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[ Help ] [ Abbreviations ] [ Archive , LTS] [ Post ] Total Messages = 497 Last entry posted on: 08/27/2008 20:04:37 1. *~*~*~*~* Welcome to the Mega-Family Forum for the Month of AUGUST, 2008 *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/01/2008 05:49:25 (0) 2. *~*~*~*~* RTAs and Reposts *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/01/2008 05:49:25 (0) 3. *~*~*~*~* ROLL CALL: Name, DH, # of boys & girls... DH has taken all the kids on an overnight camping trip. Now you've got the better part of two days all alone. What in heaven's name do you do with yourself?! Please share.*~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/01/2008 05:49:25 (11) michelle and jimmy 5 girls 3 boys not sure havent been alone in so long (nt) - my-8-angels 08/01/2008 06:14:34 (0) Besides relish the silence, SCRAPBOOK like a mad woman. (And maybe do some homeschool planning.) (nt) - YankeeMom 08/01/2008 14:15:15 (0) Lisa and Craig with 5g/4b. This question reflects my desperate time crunch right now... I'd finish planning for our new school year, organize some things in the schoolroom, and get together with a dear friend I haven't seen in months. I'd also take a long run, a long bath, and a long nap. I really need a whole WEEK alone! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/01/2008 14:40:53 (0) Penelope, 1b, almost 9 g...I have no clue......I should clean everything I can see and cull the toys, but I would probably laze around a bit and then start sewing and scrapbooking. (nt) - gelsum 08/01/2008 15:24:40 (0) karan and Jeff w/8 I would take a long hot bath and read a whole book at one time. ahhh (nt) - karan 08/01/2008 15:51:17 (1) forgot to mention we have 6girls and 2boys (nt) - karan 08/01/2008 19:38:43 (0) Michele and Andy, 6 boys and 4 girls ----SLEEP----zzzzzzz and then shower and then drink a hot cup of coffee and then climb back into bed and watch the Ten Commandments -uninterrupted. Drink milk right out of the carton and eat an entire black forest cheesecake. I have thought this through obviously.HeHeHe (nt) - canadianmom 08/01/2008 19:05:33 (1) LOL, I love it!!! And I love your kids' names, too! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/01/2008 19:22:06 (0) Michele and David, 6 boys & 3 girls. I'm boring, I always clean when I get time alone. (nt) - room4more 08/02/2008 03:51:20 (0) Carson and Sam, 5 girls and 4 boys (1 on his own now) I would sleep!! (nt) - ZooCrew10 08/03/2008 18:07:39 (0) Shannon and Gary, 5 girls 3 boys (3rd boy is due Sept.). Get some organizing done, go to a spa, just relax and enjoy a little quiet time. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 08/04/2008 02:44:17 (0) Cris, Ed. 5 boys, 4 girls. It's been a LONG time (NEVER) since I was "home alone".... I would "lounge around", while thinking that I should be doing the following: Declutter my bedroom, declutter the game room, clean and reorganize the kitchen cupboards, organize my linen closet....etc.... (nt) - Babyfactry 08/07/2008 14:14:44 (0) Amy and Jason..5 boys and 3 girls..I would finish reading my book and maybe write a little on my story I am working on (nt) - moore8 08/23/2008 14:11:28 (0) 4. *~*~*~*~* Mega-Calendar - When do your children go back to school? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/01/2008 05:49:25 (7) we start up full swing not long after Labor day (nt) - my-8-angels 08/01/2008 06:15:19 (0) Probably right after Labor Day (unless we are camping that week, then the following Mon.) However, they do work on-and-off all summer. (nt) - YankeeMom 08/01/2008 14:16:41 (0) Starts on the 20th. (nt) - gelsum 08/01/2008 15:25:56 (0) Aug. 25th (nt) - karan 08/01/2008 15:52:18 (0) We are starting Aug 18th. (nt) - room4more 08/02/2008 03:52:05 (0) Not sure. Danielle wants to do public school...that's next week. The rest, I want to get into the "swing of things" before starting. (nt) - Babyfactry 08/11/2008 17:51:17 (0) Sept. 2nd (nt) - gongsgongs7 08/14/2008 12:33:37 (0) 5. *~*~*~*~* Our House, In the Middle of the Street: What's the strangest thing you've ever discovered in, on, or around your house? (This question inspired by the piece of American cheese I removed from the wall of my boys' basement bedroom earlier this evening) *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/01/2008 05:49:25 (6) lol american cheese on the wall. (nt) - my-8-angels 08/01/2008 06:20:08 (0) There was a time that my children thought it was funny to make mud bombs and throw them at the house.....they stuck higher than we could reach. Mommy wasn't happy. I am sure there is something even better, but that is all I can think of. (nt) - gelsum 08/01/2008 15:28:19 (0) we live on a small lake and my creative children yesterday took the old four wheeler tires and bathroom caulk and a peice of plywood and made them a pontoon LOL. I would have taken pictures but this same pair had an accident with the camera and a skate board last week. (nt) - karan 08/01/2008 15:58:03 (0) A bat in my younger girls' bedroom (the kind that fly around.) Yes, it was disconcerting to us all. In our last house, we found deer mice -- but we kept 'em for pets for 2 years! (nt) - YankeeMom 08/01/2008 19:21:22 (1) We had field mice in our house in CA. We tried everything, including an exterminator. We were told there was nothing that could help because of the open field across the street... I got DC. Neighbors pleaded for me to leave him. Our current neighbors (Different community) are complaining... we haven't seen evidence of any! (nt) - Babyfactry 08/11/2008 17:57:04 (0) The very back seat of the van is where I find nasty stuff! I don't crawl back there much, but when I do I need a hazmat suit! My kids are pigs in the car. (nt) - room4more 08/02/2008 03:53:47 (0) 2nd day coming home from work... smell POOP. Can't find it... In the morning, I picked up the dry erase board from the floor... YUUUUCK! Found it! (nt) - Babyfactry 08/11/2008 17:54:05 (0) 6. *~*~*~*~* WEEKEND ROUNDUP: What's going on this weekend? