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If you ever want to be an overnight celebrity all you have to do is take 7 kids on a cruise. Easy peasy. We were known as “the ones with all the kids.” Maybe that’s not the best celebrity title ever, but it certainly isn’t the worst. I’ve always known that our large [...]  | February 17th, 2012 | Tags: large family mothering, vacation | Category: children, large family, vacation | 10 comments Ways to avoid Armageddon from an always moving mom to Seven Road Trip Tips A long drive in the car can make vacationing with children something to dread. They are no longer free to roam about the vehicle like when we were children, and it is hard to entertain them for [...] | February 7th, 2012 | Tags: large family mothering, Mayhem Management, tips | Category: large family, Mayhem Management, vacation | 5 comments We went whale watching for the first time on our vacation. It. Was. Awesome. Absolutely amazing. My older kids were so “tired” that they laid around the boat most of the time, not watching whales. (Little turkey butts.) Some day they will be sad that they were so “tired”. But [...] Summer vacation officially starts today, but we’ve already had a great deal of excitement. Mister A has a hairline fracture in the growth plate below his pinky toe, courtesy of rough housing on field day. We had a piano recital in which my three oldest children participated. They did fabulously! The holiday weekend [...] featuring: the Pterodactyl, a farm, various modes of transportation, ice cream, an extra friend, a long wait The Pterodactyl If you recall, I reside with a small child that will protest loudly if any and every need is not instantly met whilst driving in the car. Now, take that child, strap her into [...] I can’t not post something today and I’d love to say I’m all organized and ready to post a wonderful vacation post, but the truth is that I’m just not that cool. But, we are home! We had a fantastic time and a wonderful adventure. And the most wonderful thing happened last night…I [...] “Mom! I got a squishy at school today! Can we go to Del Taco and get more?” About a week ago this was the declaration I heard from M as he walked through the door from school, shedding his backpack, shoes and coat as he walked. I looked at him funny and said, “What [...]  |
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