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Call Me Crazy
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Life in a big family is full of antics, stories, happenings, and events that can run the gamut of possibilities in human emotion. This blog is one way we share our ups and downs, our struggles and joys with our family, friends, and readers.
Recent Posts
The First Day of School
As I watched nine of the kids get on the school bus this morning I smiled. Yep, my day of liberation had arrived. I was ready to get the last two kids off and I'd be free!! So after the next bus and a drop off at the preschool, I drove to my first...
Back to School Shopping, Take Three
The kids have open house at their school today, so they had to get dressed in "school clothes." I had to take this opportunity to get a photo! Above are from left to right:Ruth, Anne, Donald, John, David, Paige, Wesley, Joseph, Jeanette, Diana, and...
Back to School Shopping, Take Two
The shopping trip of the year has ended. I can't believe it costs so much for just paper and pens!The back of my minivan doesn't do it justice. There is so much stuff down in there!! Here is a closer look:Inside of one backpack, the first grader:I ...
Back-to-School Supplies Shopping
I think I'm done.Nope, I still have to get three more backpacks!I guess I like the challenge of having to buy all that stuff. The cost, though! If I buy $400 worth of school supplies, what's left for school clothes?It's a good thing I sew!It's a go...
It Was Just Another Day
I've been walking each morning this past couple of weeks while the kids sleep in. When I get back, I try (repeat: try) to get them to help out with chores from kitchen to laundry. I send the boys outside to do the yardwork since we have 2.5 acres o...
