Cooking for our large family is a fulltime job. But since we do not have a cook, I have had to figure out how to keep things simple and keep the family fed. Keeping things simple is critical. Read more…
Instituting Quiet Times (not the Devotional Type) in Our Large Family
Naps are critical for the children and me. So what happens when they transitioned out of naps? No, they are not allowed to run amok, there are babies who still need to nap. Instead, they are required to have 30 minutes of quiet time. No, not the devotional type but to play or read QUIETLY in their cot/bed/room. Read to find out more. Read more…
Saying “No” When Homeschooling Our Large Family
SAYING NO WHEN HOMESCHOOLING A LARGE FAMILY is part of the Write 31 2017 Challenge. Read 31 Days of Life in a Large Homeschooling Family for more posts. * * * * * * * * * Saying NO when homeschooling It all seems so wrong doesn’t it? But when you homeschool a large family, you will […] Read more…
Exercising as a Large Family
Exercising as a large family largely does not happen in our family! Lol! But it is not because we are a large family. Many other large families do. But for us, we don’t for a variety of reasons. But mostly it is because neither Henson nor I are the sporty sort. So it isn’t even top of mind usually. Read more…
Managing Laundry in our Large Family
Laundry in our large family is well, a lot! Shifting house, growing children and growing family. All these meant that to keep up with it, our laundry system has had to change over the years. But laundry is generally not an issue for me. It is cooking that is a lot more stressful. Click and read to find out how I make it work for our large family. Read more…
What Faith Looks Like in Our Large Family
As I considered what I could share under Faith, I was impressed to share with you what faith looks like in our large family. For sure it looks different in different areas of our life. Trusting Him with our family size is one. Another is trusting His provision and trusting that He will lead our children even in their own faith walk. Read more…
Comments You Get as a Large Family
Just for fun, for today’s post I thought I’d share some large family comments we have received over the years. There are more I am sure but I can’t remember them all. Most times I am busy concentrating on biting my tongue so that rude words don’t come tumbling out of my mouth. Read more…
Grocery Shopping for Our Large Family
Grocery shopping for our large family is tiring. We have four, and soon-to-be-five teenagers. Yeah. Lots and lots of food to shop for and then lug back. We have changed and adapted how we grocery shop for our family over the years. From lugging all the children along to Henson doing it solo to now me doing it solo and occasionally with the youngest. Read more…
Noise in Our Large Family is Par for the Course
NOISE, lots and lots of it. Noise in a large family is most certainly par for the course. Most days I don’t mind the noise and actually love it. It shows that the children enjoy each other’s company and have loads to share with each other. Better noise than deathly silence in my opinion. So I developed ways to deal with sensory overload. Read more…
Homeschooling in a Large Family aka Teaching More Than One Child
Homeschooling your first child can be so fun and exciting. But as the family expands, homeschooling in a large family can get complicated. How can anyone homeschool more than one child, I used to wonder. I also envied those with extra help. Let me share how choosing the right curriculum, and having the right systems and routines help. Read more…