Living Large- Raising A Big Family
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Running A Household Without Running Yourself Out!
People often describe me as "Wonder Woman" or "Super Mom", when most days it's probably closer to "Crazy Woman" and "Super Tweaker". I already know what you're thinking. You're right, it's NOT as easy as it looks (and when has it LOOKED easy??? CCHHAAA!!!)
Even on my better days, when I have all the plates spinning and everything seems right with the world, all it takes is one kid in the wrong place at the wrong time, and things plummet off the precipice into total chaos.
So what's a Mom to do? Keep reading, and I'll share some of my best strategies for hanging on to sanity!
Elvis Presley - That's Alright, Mama !
When Life Gets Rough, Let The King Tell It Like It Is...
Elvis Presley That's All Right Mama
Elvis Presley Thats All Right, Mama Live Written by Arthur Crudup. Elvis recorded it July 5, 1954 at Sun Records-his first commercial recording there. It was the first Elvis record played on the radio. Dewey Phillips played it 14 times on his Red, Hot and Blue show and he received 47 telephone calls from listeners when it was played. Elvis interviewed on the program later that evening. The single did not chart nationally, but it reached #4 in Memphis. Fewer than 20,000 copies were sold. The flip side was Blue Moon of Kentucky. Elvis sang it on his Grand Ole Opry appearance on October 2, 1954 and during his many appearances on the Louisiana Hayride and while touring the south in 54-56. Elvis also sang it in That's The Way It Is in 1970. Elvis also sang it June 21, 1977 in Rapid City, South Dakota, which was used in the TV Special Elvis in Concert. The original version is available on 2nd to None, Artist of the Century, The Sun Sessions, Great Performances, and The King of Rock n Roll-The Complete 50s Masters, Well, that's all right, mama That's all right for you That's all right mama, just anyway you do Well, that's all right, that's all right. That's all right now mama, anyway you do Mama she done told me, Papa done told me too 'Son, that gal your foolin' with, She ain't no good for you' But, that's all right, that's all right. That's all right now mama, anyway you do I'm leaving town, baby I'm leaving town for sure Well, then you won't be bothered with Me hanging 'round your door Well, that's all right, that's all right. That's all right now mama, anyway you do
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Resources For Coping Strategies
The best way to happiness and harmony is controlling what you can and being flexible about what you can't! Check the links below for info on finances, organizing and maintaining your home, family (especially parental) support, and keeping your sense of humor!
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Is Turn About Fair Play???
BK Whining Parents
My 3 and 5 year olds just didn't understand why this was funny.
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Blogs For Large Families
- Full House, Full Hands, Full Hearts: Soapbox
- The thing is, when parents choose to have a large family, they are dedicating their lives to their families and to raising children. A lot of people have children, but those children are not necessarily their priority. ...
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- CCL's magazine: Family Foundations "How Do You Raise A Large Family - one at a time. " June '07 issue ~ Interviewed by Faith & Family about the challenges of raising a large family. ~ Ghost writer for the character MI Spy, ...
- Philadelphia's Population Problem | Young Philly Politics
- What New York and Boston have that Philadelphia does not are large and growing immigrant communities with large families and an emphasis on family life reminscent of the 1950's and early 1960's. ... Hey can someone figure out how raising Philadelphia's taxes can help solve this problem? That seems to be this board's answer to most of our city's problems. Snarkiness aside, it is important to factor in the Philadelphia Metro Area into any population conversation. ...
- Kiva.org: The Mystery of Success
- Adora comes from a large family, and due to challenges at home, was raised by her aunt. She got her first taste of intensive sewing in a home economics course when she was a third-year high school student. ... She is still her family's primary breadwinner; her mother now lives with her and helps with raising pigs and other ventures. I've met scores of borrowers in my time as a Kiva Fellow -- first in Cambodia, then the Philippines, and now Kenya -- but of all the ...
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Did You Come From A Large Family?
JaguarJulie wrote...
You know I was thinking that 'living large' would make a great url for a lens. We have a coworker who is a really big guy with the biggest head -- he himself admits he needs to lose some weight -- but he is ALWAYS saying how he is living life LARGE!
Posted July 08, 2009
WhitU4ever wrote...
I used to find it hard to delegate, but I discovered we should for multiple reasons. When you have older children and younger children, you can teach the older children responsibility and at the same time preserve your sanity by assigning a younger child to an older child while you make an important phone call, but don't forget to leave instructions and have the older sibling perform a specific task with the younger sibling, such as reading a story, teaching her to write or say ABC's, singing songs, or playing a game. (Be sure they know to avoid interrupting you unless it is an emergency and define an emergency.) It's also a good idea to delegate chores. Both younger and older can rotate between dish duty. clearing the table, taking out the trash, feeding the pets, sweeping or washing the porch, watering the garden, etc. The little ones will need supervision (another opportunity for delegation). When everyone has something to do, there is less time for bickering and boredom.
Posted July 08, 2009
poutine wrote...
Being a mom is the most difficult job in the world.
So multiply this by X children and it must be
"terrifying".
Posted April 09, 2009
budgetingmom wrote...
Thanks for this great lens. What encouragement for today's busy family!
Here's a lens on the Duggar Family that's fun, too.
http://www.squidoo.com/duggarfamily
Posted November 12, 2008
MsMorrison wrote...
great lens thank for sharing your ideas.
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Posted October 08, 2008
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