Tuesday, January 10, 2012

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. One Week Review.

This is what our weeks are like in a family with 8 kids.
My oldest started grad school ! Yea!  My other daughter ordered new boots for her new job , but put this home address  by mistake on the order form, instead of her new apt address.  This huge box sat in our foyer for 4 days with people walking past it and wondering what was in it but not really doing anything about it...my daughter tried to contact UPS to track it  and UPS came to her apt to pick it up and woke her night shift working roommate up who didn't have any idea what UPS was talking about.   My other daughter fainted in church..full blown pupils dilated, skin cool and clammy faint.  Our Dr was sitting right behind us. She is better.   My college age son gave hair cuts to his brothers and spilled a cup of water on his brand new $2000 Mac...it is fried., black, nothing left of it.  My high school son tore his MCL in a wrestling match.  My other son got his 13th wrestling pin of the season.  Another kid had another air soft war with 15 kids dressed in camouflage outfits and my youngest sent his friends home while they were jumping on the trampoline because he had a head ache and then laid perfectly still for 2 days in a row.  I went to 5 doctor appts, an MRI in the hospital and 3 dentist appts. I locked my keys in the van while shopping for bargains at AC Moore then had to spend $150 at the liquor store while I waited for my daughter to rescue me.  But...our Christmas decorations are taken down and boxed , I exercised everyday, made dinner for at least 8 every night (chicken, beef, fish, pasta, soup and subs and pork), wrote a letter to the editor that will never get published ,got 200 more followers, and read 18 chapters of Pride and Prejudice.  My husband discovered a new upper body cardio work out for my injured son that he said is the best work out he ever did..but no none is interested. and my husband is sore from doing it.  It is a constant zoo.. there must  have been at least 50 other bodies sleeping eating or playing here...and through it all I tried to pray constantly..and never once did I doubt Tim Tebow.

53 comments:

  1. Holy moly! Girl your life is busy and blessed! What a week! And I thought my week was busy!

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  2. I thought my world was crazy with four 2 year olds, and a two month old! Holy moly I got tired just reading that!

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  3. Craziness is the spice of life! Glad that you were still able to carve some time for yourself out of the craziness!

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  4. Wow, God bless you! You must be some kind of multi-tasker, with nerves of steel! I laughed about you writing a letter to an editor saying you'll never be published. Never say never. Yeah, the odds are pretty bleak, but is anything too hard for God?

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  5. You have been so blessed to have eight children. Thanks for visiting my blog. I add you to my google plus circle. Have a wonderful day!

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  6. Ann! I don't know about which to comment first! How is Mark?? What a nightmare about that Mac too... and 200 followers?! Really? Are you booked for the Fox and Friends Morning Show yet? How about a book deal? Oh,I do see it coming....
    But where in the world did you find time to read 18 chapters of Pride and Prejudice?
    You are my inspiration.

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  7. That is a jam packed life!! I know you wouldn't want it any other way :)

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  8. Thank you for your kind comment on my blog! I loved reading your post- your life seems busy and like a lot of fun! Wow 8 children? That is a lot of LOVE to share :)

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  9. I'm a new MBC follower and look forward to your future posts. This is going to be a great blog to follow. I thought i go crazy with just two kids.

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  10. Congrats on your oldest starting graduate school! That is an exciting milestone :)

    Thanks for stopping by my blog, you might also like my other blog at http://blueberrysquash.blogspot.com It is VERY new so it could use some comments and followers.

    I am your newest follower via Networked Blogs :)

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  11. With three kids I'm going crazy, i can imagine the stress with 8 kids. You are sure a super mama to also find time to blog.. The way i see, your kids makes you proud..

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  12. I thought I had it rough this pass week, after my husband told me he wants to file for divorce; and I am 8 months pregnant with number 6! LOL But I tell you my friend I keep on pressing in as the bible tells us in this scripture
    James 1:2-4
    New King James Version
    Profiting from Trials
    2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

    Stay blessed in Christ:)

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  13. Wow! You sneak in time for yourself after it all! You totally inspire :-)

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  14. you know, you make me feel lazy LOL. I have one kid and one hubby, and I can't do it all. So fun to read!

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  15. I enjoyed reading your post. There is a total of 5 in my family and things get pretty crazy around here too. Hope you stop by for a visit http://mavesfaves.blogspot.com/ Happy Tuesday.

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  16. Wow, my life really sounds like a vacation compared to that! No more complaining from me, well at least not today =)

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  17. Oh my goodness... I was just feeling tired and now I am going to go and clean the kitchen. How do you keep it all straight? I am getting ready to add #2 and I am so glad to have found your blog. I am sure your wisdom and your trial and error will come in handy.

