This is what a family with ten children under 11-years-old looks like. (Well, if you ignore Caitlin over there on the left). Wonder if they’ll look as cute when they’re teens? … Read More
What 10 children under 11 looks like
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How children in large families suffer when a new baby is born
If you heed the oft-quoted concerns about children in large families you would be hard pressed to decide on what is worse for them. Is it the resentment older kids have when a new sibling is born, or is it the lack of attention a younger child with so many older siblings receives? Jealousy occurs,… Read More
It’s the simple things in life
Last week turned to be quite a stressful one thanks to one thing or another. The minibus, on which we are relying to take us on our Big Family Road Trip next month has failed its MOT on several points. We have no idea how much it is going to cost to get… Read More
Ages and stages
Today brings a range of parenting emotions to the fore as my oldest, Ben celebrates his 20th birthday. It seems like it was only a short while ago that he was a chubby baby, bouncing in his seat, taking in the world around him. Just like Isobel is now… And I… Read More
Libby knows just what to say!
15-month-old Libby knows just what to say to Mummy! Too sweet!
Lunch Date
It isn’t often that Mike and I get to go out without the children. Today will be no different. Except today we will only have the twins with us because Ben is very kindly looking after everybody else for a couple of hours so that Mike and I can have a little time… Read More