Tips for Large Families–Size-wise, not Weight-wise

Hey, since I’m attempting to be a regular blogger again–did you notice I’ve posted every other day for a whole week? Didja? Didja?–I’m planning to introduce a new blog series on things I’ve figured out that make mothering large families easier. See, I’ve been cooking, cleaning, and shopping for a family of seven for more than ONE WHOLE YEAR now, which obviously makes me an expert, right?

I have a few tips already planned, but what would you like to know? Laundry? Food storage? Food consumption? Toilet paper usage??? This is your chance to ask any question you’ve been wondering about.

My best friend, Brooke, came from a family of nine and I always wondered how her mom did it. In fact, I might have creeped Maureen out by watching for clues whenever I was over there. I mean, they ate more than a loaf of bread in one lunch! 🙂

So have at it. As a prompt, I’ll add a photo of our kids that might raise some questions.

Yes, we went out in public like that and, No, it was not Halloween …

6 Responses to Tips for Large Families–Size-wise, not Weight-wise

  1. Anonymous June 30, 2012 at 6:19 pm #

    I did! And it’s about dern time. 😉
    P.S. Now that’s a tribe.

  2. Christina (Berry) Tarabochia June 30, 2012 at 10:20 pm #

    Why do I think that Anonymous might just be a part of my larger tribe of my extended family?? 🙂 We dressed up for a clown orchestra performance. So we truly did all go out for a night of culture dressed like that!

  3. Anonymous July 1, 2012 at 4:22 pm #

    How long did Josh last in those shoes?? (That is Josh, isn’t it??)

    P.S. I am in your extended family … one of your sisters in Christ who loves and misses you very much – yer mum too. So cool to see how He has been loving on you all. But, of course, He never stops loving on us, does He. : )

  4. Christina (Berry) Tarabochia July 1, 2012 at 4:39 pm #

    Yes, Josh lasted about 1 hour before the BIG blisters started and he switched shoes with his sister. LOL! At least I always carry a Bandaid.

    Do you happen to have the initials D.F. because if so we miss you terribly and want you to come visit! Think of you often…

    If you’re not D.F., then give me a better hint. ;p

  5. Anonymous July 2, 2012 at 5:26 pm #

    That’s longer than I’ve lasted in shoes like that my entire life!!

    signed,
    df

    P.S. It was my refusal to give up the word “cool” that gave me away, huh. ; )

  6. Christina (Berry) Tarabochia July 3, 2012 at 11:07 pm #

    Actually, it was “mum.” You should have kept mum. 🙂 BIG hugs to you, dear Donna!