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  18. HI Ann. You are so funny. I know this blogger personally and her life is very full and she manages everything with a smile and a little humor. I am praying for your blogger whose husband has lost his direction. We should all be praying for her.

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  19. oh my goodness! whew. made me tired just reading it. ;D i hope you are having a great (and peaceful ;) day.

    xo
    purposelyathome.blogspot.com

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  20. Wow those constant prayers of yours must be powerful. Funny that you mentioned Tim Tebow, from what I saw of him scrambling around it sounds like he would fit right in at your "zoo"!

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  21. Thank you for stopping by my blog..:-)
    Mom to 8 kids?? Life must be one big adventure!!!!

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  22. Thanks for the follow! Following back.
    I think I would literally DIE if I went through that week! You are some kind of superwoman :)

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  23. What a crazy week! I only have 4 and think it is pretty crazy! Hope next week is better!!!!

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  24. It's all that amazing grace!!! You are an amazing mom and dad with an amazing family.
    Blessings to you all.

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  25. I'm following back from Mamaw's place. What a gorgeous family.

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  26. Your blog tittle should read "Superwoman, Mom of 8"
    Congratulations on the +200 more followers.

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  27. Amazing - didn't know if I should laugh at your funny post or feel sorry that it was so hectic, but I think this is probably part of everyday life for you. You handle it quite well, good for you.
    Cher

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  28. Thanks for the follow. Following you back now! Whew sounds like quite the week! I got tired just reading about it!

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  29. thanks for stopping by....I am now following you back. Love the blog post today ;)
    keep up the great work.

    Rainbow

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  30. Wow! sounds really busy! I can't even imagine!

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  31. Wow! You are a strong woman. I wouldn't have survived the water hitting the computer!!
    Hope next week is filled with just wonderful things.

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  32. Thanks for stopping by my blog and for the follow. I'm returning the favor and man oh man I hope you have a better week next week!!

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  33. These pro athletes have nothin on you!

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  34. I pray that your kids are ok. I'll remember them in prayers. I do not know how you can cope with everything. My hats off to you.

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  35. OMG! And I thought I had a busy week! You are a true inspiration! I only can handle two kids! Mines are 6 and 4! I will definitely start to work out and to read! If you can do it I should at least try!
    Thanks for stop by my blog!
    cariƱos,

    Fara
    www.littlethingscreations.blogspot.com

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  36. Question: Do you sleep? If so, that amazes me.

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  37. I am not laughing, I promise I am not .. I am however ever so thankful its you with the 8 kids not me ... I guess I am your 201st new follower!

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  38. What a week! Sounds like mama needs a hot bath. Im sure you know exactly how ridiculous that sounds for moms with lots of kids! Sounds much like the chaos I am familiar with. My sons are also wrestling..well my HS is well into his season but my middle schooler has his first tournament Saturday. I am so nervous (he is not).

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  39. I remember those days so well. I didn't have 8 (only 5) but the last two were twins and I was 36. There are years there I hardly remember. It was the best of times...it was the worst of times...and I survived. I am now a nana of one, with another grandchild on the way and I am enjoying it as much if not more than parenting. Blessings to you and your brood! Teresa from NanaHood

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  40. my GOODNESS GRACIOUS!!!!!! Sheesh!!!! There would have to be at least 7 of me to do all that you did last week! You have achieved Super-Hero Status, lady! I'll pray for a better week for you!

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  41. WOW Thanks for making me smile today. I hope that you follow me back so I can here more about your adventures!!!

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  42. My goodness! Your life is certainly full and exciting! I admire how much you manaage to fit in - it's an inspiration to those of us with perhaps less on our plates, to get up and do more!


    http://beourbest.blogspot.com/

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  43. I commend you for keeping it cool. I have just one and think I have my hands full.

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  44. Wow, I envy you! I only have four kids, and it sounds like you do an amazing job. I am now following you, I can't wait to read more.

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  45. I'm exhausted just reading! You sound like an amazing woman and mom :)

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  46. How on earth do you manage to settle your mind at the end of the day? Or don't you lol. (I now have an image of a crazy, wild eyed, jittering woman running around like a headless chicken lol).

    Seriously though 8 kids, that must take some organising and a heck of alot of patience.
    How do you ever relax?

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  47. This sounds a lot like my house growing up! There were 10 of us, 8 of us born in 8 years and things were always pretty crazy. My dad would sometimes answer the phone "Bartlett's mad house". But they were fun years and I absolutely loved them. Now, as adults, we are each others best friends.

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