Big Family Myths

September 13, 2006, I promised to do a weekly "Big Family Myth" post; then life got busy. I am still considering creating a graphic and hosting a weekly carnival (or is it meme)...but for tonight....I wanted to get all the Big Family Myths on one page. Truly, according to MY perspective, I sought to clarify what was myth and fact in a large family.

If you are wondering if you may be a large family, I suggest you check out my very own list of litmus tests: You know you're a large family when.... (the different colored text are clickable links).

An idea is born - an explanation of big family myths

Myth 1 & 2 - Your washing machine never stops running; Someone always needs a bath.

Myth 3 - Individual needs cannot possibly be met in a large family

Myth 4 - Those with large families don't know "what causes that"

Myth 5 - Laundry spewing from all corners myth - Part 1

And there you have it. I WAS going to past date this and post it in the sidebar. I will still post it in the side bar, but I'm going to date it for tonight. That gives YOU an opportunity to leave a topic in the comment section that you'd like me to tackle....are YOU wondering if something you've observed or heard is fact or myth? Are you a large family and been asked repeatedly to answer some question that you think I should deal with her? Leave your comments....

Terminal Cowlicks

Some of our boys have terminal cowlicks. One cannot get his hair to "lay down" regardless of how long we let it grow.
Zander has a spot that refused to lie down today. This is him after I told him, "Ah, don't worry, one day you won't have any hair and this won't seem like a problem!" ::Snort::

Easter 2008

Stacia and Arielle in their finery (I can't believe our 2 yo wears Size 5 dresses)

She even let me "do hair"

The ruffly socks and white shoes were the first casualties

One of the 6 ft brothers was teasing her, "I'll touch your hair Stacia" . "NO YOU WON'T!"

Yes, we are working on instilling a gracious attitude...we also figure God has something for her to do with her incredible determination and lack of intimidation. Mom, we see more and more of Grams in her as she matures.

We attended Sunrise Service. Then we attended a parish wide breakfast. Then we attended the 1100 Easter service. Then we had dinner. Then we came home.

The older boys hid the Resurrection eggs (Thanks, Debbie in NY, for the idea).

This one led to quips about wisemen with skillets and spices

Bre called while Mike was corralling littles in their room, and the olders were hiding eggs. Evidently, I talked too long....which is the obvious cause of these 2 6 ft brothers mauling the 3rd brother.

The littles found the Resurrection eggs.

After all eggs were found each child opened their egg and we discussed which part of the Resurrection story the symbol inside represented.

Working all day and writing until wee hours of the a.m. seems to be taking a toll on Jamin.

Mike napped. (He has a 3 day training coming up that promises 14 hour days).

Jamin, Stacia, Jared and I went out to measure Jared's last big run. 9 miles! NINE MILES - I can't imagine.

Nolan got out his circuit system from Home Training Tools, READ THE DIRECTIONS, and made this little doo-dad that plays Happy Birthday.

Josiah worked on homework. Mike is checking homework. Littles are in bed. Jamin and Jared are going out for a late night run.

It's been a great family day! I won't even mention the two that my heart longs to see....August is coming.