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Managing a large family is a challenge, especially in today's 2-kid-per-household world. But what if your family equals TWO large families: say 8, or 10, or 15 children? Having a mega-family poses particular challenges that even "small" large families don't encounter, including travel in an extended-size van, serious household space issues, dealing with vast age differences, and many more. This board is here so mega-families can talk about the things that are unique to larger than large family life. Any mega-family, be it through birth, adoption, or blending, is invited to join!

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1. *~*~*~*~* Welcome to the Mega-Family Forum for the Month of November, 2009 *~*~*~*~* (nt) - canadianmom 2 weeks ago (1)

2. *~*~*~*~* RTAs and Reposts *~*~*~*~* (nt) - canadianmom 2 weeks ago (1)

3. *~*~*~*~* ROLL CALL -- Name, Age, # of kids & what is YOUR nick-name? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - canadianmom 2 weeks ago (15)

Michele, 34, 10 kids. My nick-name is Pooh Bear. (nt) - canadianmom 2 weeks ago

Michelle, seasoned, 8 kiddos nickname mickey or shelly (nt) - my8angels 2 weeks ago

ROFL...."seasoned".....I like it! (nt) - room4more 2 weeks ago

Shari, 45, 12 kids. no nickname unless you count mom or sweetie.:-) (nt) - mum2adozen 2 weeks ago

Michele, 37, 9 kiddos. No nick-name's for me, my mom didn't allow them....lol. (nt) - room4more 2 weeks ago

Kathy (39) with 10 kids. I used to be called Kitt at high school and some of my friends still use it, but not many. DH hates it, lol! (nt) - duedrop 2 weeks ago

Carolyn with 11, including new baby 8 week old Calypso Sally! No nickname for me really. (nt) - tenessee10 2 weeks ago

Roll Call!! - A162 2 weeks ago

Hello & welcome! (nt) - canadianmom 2 weeks ago

Hi there!! (nt) - mum2adozen 2 weeks ago

Hi Angelina! Glad you found us. How old are your kids? (nt) - room4more 2 weeks ago

Paula, 8 kids, never really had a nickname. Dh sometimes calls me P. (nt) - PaulaK 2 weeks ago

Forgot to add--I'm 45. (nt) - PaulaK 2 weeks ago

Jennifer, 40, 8 kids.....no nickname...other than Jen. (nt) - jenniferhas8 9 days ago

4. *~*~*~*~* Mega-Calendar - What's on your plate this month? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - canadianmom 2 weeks ago (8)

Holiday shopping, parade, Fire Dept banquet. (nt) - canadianmom 2 weeks ago

Our older sons are coming to Ukraine to help work on the house...home to Canada Dec. 12...in tie to head for to Kansas & Missouri for Cmas... (nt) - mum2adozen 2 weeks ago

No big plans so far, just all the typical stuff. (nt) - room4more 2 weeks ago

Just the usual plus all the Christmas planning and prep. Still trying to decide if I should make a Christmas cake this year for the first time. (nt) - duedrop 2 weeks ago

veterans day parade, first reconcilation and retreat, meal preparations for Thanksgiving, shopping and so much more. (nt) - my8angels 2 weeks ago

This weekend a black tie event (had to buy my first ever evening gown) and a concert, then we have 3 Nov. birthdays the 19th, 20th and 21st, friends visiting on the 20th, bday party for extended family to celebrate with Nov. birthday kids, and then Thanksgiving (my favorite holiday). (nt) - PaulaK 2 weeks ago

How exciting. I've never had an evening gown either. Are we going to get to see pictures?? You have a busy, busy month!! (nt) - room4more last week

5. *+*+*+*+* November Birthdays! *+*+*+*+* (nt) - canadianmom 2 weeks ago (7)

Mine! on Friday the 13th, I am going to be 35! Mariam's on the 30th, she will be 4! (nt) - canadianmom 2 weeks ago

Friday the 13th, huh? Are you superstitious at all? (nt) - room4more 2 weeks ago

3 of 'em...DH & Danielle (4) on the 20th & James( 11) on the 30th.. (nt) - mum2adozen 2 weeks ago

Collin will be 10 on the 9th. (nt) - room4more 2 weeks ago

twins on the 16th--dh is on the 23rd and our anniversary is on the 21st (nt) - mom2twelve 2 weeks ago

Jasmine will be 7 - OneProudMommy 2 weeks ago

6. In the spirit of Birthdays!(m) - canadianmom 2 weeks ago (2)

Sounds like you are all set to have a nice, "melty" evening......enjoy yourself! (nt) - room4more 2 weeks ago