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/01/2008 06:01:29 (6) dh company picnic with a dessert contest. I won last year with my tiramasu so this year I am entering my zuccotto (nt) - my-8-angels 08/01/2008 06:18:33 (1) Did you win?!? (nt) - LullabyLady 08/05/2008 21:07:20 (1) no but I won the previous year so I cant complain and we had a wonderful time (nt) - my-8-angels 08/07/2008 23:45:40 (0) We are still packing the oldest 2 that fly out to gma and gpa today. The window mechanism for DH's car window is broken and we are contemplating repairing it ourselves. (nt) - gelsum 08/01/2008 15:30:05 (0) rookie camp for our new marching band girl--- midnight at walden books for the new release of "breaking dawn" for reader girl and fishing cleaning and praying for our paperwork to resurface for our new baby. (nt) - karan 08/01/2008 16:01:09 (0) We played with friends at the creek today. Church diner tomorrow night. Other than that I hope to get something/anything constructive done. (nt) - room4more 08/02/2008 03:56:39 (0) Renovating the upstairs bathroom, Dubed "Extrteme Makeover MegaFamily Edition" by the kids. I can't wait for it to be done. It is a holiday weekend here so we have lots of time to do this. (nt) - canadianmom 08/02/2008 12:54:50 (0) Girls are preforming again-dh is leaving for England (1st time doing business travel in 7 years- boo hoo). (nt) - mom2twelve 08/03/2008 17:10:18 (0) 7. Hello and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to PaulaK today! (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/02/2008 20:00:20 (2) *!*!*!* HAPPY BIRTHDAY *!*!*!* (m) - Mirz 08/03/2008 12:24:48 (0) Happy birthday, I hope you had a great day! (nt) - canadianmom 08/03/2008 23:38:11 (0) 8. *+*+*+*+* Week of AUGUST 4-10, 2008 *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/04/2008 05:15:33 (0) 9. *+*+*+*+* Mega-Calendar: What's going on in your life this week? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/04/2008 05:17:16 (2) Big girls are gone, the car will get the upholstery cleaned, scrubbing out the pantry, sewing for baby...trying to calm the masses as always. (nt) - gelsum 08/04/2008 15:34:01 (0) MIL is leaving from her visit, so need to catch-up on everything that was put on hold during her stay...and there was a LOT put on hold! (nt) - Mirz 08/04/2008 22:08:41 (0) 10. *+*+*+*+* MEGA MOMS SHARE: STORIES, STRATEGIES, STRUGGLES, AND STRENGTHS Here's an interesting topic! (you guys will love this one)... *+*+*+*+* - Nine-Arrows 08/04/2008 07:06:58 (7) Ahem (lol) - gelsum 08/04/2008 15:55:55 (0) Ok here is my stab at this... - mom2twelve 08/04/2008 17:13:45 (0) Well, hopefully this will not be TMI... - LullabyLady 08/05/2008 21:05:21 (1) Oh, that's not TMI at all! (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/06/2008 04:08:01 (0) Interesting question. --m - Mirz 08/06/2008 01:53:49 (0) My husband and I... (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/06/2008 06:28:43 (0) He loves country music and I listen to Bollywood movie soundtracks!-(m) - canadianmom 08/06/2008 13:19:41 (1) That was a perfect answer ~ heartwarming! If that's "all you got," you've got a lot! :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/06/2008 13:41:43 (0) we have a word, if anyone IRL says (rain) we have to stop what we are doing and hug or cuddle or something.. mind you we live in florida so that word gets used a lot... (nt) - Mama-Cleary 08/07/2008 01:25:12 (0) 11. Please pray I'm starting to go through withdraw.... - mom2twelve 08/04/2008 12:14:56 (7) I will pray for you, Tracy... I'll pray that God will fill you up and keep you secure and cause this time to fly by! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/04/2008 12:58:47 (1) Thank-you! I so appreciate it!!!!! (nt) - mom2twelve 08/04/2008 14:49:51 (0) praying for you too {hugs} want me to come visit?? :D I have a car! lol (nt) - MommyScott 08/04/2008 14:54:33 (1) Whooo a car at last! You are more than welcome! Any day but Friday he will be coming home and I am going to enjoy that day and put my older girls on kid duty! (nt) - mom2twelve 08/04/2008 16:23:04 (1) only till Thursday :) lol - wanna do Wed? (nt) - MommyScott 08/04/2008 16:50:53 (0) p.s. I may not be a "mega family" yet :) but I know how you feel about missing your DH. - MommyScott 08/04/2008 14:56:08 (1) you are well on your way lady! (nt) - mom2twelve 08/04/2008 16:23:50 (0) My DH hasn't traveled in ages, but I still vividly remember the feelings I had when he would go. Lots of hugs for you! (nt) - gelsum 08/04/2008 15:35:36 (1) Thank-you (nt) - mom2twelve 08/04/2008 16:24:50 (0) I will pray for you. I always think of it as a vacation for us too. we can stay up later eat mac and cheese for dinner or cereal and stay in pj's all day. lol I guess it's good thing I got married huh. (nt) - karan 08/04/2008 15:52:06 (1) These sound like great ideas I think I will try the pj thing tomorrow! (nt) - mom2twelve 08/04/2008 16:21:05 (0) Oh, many (((HUGS))). I remember when Jim started the graveyard shift. --m - Mirz 08/04/2008 22:07:42 (1) Thank-you Michelle! I'm down to 2 more days and counting! (nt) - mom2twelve 08/06/2008 00:36:58 (0) This morning I got an email from my dh and apparently his plane had a cracked windshield so he won't be comming home until tomorrow. I am bummed! - mom2twelve 08/07/2008 15:55:18 (1) Oh to bad! The best things come to those who wait! (nt) - canadianmom 08/07/2008 17:56:08 (0) 12. *!*!* Access Issues with Lotsofkids.com Website. Everyone please read! *!*!* - Mirz 08/05/2008 08:39:54 CDT (0) 13. *+*+*+*+* MIDWEEK FUN POLL: Given your average spacing between babies, how many would you end up with if you bore children from 18 to 45? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/06/2008 07:29:18 (9) I am thinking 19 singletons. Lucky women multi-task and have them in pairs! (nt) - canadianmom 08/06/2008 12:34:46 (0) Mine have all been roughly 2 years apart, so... 14.5 kids! We'll just round up to 15. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/06/2008 13:38:34 (0) Right around 16. Averaged 1.7 yrs apart. - gelsum 08/06/2008 20:38:47 (0) Maybe 18?! . . . - YankeeMom 08/06/2008 20:54:04 (0) Our kids are all aprox. 