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! Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on faves Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tumblr it Tweet about it Buzz it up Subscribe… Read More
It’s Our Wedding Anniversary Today
Today is our tenth wedding anniversary. It also marks the fifteenth year since we reunited after breaking up for a few years. It’s the “tin” anniversary, apparently. Which reminds me that I need a new tin opener. Ten years ago there were three children in the family. Now there are eleven. I wonder… Read More