7. Any fellow Black Friday shoppers here? I'm counting down the days!! It's almost time to cash in my piggy bank! (nt) - room4more 2 weeks ago (3)

Oooh, I wish we had this in Australia! You are so lucky! (nt) - duedrop 2 weeks ago

ooh ooh I love it. I am done shopping by then but I can always find more to buy.lol (nt) - my8angels 2 weeks ago

8. *+*+*+*+* More than Just Mom -- Let's dish about the other stuff in life! *+*+*+*+* (more) - room4more 2 weeks ago (8)

Well, - room4more 2 weeks ago

Oh Michele... I don't have all the time I think you deserve for this... but I can send you big (((HUGS))). Parents are interesting animals. It is so hard to have no support from family. (nt) - gelsum 2 weeks ago

many Hugs. (nt) - my8angels 2 weeks ago

Sounds like my Dad! - canadianmom 2 weeks ago

Hugs...I've been wondering how it went...It sounds tough...but isn't it awesome we can be different than our families...we can leave a better legacy for our children & I believe you are. (nt) - mum2adozen 2 weeks ago

That's so hard on you, GBHs! (nt) - duedrop 2 weeks ago

Thanks girls. (nt) - room4more last week

9. */*/*/*/* Fun, Fun, Fun! - Personality Quiz ~ Link Inside *\*\*\*\* - room4more 2 weeks ago (9)

My results... - room4more 2 weeks ago

here is mine! - canadianmom 2 weeks ago

Mine was the same.. - mum2adozen 2 weeks ago

Mine was the same, too, only 60% instead of 62. What do the percents mean? 60% of what? (nt) - PaulaK 2 weeks ago

heres mine - my8angels 2 weeks ago

like mine - jizo 12 days ago

my results were - mom2twelve 2 weeks ago

mine were similar - duedrop 2 weeks ago

10. */*/*/*/* Picture Time -- Share a recent pic. Can be anything that you fancy! *\*\*\*\* (nt) - room4more 2 weeks ago (5)

The older kids on Halloween night - room4more 2 weeks ago

George and Grant on Halloween - room4more 2 weeks ago

Emma Rose - room4more 2 weeks ago

Your kids are so cute! (nt) - canadianmom 2 weeks ago

11. */*/*/*/* Brag Corner -- Share something your kids have done to make you proud. *\*\*\*\* (nt) - room4more 2 weeks ago (7)

ok this really isnt a brag but I just wanted to tell someone. My son and his wife our expecting again. (nt) - my8angels 2 weeks ago

Yah!!! Congrats! (nt) - canadianmom 2 weeks ago

How Exciting!! Congrats! (nt) - room4more 2 weeks ago

Thank you (nt) - my8angels last week

Fantastic news, congratulations to you all! (nt) - duedrop last week

The kids have been being nice to each other, and helpful! It's been so nice to see them work as a team. I know it won't last forever, but we are in an "up" part of life's cycle right now, and it melts my heart! (nt) - room4more last week

12. *+*+*+*+* Geek Corner -- What are you geeking on lately? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - room4more 2 weeks ago (2)

I've been geeking on cooking. With the cooler weather I'm loving my time in the kitchen! (nt) - room4more last week

13. *+*+*+*+* Movie Madness - What have you seen lately? What are you planning to see? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - room4more 2 weeks ago (5)

NOTHING!!! I'm starving for a good science fiction/fantasy akin to LOTR. Planning? The only thing I'm planning is insanity or exhaustion. (nt) - gelsum 2 weeks ago

You actually have to plan insanity & exhaustion??? Mine just happens! LOL. (nt) - room4more last week

tee hee hee..... You're killin' me. If I'm planning things I KNOW will cause those things... same as planning for them right? lol (nt) - gelsum 11 days ago

I actually stayed awake for a whole movie! - jenniferhas8 9 days ago

14. *+*+*+*+* Venting Corner -- Have a gripe, need to vent, we feel your pain. Let it out here. *+*+*+*+* (nt) - room4more 2 weeks ago (3)

I ate way too much pizza tonight and now belly feels like it is about to explode! That's my gripe, vent, PAIN....lol. (nt) - room4more last week

hugs. (nt) - my8angels last week

15. *&*&*&*&* Smilies and Frowns--What icon describes how you're feeling today. *&*&*&*&* (nt) - room4more 2 weeks ago (3)

Happy (nt) - my8angels last week

Today turned out to be busy. (nt) - room4more last week

16. *&*&*&*&* What's Planned for the weekend??? *&*&*&*&* (nt) - room4more 2 weeks ago (10)

