tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557928558578780512.post7474983933142252696..comments2023-10-24T01:00:32.845-07:00Comments on ADVENTURES IN MOTHERHOOD: Me and My Big FamilyLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604477175816651214noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557928558578780512.post-55378592824577070832010-06-29T21:31:38.747-07:002010-06-29T21:31:38.747-07:00What?! I can't believe the things people go ri...What?! I can't believe the things people go right ahead and say. <br />What would we women all do with our time if we weren't so busy judging one another for our choices? sheesh.<br />Speaking as an only child who was neither scarred by it, resentful of it, or spoiled as a result of it, I prefer big families. The more the merrier, I say. Sure, it's difficult and messy at times. But I love it. <br />Pucker up and kiss it, nosy rude lady at the grocery store!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04016635509013967216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557928558578780512.post-10930995712280417562010-06-29T16:22:57.863-07:002010-06-29T16:22:57.863-07:00I feel sad for anyone who has to deal with the stu...I feel sad for anyone who has to deal with the stupidity and ignorance of other people. I don't really understand what makes people think that their opinion is so important that they need to share it with everyone.<br /><br />I get similar reactions, tho my family isn't considered large, people react to the ages of the kids ... 21, 18, 10 and 6, and then when hubby and I talk about trying for another or adopting a baby boy, we get the weirdest looks!<br /><br />of course, the people who tend to have the nerve to spout their nonsense, also tend to be the ones who drop their children off every other weekend for a "get-a-way" or find any reason to dump them on a family member for the night.<br /><br />we invest time in our kids ... we take them with us on vacation and only leave them with my parents one weekend a year (and it hasn't been that for the last three).<br /><br />i guess it ll leads back to, mean people SUCK!diane renehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14278917038491110157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557928558578780512.post-71288488264860064222010-06-29T13:10:26.247-07:002010-06-29T13:10:26.247-07:00I wonder if there ever is a "magic" numb...I wonder if there ever is a "magic" number when people stop asking you about your reproductive choices? I ask because I'm a Mom of 3, all girls, and I am constantly asked "so when are you going to try for a boy?" People seem surprised when I tell them that I'm done, permanently. I sometimes feel that I should get a t-shirt made that says "Three is Enough."Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929490519675140199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557928558578780512.post-78194583618004369362010-06-29T07:48:58.169-07:002010-06-29T07:48:58.169-07:00Yeah, I have heard it all too. I was "crazy&q...Yeah, I have heard it all too. I was "crazy" when I had four, so I must be "certifiable" with nine! <br />It hurts, it's insulting, it makes you feel "apologetic" at times and that's sad. <br />We are also not on any public assistance, but people assume we are and make comments about that. <br />Who gives them the right?<br />I also had someone else's young kids tell me: " you probably can't afford cereal with all those kids" - clearly an echoing of what the parents must be saying! <br />The funny thing is, I strive to provide a "normal" childhood for the kids and I try to never use the excuse of having too many kids.ashamomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02075280245811289099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557928558578780512.post-54242325534922837662010-06-29T01:36:56.395-07:002010-06-29T01:36:56.395-07:00It's hard to come across large families nowada...It's hard to come across large families nowadays.<br />i suppose that when people smirk at others, they are really showing that they think they are better than you. But that's all right, because it's usually the other way round when it happens. <br /><br />You'll gradually build up greater security and confidence in yourself each time it happens. i've been following your blog for a while, and now, i cannot imagine a world without your twins, Finn and especially Lilah.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06272205503864103923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557928558578780512.post-32410731775771634242010-06-29T00:03:30.843-07:002010-06-29T00:03:30.843-07:00I think it's great having such a big family. I...I think it's great having such a big family. I wish I have the skills and the courage to have more kids. I'm barely coping with one and I'm always envious of women who can proudly announce that they are mothers of a few kids.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671004880920217579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557928558578780512.post-562683462089524432010-06-28T22:38:13.404-07:002010-06-28T22:38:13.404-07:00Well said, Lisa, and I only have one less than you...Well said, Lisa, and I only have one less than you. Just a couple weeks ago, some neighbors commented on my family size saying "better you than me!" and their bratboy (8 yr old) asked me how I was going to manage raising all my kids! The most common question when I was pregnant with #5 was whether I was getting tested to see if this child had Ds as if John Michael has some unbearable condition. Yes, there are challenges, but the good outweighs the few things that we don't do. My kids do help me with John Michael by playing with him, but it's not as if they're raising him and I'm just sitting in my chair eating bonbons while nursing a new baby.Monica Crumleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11292679754594755040noreply@blogger.com