18months apart so I would say 16 or 17 (nt) - mom2twelve 08/07/2008 02:27:28 (1) Wow, that gives me a panic attack just thinking about it. Not the kids as much as the pregnancies! I'd be dead. (I'm no Michelle Duggar!) (nt) - YankeeMom 08/07/2008 13:22:13 (1) Oops, I meant to post this under my own comment! (nt) - YankeeMom 08/07/2008 13:23:31 (1) Well, Craig's mom had 10 in 12 years, beginning at age 19 and then stopped, and it just made me wonder what might've happened if she'd kept going! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/07/2008 13:34:50 (1) I had 10 in 12 years, holy smoke! I didn't really ever think about it! (nt) - canadianmom 08/10/2008 21:13:06 (0) I am guessing 18 - karan 08/07/2008 20:14:40 (0) Around 19 ?? (nt) - room4more 08/09/2008 04:50:51 (0) I have had 12 in 13.5 yrs, if I started at age 18 & kept this avg, I would have had at least 20-22 children, LOL. Most likely I will still end up with 16-17 before God is done (or my uterus falls out, LOL) I'll only be 40 this yr. (nt) - Karen-in-Maine 08/10/2008 18:17:05 (0) My average is 18 months between kids. (I had 9 in 20)... So, if I'd've done the every 18 months...I'd have 18 children. WHEW! Aren't I glad I had some spaced further apart! (nt) - Babyfactry 08/11/2008 18:05:50 (0) 14. there comes a time with every LOK family when the mom has to ask herself... - Mama-Cleary 08/07/2008 01:16:32 (10) Oh my gosh, I was just thinking the same thing yesterday and wondering if I was just being spoiled! - cyankee 08/07/2008 01:41:53 (0) If you can afford it, go for it! (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/07/2008 01:53:51 (0) We've had 2 fridge/freezer units since 3 kids, lol. Now we have a chest freezer and another small freezer as well. Definitey worth it! (nt) - duedrop 08/07/2008 02:02:24 (0) WOW! I think we are channeling each other! Hubby and I just had this discussion 2 days ago! We have 2 freezers but we so need more fridge space. I am actually looking into a store cooler to replace our fridge.It is way bigger. (nt) - canadianmom 08/07/2008 02:23:50 (1) A store cooler. Wow, what a great idea!! (nt) - Mirz 08/07/2008 18:07:56 (0) I agree if you have the money go for it... - mom2twelve 08/07/2008 02:30:57 (0) You might even find one used in your "classified." Interesting thought! We go through, at least, a gallon a day. (nt) - YankeeMom 08/07/2008 03:17:24 (1) I wish it was just 1 gallon a day. We go through 13-14 gallons a week! (nt) - Mirz 08/07/2008 18:05:43 (0) i agree you should go for it if you have the room and money for it but then again I am the wrong one to ask because I am a shopaholic wether it be food or anything I just love to shop (nt) - my-8-angels 08/07/2008 04:26:30 (0) Popping in, noticed the question. I have to giggle, because I'm thinking of going "reverse"! - Babyfactry 08/07/2008 14:09:54 (2) dang !!! I grumble at my 300 $$$ power bill... if you get you power bill down to 3-400 a month you may not have to work... (nt) - Mama-Cleary 08/07/2008 16:27:23 (0) I can feel your pain ours is about rady to top 600 a month I am thinking I will turn everything off. ugghh (nt) - karan 08/07/2008 17:16:35 (0) I talked to Andy about it and he said it isn't worth the extra power to run a second fridge... he told me to get a goat or two in milk... so I am also going to talk to the 4H lady and learn to make cheese... (nt) - Mama-Cleary 08/07/2008 16:30:03 (0) I did this! And I say go for it! --m - Mirz 08/07/2008 18:04:47 (0) 15. Speaking of utilities, as some of you were above, anyone want to compare monthly electric/gas/water bills? (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/07/2008 19:05:51 (9) Oh boy, here we go - canadianmom 08/07/2008 19:37:38 (1) these are per month and $1 per garbage bag after our limit-so about 6 extra bags per week. Our Phone/Satellite/Internet cost us another $300 per month (nt) - canadianmom 08/07/2008 21:00:56 (0) Someone suggested an extra rinse on my - gelsum 08/07/2008 19:38:14 (1) btw, those are monthly numbers (nt) - gelsum 08/07/2008 19:40:03 (0) here it goes... - karan 08/07/2008 20:12:09 (0) heres ours - my-8-angels 08/07/2008 21:54:58 (0) Ugh. (m) - Mirz 08/07/2008 22:42:25 (0) Ours: (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/08/2008 01:29:53 (0) Our.. - room4more 08/09/2008 04:46:40 (0) OURS: (m) - Babyfactry 08/11/2008 18:15:01 (0) ours - ZooCrew10 08/20/2008 03:45:37 (0) 16. *+*+*+*+* WEEKEND ROUNDUP: What's going on this weekend? And now that it really IS back-to-school time, who's ready & who's not? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/08/2008 04:13:54 (5) I gues I am as ready as i ever will be curriculum comes in next week but I am going to miss summer (nt) - my-8-angels 08/08/2008 04:41:07 (0) I'm excited that Craig will be home tomorrow to watch all the kids while I have a big planning day! We begin August 25th. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/08/2008 05:11:19 (0) guess I am ready we start back Aug 25 I just need to do some shoe shopping. I will miss the lazy days of summer but I am looking forward to the struture of the school year. (nt) - karan 08/08/2008 12:57:13 (0) Buying new eyeglasses for the kids, not sure yet if the kids are going to continue homeschooling or go back into the public system. August 15th is they final decision date for us. (nt) - canadianmom 08/08/2008 14:06:00 (0) Spent my week making new schedule and planning - for the most part I am done, waiting for a few books to come We start on the 18th. (nt) - room4more 08/09/2008 04:48:20 (0) 17. And the Olympics? Anyone watching? What are some of your favorite events? (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/08/2008 18:22:04 (2) Love the summer Olympics! We follow track & field here, esp middle & long distance running. Craig keeps tabs on the marathon in particular. I love swimming! I do hate... (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/08/2008 18:32:37 (1) LOL, I like the High Diving! But there is always one poor diver that smacks his/her head off the platform. I think they should get some kind off medal for just regaining consciousness. (nt) - canadianmom 08/08/2008 19:04:32 (1) LOL! Or during the Winter Games I can't help laughing when the ice skaters fall. