teaching Them To Praise The Lord - At An Early AgeI read a post recently written by Loreena Yeo called If You Teach Them, They Will Learn. She talked about teaching her young son to love the Lord. When I read that post, it made me think of my own children and my goals for them.We regulate their music so they only listen to songs that are appropriate for their ages. Remember this song? Oh be careful little ears what you hearFor there's a God up aboveLooking down on you with love.Oh be careful little ears what you hear! The other verses … (13 comments)
children: Hiring a VA is a Lot Like Potty Training
- 08/05/09 01:01 AM
Hiring a VA is a Lot Like Potty Training when you think about it. Typically when I write posts about my family, I start off by saying that I've got 6 kids. That usually gives people quite a jolt so I like to say it first so that everyone can digest it and then get the shock out of their system. (Yes, they're all mine. Yes, they're all by my husband.) One of our children is 2.5 years old. He doesn't want to grow up - EVER. We had to forcibly remove all the pacifiers from the house in order to get him … (6 comments)
children: I've Done It 3 Times Already, So Why Can't I Do It Now?
- 04/30/09 01:53 PM
I'm talking about potty training. Thought I'd say that up front lest your minds wander... Our eldest child potty trained rather easily. He is often told the story of how one day he brought me a diaper, powder, and wipes, lay down in front of me and threw his legs in the air to be changed. After changing him, I had him face me and said "Kennyth, tomorrow, no more diapers." He said "No more diapers?" I said simply, "No. You are a big boy. No more diapers for you. You're going to use the potty." And Kennyth simply responded "Ok." … (13 comments)
children: Is Your Real Estate Career Like Being A Parent?
- 03/05/09 03:56 AM
On my recent blog post "I've Figured It Out: Real Estate Is Like Being Married," I received a comment from Sandy Aicher of Lake Norman Real Estate that prompted this new post. Sandy said: "I haven't thrown in the towel yet! Still trying to make it work. It's a harder and harder job with no love in return almost every day, but I'm committed!" Does this remind you of, well... YOU? My children have taught me quite a few things about life. I've been raising children since 1995 and one thing is for sure, the saying that you'll "wear your heart … (7 comments)
children: Dear Diary, My Passion Is...My Family
- 02/23/09 03:18 AM
Most people with children feel some type of passion for them. It is understandable. Mothers go out of their way to protect and provide for their children. Fathers get even more protective and want earnestly to be the one who "takes care of" them. But for me, I've found that my passion for my family has found its outlet in several unique ways. As a Virtual Assistant... This is an awesome job that allows me to work from home and still be able to be there for my children. When they are sick, I'm here. When they need help with homework, I'm … (7 comments)
children: How a Day Can Make a Difference - or a Nap
- 02/19/09 01:08 PM
Earlier today, I wrote a post called "Slowly Losing It..." It was all about my kids, gotta luv em. My kids and the grey hair they inspire. By noon today, I was ready to throw in the towel. I couldn't get some information I needed for a client, despite several phone calls. For some reason, I couldn't get my login information to work on one of my clients' websites. The dishwasher wouldn't start. I couldn't get the kids on a schedule. Our 4 year old and 2 year old fought constantly over every little thing. Our 10.5 month old twins kept … (8 comments)
children: Slowly Losing It...
- 02/19/09 02:27 AM
I started going grey right after my first child was born. I was 26 years old. Quite young, I might say! But I went grey all the same. It started off slowly, almost crept up on me. I woke up one day to a few long strands of grey hairs. Then child #2 came along. With him came not a manual but more grey hair. Then child #3. And more grey hair. Then #4. And you guessed it - more grey hair. When the final set came along, our twins, I thought I wouuld go completely grey. Fortunately, I still have … (15 comments)
children: Torn - Is the Good Going to Outweigh the Bad?
- 09/11/08 01:07 AM
I'm torn. I'm the Little Old Lady Who Lived In A Shoe. I've got so many kids, I don't know what to do. So, my husband and I discussed it and, as I mentioned in a previous post, we're hiring a Nanny. At first, we thought we'd just go with a Mother's Helper but decided we might as well go all the way to Nanny-hood. And like I said, I'm torn. I feel this overwhelming guilt for hiring someone to come into my home and watch my kids, cook and clean, so I can work. I feel like I should be able … (23 comments)
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Family is Everything - A First Camping Trip
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