Tag: family
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When Chaos Is The New Norm
We’re quickly approaching the wedding day of our sixth child. The last to walk down the aisle. Details abound. Thankfully we have a friend who is magnificent in follow through. Where I lose details like it was my job, she sees those details come to fruition with a calm and steady demeanor that puts most…
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Hail, Hail The Grands Are Here
I thought I was a flexible person. Not overwhelmed by the chaos around me. Who was I kidding? We’ve got all six of our kids here for a few days. With most of the grands. I’m passionate about my family–I truly enjoy my kids. I know what happens when I make categorical statements like that.…
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‘Cuz The Cousins Said So
Cousins are a different breed of people. They’re close family–and yet, not so much. Close enough to often have a strong family resemblance (in temperament if not in looks) and yet frequently living far enough apart not to have consistent contact. My kids rarely saw their cousins. Between jobs and distance, it became a…
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Treasures Found Where Life Is Happening
Perspective changes with circumstances. Several years ago, we invested in “freshening” our home. New floors, new paint, new counters. Twenty years of wear and tear, six children, several dogs and most surfaces having been peed, pooped or puked on made it feel necessary. It was a big deal for me. As frugal as we were,…
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The Bros Know Best!
Having raised five daughters and a son, I’m well versed in drama, fashion disasters, bad hair days and PMS. My son gets it better than most men. He, however, feels somewhat redeemed having just had his third son. Boy families don’t show up the same as families with lots of girls. Time with the grands…
Tip of My Iceberg 