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/08/2008 21:00:53 (1) OHHH! I feel for those guys! The worst is when the girl skater falls when being held up by the guy and BOOM right face first into the ice.Gosh I cringe just thinking about it. (nt) - canadianmom 08/09/2008 17:35:17 (0) we watch them I pretty much like all the events. (nt) - my-8-angels 08/08/2008 21:36:41 (0) 18. */*/*/*/* Week of August 11-17, 2008 *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/11/2008 04:49:39 (0) 19. */*/*/*/* Mega-Calendar - What's going on in your life this week? And how's the summer weather treating you? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/11/2008 04:53:08 (7) Birthday party for little guy I can't believe he is 7 already..sigh I have a lot of work to get everything cleaned up around our pool area and mowed to have his party. (nt) - karan 08/11/2008 12:07:44 (0) Not much of anything! Just working! - Babyfactry 08/11/2008 18:19:31 (0) Oh, Man! I'm about ready for the week to be over and it's barely begun! - LullabyLady 08/11/2008 18:24:23 (0) finish canning my peaches start on pears and apples thats my week (nt) - my-8-angels 08/11/2008 21:26:44 (0) Same old-same old, as for the weather.....well...hhhmmmm....if we were ducks we would like it! (nt) - canadianmom 08/11/2008 22:10:03 (0) I've finished all my school prep and am doing some preliminary activities with the kids as we prepare for our new school year. The weather is fabulous ~ I don't think it was even 80 here today! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/12/2008 00:49:12 (0) This week I am not a mega mom 7 of the 11 are at cousin's camp and 1 is at my inlaws working, so I only have 3 in the house this week. I think I am busier this week than normal. (nt) - mom2twelve 08/12/2008 12:15:10 (0) 20. */*/*/*/* MEGA MOMS SHARE: What's Your Parenting Style? (And help me learn how to be more affectionate). *\*\*\*\* - Nine-Arrows 08/11/2008 06:05:08 (6) I am organized -structured- consistent-and I hope affectionate - karan 08/11/2008 12:16:34 (1) That makes a LOT of sense... I think that's terrific. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/12/2008 00:50:31 (0) Let me think on this while I'm working today... I think I'm an affectionate person... I know I've practiced "attachement parenting". (nt) - Babyfactry 08/11/2008 18:21:58 (0) We are cuddlers', perhaps it is just cold here and now we do it instinctively to survive? I don't know! We just have always been that way. I do however have no problem with telling my older children point-blank that they are acting like and ass. I suppose that makes me affectionate and abrupt. (nt) - canadianmom 08/11/2008 22:20:53 (0) I was somewhat surprised to learn that I'm not thought of as affectionate. (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/12/2008 01:01:05 (0) I am known by my kids as the chief organizer-one who keeps everything rolling and the one who can bring the family back into order... - mom2twelve 08/12/2008 12:24:26 (2) I think this really describes me too, with the exception that I believe I am a very affectionate mother. --m - Mirz 08/12/2008 13:20:03 (0) I continued to think about this one while I was at the park this morning and I have a few more practical things to add.. - mom2twelve 08/12/2008 15:02:07 (1) Thanks so much, you guys ~ this is all really helpful & encouraging to me! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/12/2008 16:07:32 (0) I know I'm not big on physical affection over a certain age - ZooCrew10 08/20/2008 03:49:25 (0) 21. */*/*/*/* PARENTING QUIZ *\*\*\*\* - Nine-Arrows 08/11/2008 06:14:48 (7) It says... - karan 08/11/2008 12:25:48 (1) That was fun! - LullabyLady 08/11/2008 18:19:31 (1) Hey, now that would be an interesting exercise, to have the kids take the quiz and answer for us... or maybe not! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/12/2008 00:37:50 (0) it says Im creative (nt) - my-8-angels 08/11/2008 21:24:39 (0) I got "passive" (isn't that a wonderful word?), which indicates that I provide a steady, stable environment for the kids, but I may fail to "engage them emotionally." *sigh* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/12/2008 00:45:02 (1) I got the same and felt it was fairly accurate, though I don't get the "passive" title. (nt) - room4more 08/12/2008 05:12:14 (0) I got "friend"- thats' cool, but I may get "steam roled" by my kids. I think i'm a little tougher then that! (nt) - canadianmom 08/12/2008 03:13:28 (1) me too, lol. I thought I was bordering on being a dragon-lady but maybe I don't have an objective view of myself, hehe. (nt) - duedrop 08/12/2008 13:57:29 (0) I got creative. (nt) - Mirz 08/12/2008 10:46:21 (0) I got creative (nt) - Karen-in-Maine 08/15/2008 10:38:37 (0) It said I'm creative. For several of the questions, my answer would be none of the above--I might just ignore the messy room and let them live that way, or let them fight (mine don't usually clobber) until they can figure out how to work it out. My weakness is definitely being too laid back, perhaps uninterested? (nt) - PaulaK 08/27/2008 02:35:41 (0) 22. */*/*/*/* Midweek Poll to Ponder... How did you get in this position, anyway? (m) *\*\*\*\* - Nine-Arrows 08/13/2008 04:46:53 (12) I orignally started life wanting 2 and dh wanting 3 but.... - mom2twelve 08/13/2008 15:27:36 (1) We were very similar! (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/13/2008 18:04:21 (0) hmmm - my-8-angels 08/13/2008 16:30:19 (1) I so admire that simple faith and that is what we strive for. (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/13/2008 18:08:30 (1) 43 will be 44 in january (nt) - my-8-angels 08/13/2008 21:17:45 (1) Oh, I'm sorry, that's almost as bad as me! LOL Still not too late, though. :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/14/2008 01:07:31 (0) I was drunk.... - canadianmom 08/13/2008 17:44:49 (1) I was gonna say ~ EVERY TIME??? LOL (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/13/2008 17:56:23 (0) Well... - gongsgongs7 08/13/2008 18:57:44 (1) Wow, that's an amazing journey! TFS! I knew there would be some great stories and this doesn't disappoint! :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/13/2008 20:17:12 (0) welll.... - karan 08/13/2008 19:30:35 (1) Again, *simple*. I like that! