Mother of Seven + 2

There is never a dull moment in our home with children who often learn by doing.  Many times I am thankful that they have lived to tell about it.  Here are just a few of the lessons that have been learned at our house by our children and, well, I guess, I'll admit a couple of the lessons were learned by my husband and I.  Don't leave the sprinkler running and forget about it!  Your children might change colors. 1.  When mom says, "Don't put your finger in the steam coming out of the vent hole in the canner," it might be a good idea to listen. 2.  The trash can setting outside filled with bleach water does not make good drinking water. 3.  When you get gasoline on your hand while filling the mower, take time to get a rag rather then licking it off. 4.  The different colors of flakes in the fish food have different flavors. 5.  When you are ten feet up in a tree and can't get down, dropping out is not a good option. 6.  U...

The changes in our family have been a blessing, but at the same time a huge adjustment.  My husband daily asks me, "How are you?" and my standard answer is, "Tired."  Yesterday I had a few quite hours to myself.  I went to the park and prayed and in that quiet time God gently spoke to me.  No, it wasn't an audible voice...it was just in the stillness that he brought to mind His Word.  He comforted me and reminded me that He is great and mighty, and He will do far more then I will ever dream or imagine. freedigitalphotos.net So tired. Feeling like I live moment to moment Unprepared for what lies ahead. Missing control, neatness, and order in my life. Stomach often knotted, Brain incapable of sorting it out. Activities, Schooling, Appointments, Needs, Demands, Conflicts, Discipline and Training. Laundry, Cooking, Cleaning, Husband, Children, Friends. Piling up, Gathering into a growing, teetering mass. And just one more pebble add...