Since I'm nearing the 38th week of my pregnancy, preparing our hearts and home for our newest little one has been weighing heavily on my mind. I almost feel "ready," if that is even possible. While this is our ninth child, I still look forward to each birth with a bit of trepidation since I … Continue reading Preparing for the Birth of Our Ninth Child
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Thoughts from a Large Family Mama about Expecting Her Ninth Child
I'm 36 weeks along now with my ninth child. The time has flown by. I really do think that each pregnancy goes by a bit faster since our already busy home consumes much of my thoughts. But oh, how our sweet new little one has been making his presence known lately! He has grown so … Continue reading Thoughts from a Large Family Mama about Expecting Her Ninth Child
Our Large Family Dollar Tree Scavenger Hunt Haul
Family traditions are important, and since we do not celebrate Halloween, we've begun to have "Fall Parties" at our house. https://youtu.be/3sFnPDZ88UA In the video above, I share how we integrated a scavenger hunt into our festivities using only $1.00 items from Dollar Tree. The younger kiddos had a blast looking in and around our home … Continue reading Our Large Family Dollar Tree Scavenger Hunt Haul
Vacationing with a Large Family: Tips and Tricks to Make It Work
I'm not sure about your family, but mine really loves to travel! As a homeschool mom, I'm always on the lookout for fun, yet educational excursions for my crew to embark on. When we only had a few children, vacationing wasn't too much of a logistical nightmare. Now with six (soon to be seven) children, sometimes … Continue reading Vacationing with a Large Family: Tips and Tricks to Make It Work
Large Families are More Godly than Small Families (and Other Nonsense)
I'm fairly new to blogging. I really never had much of a desire to blog, but I felt the Lord gently prompting me in this direction recently. I've always loved reading blogs written by mothers of large families. They are so encouraging to me, since my husband and I have a semi-large family (six children) … Continue reading Large Families are More Godly than Small Families (and Other Nonsense)