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/13/2008 20:18:10 (0) LOL, I love the sentiment, so how did I get into this mess anyway? - gelsum 08/13/2008 22:19:21 (2) Beautiful, gelsum!!! (nt) - LullabyLady 08/13/2008 22:35:22 (0) Now, I did NOT say 'mess,' girly girl (although it does feel like that on occasion, now doesn't it?) And I agree, beautiful sentiments! TsomuchFS! :) :) :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/14/2008 00:54:19 (1) Gorsh, you girls are too nice. (nt) - gelsum 08/14/2008 17:40:11 (0) One at a time... one at a time... - LullabyLady 08/13/2008 22:31:11 (1) And you're so young!!! How can you even THINK of being done?! I really admire the large families in your church so much. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/14/2008 00:56:26 (1) You're so sweet! (nt) - LullabyLady 08/18/2008 22:58:41 (0) For us . . . - YankeeMom 08/13/2008 23:41:28 (1) I always appreciate your down-to-earth POV, Kris, and the way you acknowledge the struggles, but put them back in God's hands by faith. TFS! Funny, too (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/14/2008 01:05:32 (0) Before we married we both wanted 8 kids and everyone laughed at us... - duedrop 08/14/2008 03:50:13 (0) Wow, everyone has such great stories!! - room4more 08/14/2008 20:12:07 (1) Can I just say that I LOVE your family... your VR... your double doubles... and that PIC!!! (And I saw your post on PG, too... lol... praying for you!!!) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/15/2008 02:19:00 (1) awww, thank you so much! (nt) - room4more 08/16/2008 03:05:29 (0) I was going to have 2 (a boy and a girl, of course! as if I could choose) and have my tubes tied... but.. - Karen-in-Maine 08/15/2008 10:29:57 (0) Well, I wasn't going to have any kids at all!.... - bighappyfamily 08/15/2008 16:50:48 (1) Def not sorry I asked, my dear! Love your story and I've ALWAYS loved your zeal & commitment toward your family. (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/16/2008 20:12:54 (0) 23. */*/*/*/* WEEKEND ROUNDUP: What's going on this weekend? Who's stressed & depressed about summer's end & back-to-school? Who's looking forward to the fall routine & structure? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/15/2008 04:42:55 (9) I'm looking forward to cooler weather, but... - Karen-in-Maine 08/15/2008 10:33:55 (2) forgot to add.. - Karen-in-Maine 08/15/2008 10:43:35 (1) Oh, wow, that sounds..... fun! I hope! LOL Also hope your moving & school plans work out the way you want them to and soon. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/16/2008 20:25:27 (0) Hi Karen I had to ... - karan 08/15/2008 11:56:15 (0) I want to add myself to both sides of this poll I am not ready for summer to be over and I am ready for the routine of school. LOL (nt) - karan 08/15/2008 11:57:45 (0) I'm all of that! (nt) - YankeeMom 08/15/2008 13:52:56 (0) I am going to help hubby and a bunch of other fireman pour a cement pad in the "Firemans' booth" at the fairgrounds tonight. Gotta go food shopping Saturday to stave of scurvy, (although my kids can clean out a fridge like locust on a field) Shoe shopping at some point and about a hundred other things. (nt) - canadianmom 08/15/2008 14:03:55 (0) My oldest "baby" is going off to college at the end of the week.... - bighappyfamily 08/15/2008 16:15:24 (1) (((HUGS))), Paula, and I bet you are the world's greatest hs'ler! LOL I know your attitude never fails to inspire me. And just think ~ if you hs the youngest all the way through, you'll have many more years to enjoy this lifestyle! :) :) :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/16/2008 20:28:26 (0) as far as the weekend I am just gong to spend it in the pool we have 2 more days of over 100 degree weather then it is supposed to go away. I am always sad to see summer go ,but I do look forward to our new school year (nt) - my-8-angels 08/16/2008 01:39:54 (0) We start school on Monday. I'm looking forward to the structure, but not the cold coming and the kids being stuck in the house OR the heat bills. (nt) - room4more 08/16/2008 03:08:29 (1) The heating bills will just replace the A/C bills! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/16/2008 20:29:31 (0) Craig took all the kids to a skateboard park today and I'm getting a lot done on the homefront. (Can't deny that I'm loving my own company atm!) Also looking forward to fall ~ this is my absolute favorite time of year, the last few weeks of summer & change of season. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/16/2008 20:20:34 (0) Me! lol we have a b-day today, and 1 next wk, and still need to trim everyone's hair, won't know what to get for school until we meet teachers after school starts, and trying to figure out the dance/music/sport lessons....makes me feel poor, in $$ and time. (nt) - gelsum 08/16/2008 23:00:40 (0) 24. Karen-in-Maine, I thought of you today! (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/17/2008 23:31:33 (0) 25. *#*#*#*#* Week of 18-24 AUGUST, 2008 *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/18/2008 05:04:12 (0) 26. *#*#*#*#* MEGA CALENDAR: What's going on in your life this week? *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/18/2008 05:06:10 (2) this week - karan 08/18/2008 12:24:34 (1) Prayers for your son and his online school, Karan, and I'm ecstatic for your good news about Azeeza! Many prayers for you to bring her safely home to your family. