tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608196493085538902.post4398518662029721950..comments2008-12-18T07:48:05.663-06:00petersonclanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05591830843936896047noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608196493085538902.post-33476138750019425982008-12-17T18:31:00.000-06:002008-12-17T18:31:00.000-06:00You are so right! We are in the little/middle stage and I'm sooo happy to have helpers who are actually able to help now!Andihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11580151113751271906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608196493085538902.post-38776512542954945542008-12-09T22:15:00.000-06:002008-12-09T22:15:00.000-06:00Thankyou! I am weeks off having bub number 4 and my eldest is under 4 and a half, we moved house a few months back and are renovating, Beloved works long hours and renovation happens only one day a week (we have gone 3 months without a shower so far) and we are approaching the height of summer here (Australia) and I hate the heat when NOT a billion weeks pregnant. I hired a cleaner this week and I have been wrestling with the guilt of not doing it all myself. It is so encouraging to hear that other people agree that it can be tough! Just to counteract all that whinging though, I do get to nibble baby neck and hear baby belly laughs every day - How lucky am I?!?!TasJesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10287890146598209845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608196493085538902.post-33749311796712831752008-12-09T13:32:00.000-06:002008-12-09T13:32:00.000-06:00This was a great encouragement to me. This past week, everyone was sick, and only Mommy could help with the "ickies" and do all the housework as well. One day, I know it will be easier, but for now, I can relax and enjoy my children.MamaJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06640267511810411108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608196493085538902.post-3011527863514784952008-12-09T11:49:00.000-06:002008-12-09T11:49:00.000-06:00So true, so true! Just hang on, moms of littles. Mine are now 21, 18, 16, 15, 15, 14 and 11, and I am having a wonderful time. Homeschooling is challenging with so many in high school, but it is fun, too. I love teaching 4 of them Biology all at the same time. (With my 11 year old listening in it makes 5.) So many things we do are so fun now. And I haven't had to shovel snow for years now. Or change light bulbs. Or do dishes. Or vacuum! I still cook and bake, because I love to, but with help!loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911559807871279953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608196493085538902.post-70231819840338614462008-12-09T11:43:00.000-06:002008-12-09T11:43:00.000-06:00Thank you dear momma!<BR/><BR/>I didn't intend to cry, but...<BR/>You know? I actually DO the things on your list already, and they work well for me.<BR/>However, it is the most wonderful and refreshing thing to hear (from a momma two steps ahead) that the tiredness is normal, the time is short, and the little ones precious.<BR/><BR/>Thank you.<BR/>So very much!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>AnaleneMomma Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12923509908553483017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608196493085538902.post-75448399180753660222008-12-04T22:49:00.000-06:002008-12-04T22:49:00.000-06:00Great post! Those are wonderful tips and/or reminders of how to keep the peace in a home full of people! Thanks, Lisa~Best Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00396822511615580906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608196493085538902.post-33722878889573404552008-12-03T13:36:00.000-06:002008-12-03T13:36:00.000-06:00You are so right about the Littles Only stage! It's HARD! My kids are now 12,11,10,9,7,6,6,3. Life is completely different than it was just a couple of years ago. <BR/><BR/>I 'lend out' my three oldest girls once a week to a friend who is in the trenches of Littles Only life. I remember how it was! They are getting practice in serving others and home management, she is getting a bit of relief, help and encouragement.<BR/><BR/>Mommaofmany<BR/>www.homeschoolblogger.com/mommaofmanyMommaofManyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652488613383365588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608196493085538902.post-34547217504555611302008-12-02T19:42:00.000-06:002008-12-02T19:42:00.000-06:00Thanks for writing on this subject today. I needed to hear it. I have 4 under 7 and we are homeschooling. I rarely feel like I am doing a good job and am constantly frustrated that i can't seem to juggle it all! Thanks for your words of encouragement. Its nice to know that there are other mom's out there who have been there!brad andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07884400164830917765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608196493085538902.post-48827847021905431532008-12-02T17:54:00.000-06:002008-12-02T17:54:00.000-06:00I join the crowd of "remembering those days". It was hard and I wished there was someone around to offer support and help. <BR/>MandyNwysiwyghttp://livingtheshema.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608196493085538902.post-90540937434995898702008-12-02T10:39:00.000-06:002008-12-02T10:39:00.000-06:00I have similar memories, Carri. I think the worst part is feeling like the Lone Ranger. When everyone else is offering such pearls of wisdom such as, "Dontcha know what causes that?" and, "Y'all oughtta buy a tv" it's easy to feel like the only person in the world with more than 3 children. That's why I feel like it's so important for us to stick together. (Hopefully Mr. Linky will be fixed by next Tuesday.)Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07264848736876260915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608196493085538902.post-8061279614771342232008-12-02T10:35:00.000-06:002008-12-02T10:35:00.000-06:00I remember those days too, and I thought they would never end. Now my older kids worry about leaving me "alone" with just the little ones!<BR/>I love when you say, "Although the days are very, very long, the years are so very short."<BR/>Well said, and so true!<BR/>KimC<BR/>http://inashoe.comPerryChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04687517149167177693noreply@blogger.com