Myths : Conclusion

And so we have come to end of the 10 common myths associated with our larger than normal family. The purpose of debunking these assumptions people have of our family is to share that we truly are a normal average family that happens to have more children than most people. We are no superheroes nor […] Read more…

Cutting down your laundry load

One way to cut down your housework and your power bills is to pare down the amount of laundry done daily. Laundry is something that should not be accumulated since it is definitely much easier to tackle a day’s worth of laundry than 3! Laundry is also something safe that a child of any age […] Read more…

Myth #9 : Our homeschooled children are geniuses

After teaching 5 children, 4 of whom can read independently now and mostly above their level, I have come to the conclusion that children learn whether you teach them or not. One way we have helped them to learn is make available to them various resources for them to explore and find an interest in. I have also learnt […] Read more…

Experiencing God in Pregnancy

Since 2003, after the birth of our 4th blessing, my husband, Henson, and I have been conducting a Christian ante-natal talk, Experiencing God in Pregnancy. We do not focus on the medical issues as per the usual ante-natal classes offered by the hospitals or the clinics. But rather, we focus on the Christian perspective of going through […] Read more…

Using ourselves as THE yardstick

As sinful and prideful human beings, we tend to judge others based on our own beliefs, values and practices. And then conclude that the other person must be wrong if they do not follow what we do or believe. But I have learnt that this is not always fair or correct. After all, as the […] Read more…

Being Frugal – Clothing

How does one save money on clothing? Especially when you have children who outgrow them so fast? Hand-me-downs Well, one easy way is to ask around for hand-me-downs. There are many families out there who do not blink an eye splurging on clothing for their little ones that get worn 2 to 3 times and are then […] Read more…

Myth #8 : Our children never fight with each other

Ya right. We can only hope! Paul reminds us that ALL have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). ALL – including those cute little bundles of joy and precocious toddlers. So yes, they do fight. Thankfully, not the head bashing, teeth biting kind but they still do fight. And the […] Read more…

Another musical extravaganza!

Well not really but it will be a great time of worship and praise come 17th October 2008! My dear husband, or Brother Henson as most of you know him as, will be presenting a musical testimony of God’s faithfulness and goodness in a 2hr long session with his own originally composed songs. More details can […] Read more…

Myth #7 : Our Meals are Always Balanced and Healthy

MacDonald’s, Rite Pizza, instant noodles, food cooked with pre-mixes… Yes, we resort to eating such stuff. Sometimes once in a while, other times a few times a week! So no, our meals are not balanced nor healthy. There are even many meals where no vegetables or fruits appear! Why? Well, the intention is always there […] Read more…

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