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/18/2008 16:35:01 (0) This week we're adding two more subjects to our school schedule... then DH will be off Wed, Thurs, & Fri, so we'll have some family time before we tackle our full schedule next week. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/18/2008 16:32:45 (1) I can't tell you - karan 08/18/2008 18:20:16 (0) 27. *#*#*#*#** MEGA MOMS SHARE: This week, Mega Moms, let's share our children! *#*#*#*#* - Nine-Arrows 08/18/2008 05:54:12 (7) my oldest - karan 08/18/2008 12:19:09 (3) Hailey is our eldest - canadianmom 08/18/2008 15:28:46 (1) I really love these thoughts: "more management than labor" and "makes a mean loaf of challah"! LOL Can relate also to the "guinea pig kids." Maybe by #9 or 10 we are finally getting some things right? TFS! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/19/2008 04:47:02 (0) Interesting about planting a new church... she must be a special young woman to dedicate her time to that. TFS! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/19/2008 04:43:40 (0) Picture of Ashleigh - karan 08/21/2008 23:23:04 (0) mine - my-8-angels 08/18/2008 17:59:03 (2) me too! (nt) - karan 08/18/2008 18:16:24 (1) Me, three! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/19/2008 04:41:10 (0) At my age, I often feel like my eldest should be older (he's 17). What you've shared about your firstborn sounds ideal... I can't wait to get there! Well, I can, but I hope he turns out as well, is what I mean! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/19/2008 04:51:15 (1) I am sure he will with you as a mom :) (nt) - my-8-angels 08/19/2008 06:21:13 (0) Kristen is my oldest! - mom2twelve 08/18/2008 18:04:03 (3) My eldest one is a-typical... - LullabyLady 08/18/2008 22:50:55 (1) (((Rachel))), as always, your words move me so! Thank you for sharing these special thoughts of your daughter! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/19/2008 04:35:34 (0) Tracy, often wishing I knew you IRL and could watch the way you've nurtured your older children! They seem to be doing so well! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/19/2008 04:37:59 (0) She sounds like a great kid! We often thank God that we had our son first -- he bounces back from our mistakes so easily. (nt) - YankeeMom 08/19/2008 14:42:46 (0) Our oldest . . . - YankeeMom 08/19/2008 14:40:27 (1) Nice pictures, K, and his college success is inspiring, esp considering he works full time. You are blessed, no doubt about it! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/19/2008 18:27:33 (1) Thanks, Lisa -- just to clarify, he doesn't work full-time once school starts, just in the summer & vacations. During school, it's part-time. (nt) - YankeeMom 08/19/2008 23:01:40 (0) My oldest - gelsum 08/20/2008 15:37:00 (0) Justin Lewis - mommy2jkserjl 08/21/2008 12:45:55 (1) Such a handsome boy! Yes, the time does fly ~ isn't it mind-boggling to see them standing on the threshold of adulthood? (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/22/2008 05:38:33 (0) My oldest, - G; 24 - is a lovely young lady... - Babyfactry 08/22/2008 17:34:14 (0) 28. *#*#*#*#** MEGA MOMS SHARE: Please share about those second-born babies here! :) :) :) *#*#*#*#* - Nine-Arrows 08/19/2008 04:28:00 (9) David - canadianmom 08/19/2008 13:11:48 (1) Oh, Michele, these posts are priceless! I hope you save them for yourself and your kiddos! David sounds like an incredible young man... I can't believe he's just 12. What an awesome husband & father he will be one day! (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/19/2008 18:04:08 (0) Jacki - karan 08/19/2008 15:47:20 (3) I forgot to add that Jacki and I are very close. (nt) - karan 08/19/2008 15:55:31 (0) That sounds a lot like my #2... a people person, artistic, strong-willed... mostly good qualities as long as they're channeled in a positive direction! I am really enjoying hearing from those of you with grown children ~ that is especially meaningful to me. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/19/2008 18:12:22 (0) Picture of Jacki - karan 08/21/2008 23:29:23 (0) our #2 - my-8-angels 08/19/2008 20:37:01 (2) Oh my! What a story! I am incredibly glad we are doing this and I am so moved by the stories behind our children's lives! Many prayers for you and your special second son. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/19/2008 22:38:23 (0) I am so glad he is doing better. what a terrible expierence for him and you. prayers for him and your family. (nt) - karan 08/20/2008 19:46:47 (1) Thank you (nt) - my-8-angels 08/20/2008 21:12:54 (0) My second-born... (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/19/2008 21:18:41 (4) she is very beautiful and I think all girls go through this at some point. (nt) - karan-- 08/19/2008 22:59:27 (1) I know... thanks for pointing that out! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/20/2008 04:35:06 (0) She is really beautiful! (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 08/20/2008 01:39:10 (0) She is so cute! (nt) - canadianmom 08/20/2008 02:14:54 (0) she is beautiful and has an amazing sweet and gentle heart for others! (nt) - mom2twelve 08/21/2008 12:16:15 (0) My second born---My buddy Ben (Benjamin to me) - mom2twelve 08/19/2008 23:52:41 (1) Seems you have done an awesome job homeschooling these kiddos as well as training them spiritually. I am really enjoying reading! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/20/2008 00:40:50 (0) Kaylynne is our #2... - mommy2jkserjl 08/20/2008 01:37:30 (1) Oooo, what a lovely picture! She looks just like you (and, you know, you do look more like an older sister). TFS! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/20/2008 01:59:58 (0) Our 2nd DD - gelsum 08/20/2008 16:04:35 (1) Penelope, I am impressed with the way that you pick up on so many dynamics about and between your children. I am fasincated, actually. Makes me fear I am missing things with mine. I think the way you consider all their interests, strengths, & struggles is so admirable and it makes me want to strive for that. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/21/2008 06:39:46 (1) Lisa... - gelsum 08/21/2008 14:22:18 (1) Thank you so much! (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/21/2008 21:58:37 (0) Our First Son - LullabyLady 08/21/2008 02:38:55 (1) Oh my, between the 'charismatic dictator' and the one with the electricity set, LOOK OUT! No doubt your kids are gonna go places, Rachel, as accomplished as you & DH are! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/21/2008 06:32:46 (0) #2.... Boy, now 22. - Babyfactry 08/22/2008 17:52:09 (0) 29. My #1 son is my heart. (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/19/2008 20:26:17 (5) And my heart was SO swept away, that I forgot to put this with the other first-borns above! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/19/2008 20:28:06 (0) He sounds like a great guy! Some girl is going to be very lucky when she snaps him up! (nt) - canadianmom 08/19/2008 20:37:28 (0) remind Craig that can put the food on the table, he could be a professor:0) (nt) - my-8-angels 08/19/2008 21:19:50 (1) Precisely! Oh, we have had this conversation before, I assure you! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/19/2008 21:33:43 (0) Sweet picture! He sounds like a loving, gifted young man. (nt) - YankeeMom 08/19/2008 23:03:25 (0) What a blessing to have such a great son. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 08/20/2008 01:32:32 (0) 30. *#*#*#*#** MEGA MOMS SHARE: Please share your #3 babies here! *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/20/2008 04:32:00 (9) Eden - canadianmom 08/20/2008 11:30:19 (1) She sounds like so much fun, Michele, and I am beginning to see a pattern here with your kids and cooking! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/20/2008 23:53:00 (0) Mariah - karan 08/20/2008 13:28:06 (5) Ok I am weeping! what a great kid! (nt) - canadianmom 08/20/2008 15:36:36 (1) thank you ... what I am seeing is that we all have great kids. (nt) - karan 08/20/2008 19:05:57 (0) that brought tears to my eyes as well (nt) - my-8-angels 08/20/2008 21:13:42 (0) Karan, what a special girl! This has been so much fun and we're only on number 3! This is amazing! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/20/2008 23:49:19 (0) WOW! That is such an inspirational story! (nt) - LullabyLady 08/21/2008 02:46:30 (0) Picture of Mariah - karan 08/21/2008 23:33:10 (0) our first Daughter - my-8-angels 08/20/2008 21:03:46 (1) How wonderful to say that she is your best friend... I love that! Interesting, too, that we have a number of kids who aspire to be vets (I have one of those, too). (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/20/2008 23:55:27 (0) Sarah Elizabeth - mom2twelve 08/21/2008 00:28:47 (1) Beautiful! The academic success in your family is AMAZING! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/21/2008 06:28:51 (0) Boy #2 - LullabyLady 08/21/2008 02:49:36 (1) I do love a man who can COOK! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/21/2008 06:24:39 (0) Corny, but my mother calls her (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/21/2008 05:41:02 (2) What a sweetheart! I can tell by her precious smile! (nt) - mom2twelve 08/21/2008 12:13:33 (0) Emilee Joy - mommy2jkserjl 08/21/2008 12:37:37 (1) opps wrong spot....... (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 08/21/2008 12:38:16 (0) Shelbie Nicole - mommy2jkserjl 08/21/2008 12:31:22 (1) Your daughters are so lovely, Shannon, and I appreciate hearing about the common adolescent female struggle with appearance. How I WISH none of them had to wrestle with it! TFS! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/22/2008 05:17:08 (0) Our 3rd DD, - gelsum 08/21/2008 14:54:47 (1) Sucking on hair... hmmm... now, that is a new one on me. (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/22/2008 05:33:02 (0) DD2... 20 YO. - Babyfactry 08/22/2008 18:09:00 (0) 31. *#*#*#*#** MEGA MOMS SHARE: Fourth-born babies here, ladies! Thanks so much for sharing! *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/21/2008 04:59:24 (9) This is so much fun! Our fourth is Katie,(Katherine Anne to me) - mom2twelve 08/21/2008 12:08:58 (2) my fourth is Anna Katherine also a Katie. (nt) - karan 08/21/2008 15:16:44 (0) Such a beautiful girl, Tracy! And I love what you said about keeping our perspective on these gems that have been entrusted to us! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/22/2008 04:27:31 (1) Thank-you! (nt) - mom2twelve 08/22/2008 12:35:24 (0) Emilee Joy - mommy2jkserjl 08/21/2008 12:39:11 (1) Shannon, your kids are drop-dead gorgeous!!! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/22/2008 04:32:36 (1) Thank you so much! (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 08/22/2008 12:23:58 (0) Thomas - canadianmom 08/21/2008 13:06:44 (1) Oh, goodness, Michele, you had me literally laughing out loud at the bat story (actually just read it to my husband) and then (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/22/2008 04:39:16 (0) Katie - karan 08/21/2008 15:15:44 (3) I wish my kids would teach me how to add pics to my messages. LOL (nt) - karan 08/21/2008 15:22:02 (2) Oh, Karan, I would love to see pics of your gang! (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/21/2008 16:12:17 (0) I am having no luck with posting pics I will see if my dd will. (nt) - karan 08/21/2008 20:20:26 (1) Sorry 'bout that... here is one more link that may help you or her. (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/21/2008 20:35:04 (0) Picture of Katie - karan 08/21/2008 23:34:07 (2) I added pics under their stories. (nt) - karan 08/22/2008 00:47:27 (0) Karan! I'm so glad you figured out how to do it! Your daughters are lovely ~ each and every one! I look forward to seeing the rest of your kiddos. :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/22/2008 01:22:50 (1) I didn't I had Ashleigh do it for me. LOL so she will be adding pics after my story. (nt) - karan 08/22/2008 12:03:59 (1) Well, I meant 'you' as in 'you all.' LOL! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/22/2008 13:26:07 (0) Hey, that's about MY height (and I try very hard to hold my feelings up at all times!) LOL! And fascinating about the flying! I wish her much success... sounds like she's the kind of girl who will make it happen! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/22/2008 04:44:41 (1) It's just that I am five-nine I really didn't expcet five foot dd's LOL. (nt) - karan 08/22/2008 12:01:00 (0) Our 4th DD - gelsum 08/21/2008 15:16:49 (1) I admit I do feel a sense of awe at the preponderance of females in your household... simply amazing! And LOL about DH & the cats! (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/22/2008 04:57:17 (0) In early 1996, a massive blizzard struck our area... (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/21/2008 19:51:55 (1) I love this story. (nt) - karan 08/21/2008 20:19:12 (1) me too (nt) - gelsum 08/22/2008 15:00:45 (0) our 4th - my-8-angels 08/21/2008 22:34:27 (1) I recall you mentioned something about his field of study on the homeschool board. That's interesting! Best wishes to him ~ he also sounds like the kind of kid who will make it happen! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/22/2008 05:02:58 (0) DD3 - 19 yo. - Babyfactry 08/22/2008 18:26:46 (0) Little Miss Organized - LullabyLady 08/23/2008 16:48:56 (1) Now, I don't believe for a MINUTE that you're a 'fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants' mother, but it's nice & humble of you to say so. :) Sounds like a great kid with a terrific work ethic! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/24/2008 06:31:58 (1) Awww, you are just too nice to me! - LullabyLady 08/24/2008 19:49:31 (0) 32. *#*#*#*#** MEGA MOMS SHARE: A big HIGH FIVE to the #5 babies! Put 'em here, please! :) *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/22/2008 04:18:59 (8) Mathew - canadianmom 08/22/2008 12:09:35 (1) Michele (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/22/2008 14:58:40 (1) Everyone that was homeschooling last year has decide to do it again this year! - canadianmom 08/22/2008 17:27:45 (2) Oh, wow, I am sorry to hear all that! (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/22/2008 18:10:24 (0) I am sorry to hear all this nonsense but you could move down here (SC) the beach is a beautiful place to live and much warmer. hugs (nt) - karan 08/24/2008 13:33:22 (0) My Rebecca Mae.... - mommy2jkserjl 08/22/2008 12:29:43 (3) my Stacy has siad several times to me "mom have you ever noticed that the cutier kids are the meaner they are" LOL this one must be a handful. (nt) - karan 08/22/2008 12:35:06 (0) Oh what a cutie! (nt) - canadianmom 08/22/2008 13:00:45 (0) She is darling! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/22/2008 15:00:36 (0) Our 5th child and only DS - gelsum 08/22/2008 14:58:14 (1) All I know is that your kids are lucky to have you on their side... and in time you'll find all the right balances to meet each one's needs. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/24/2008 06:39:24 (0) Joseph Michael (Joe) - mom2twelve 08/22/2008 15:00:15 (0) #5 - my-8-angels 08/22/2008 23:55:26 (0) Jeffrey - karan 08/23/2008 01:30:02 (1) Picture of Jeffrey - karan 08/23/2008 22:15:01 (1) He is so handsome ~ love that blond hair! Craig & I are trying to figure out what's on that plate! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/24/2008 06:42:07 (1) hamburger's for Andy's birthday party last week.LOL (nt) - karan 08/24/2008 13:07:46 (0) My sweet #5. (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/23/2008 03:23:15 (2) wow that was alot to handle all in one year. But, truly what a nice family you have (nt) - my-8-angels 08/23/2008 05:53:05 (0) He sounds like such a joy! (nt) - canadianmom 08/23/2008 13:46:16 (0) All-Boy! - LullabyLady 08/23/2008 16:47:26 (0) 33. *#*#*#*#** WEEKEND ROUNDUP: What's going on this weekend? Who starts school next week? For those who began this week, how'd it go? *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/22/2008 05:52:10 (1) We started school on Wed. - gelsum 08/22/2008 15:40:15 (5) Oh, my! Biggest (((((HUGS))))) to you, too! (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/22/2008 18:37:48 (0) I'm going to send you a hug. (nt) - canadianmom 08/22/2008 20:32:37 (0) gold star for making it threw!!! hugs hopefully next week will be better. (nt) - karan 08/23/2008 01:12:25 (0) hugs it will all get better. (nt) - my-8-angels 08/23/2008 02:57:48 (0) BIG hugs, sweetie! (nt) - LullabyLady 08/24/2008 20:00:59 (0) 34. *#*#*#*#** MEGA MOMS: Share SWEET SIXES here! *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/23/2008 04:50:12 (10) Daniel - canadianmom 08/23/2008 13:44:01 (2) I wish you could see me giggling at your posts. (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/23/2008 17:41:08 (0) I have a Daniel and learning comes easy to him as well. Maybe there is something in the name lol! (nt) - mom2twelve 08/23/2008 19:26:05 (0) Jacob Lucas.... - mommy2jkserjl 08/23/2008 16:22:58 (1) Oh, how sweet... and YES, your kiddos all have GORGEOUS eyes! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/23/2008 17:43:38 (0) Miss Smarty-Pants - LullabyLady 08/23/2008 16:56:07 (1) Why is it that I can just picture you saying, "CUH-RAY-ZEE"! LOL And I love that age when they find workbook pages so exciting! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/23/2008 17:47:24 (0) Danielle.... her birthday was yesterday! She's 17... - Babyfactry 08/23/2008 17:13:16 (1) WOW... that's a lot! LOL Happy (belated) birthday to her and I sure hope she finds her way in public school! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/23/2008 17:55:32 (0) #6 - my-8-angels 08/23/2008 17:52:23 (1) I love that age and I love the pic of your little girls all in a row! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/23/2008 17:59:04 (1) thanks (nt) - my-8-angels 08/25/2008 21:32:56 (0) Abigail Marie- resting in the arm's of Jesus! - mom2twelve 08/23/2008 19:23:17 (2) Tracy (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/24/2008 04:20:38 (0)