House work and sorting out winter clothes- we had snow showers yesterday...:( (nt) - canadianmom 2 weeks ago

Did any snow stick? I miss the snow. (nt) - my8angels last week

lucky (nt) - room4more last week

Nope (thank goodness!) the snow melted shortly after hitting the ground. I like snow until Boxing Day, after that it is a pain! (nt) - canadianmom 13 days ago

marching in the Veterans day parade. shopping, Sunday Mass. (nt) - my8angels last week

Sounds fun! (nt) - room4more last week

It was fun but we got soaked when we stated marching the rain decided to pour lol. oh well we live in wet washington cant expect much more. (nt) - my8angels 13 days ago

Sat - Scrapathon workshop, 10 hours of adult conversation and playing with photos. Sun - our eldest son is getting baptised, YAY! (nt) - duedrop last week

I've done a couple of scrapbooks as gifts, and I really enjoyed doing them, but all that sitting kills my back! Have a great time! And how exciting for your son! (nt) - room4more last week

17. */*/*/*/* Laughing Out Loud - Kid say something funny? Have an amusing story? Tell us about it! *\*\*\*\* (nt) - room4more last week (1)

18. *~*~*~*~* Do you decorate for fall? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - room4more 12 days ago (3)

yes we do the decorations are all up the day after Halloween. (nt) - my8angels 10 days ago

A little. I like to put little pumpkins and gourds a few places. And I like to break out the fall scented candles. (nt) - room4more 9 days ago

19. *~*~*~*~* What Thanksgiving traditions do you have?*~*~*~*~* (nt) - room4more 12 days ago (6)

In Australia, Thanksgiving is not celebrated but I would really like to make it a part of our family celebrations each year. I will be watching this space for ideas. I feel we have so much to be thankful for. (nt) - duedrop 11 days ago

yes ive been thinking something would be good for this time, and showing thanks for all I have is really appealing - jizo 10 days ago

Jodi! (m) - canadianmom 10 days ago

We have many but I love the one where when everyone is at the table we tell who and what were thankful for. One of my other favorites is that anyone who comes to our door is not turned away. If you dont have no where to go you are more than welcome to come in and become part of our family for a day. (nt) - my8angels 10 days ago

We go around the table and say what we are thankful for, we pour over the Black Friday ads, watch the parade, and we get a movie to watch for later when we're all too stuffed to move. (nt) - room4more 9 days ago

20. *~*~*~*~* Turkey, ham, or both? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - room4more 12 days ago (3)

both (nt) - my8angels 10 days ago

Both. (nt) - room4more 9 days ago

21. *~*~*~*~* Who cooks the big dinner, or is it a family effort? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - room4more 12 days ago (3)

I cook the dinner. (nt) - my8angels 10 days ago

Family effort here. (nt) - room4more 9 days ago

22. *~*~*~*~* Thanksgiving is 17 days away. Are you staying home or going to family and friends? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - room4more 12 days ago (3)

Staying home (nt) - my8angels 10 days ago

We will be staying home. (nt) - room4more 9 days ago

23. *~*~*~*~* Today is Monday November, 9th. What's planned for the week? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - room4more 12 days ago (6)

I have "pitching and purging" to do. At the end of the week I have a BIG SHOP to do, so I must get my list going so I don't forget anything. (nt) - canadianmom 11 days ago

AHG meeting tonite, shopping tomorrow, costco shopping wednesday, setting up the Auction on saturday. (nt) - my8angels 10 days ago

Monday was Collin's 10th Birthday. We went to the Nashville Science Center & a Army Surplus store, came home and had dinner & cake. Other than that, no plans. Today I have decided to go get a massage. I've been fighting pain in my back for weeks from carrying the twins around. (nt) - room4more 9 days ago

Happy belated 10th birthday (nt) - my8angels 9 days ago

Thank you! (nt) - room4more 8 days ago

24. *+*+*+*+* Today is Wednesday, November 11th- Remembrance Day *+*+*+*+* - canadianmom 9 days ago (3)

Just wanted to add my Thank you to all the veterans and their families. (nt) - my8angels 9 days ago

.. (nt) - room4more 8 days ago

25. */*/*/*/* Is there a countertop appliance, gizmo, or gazmo that you don't have, but would like to get? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - room4more 8 days ago (3)

I had a Kitchenaid 12 cup food processor until very recently-it died- I need another one. (nt) - canadianmom 8 days ago

I'd like a rotisserie cooker....I love rotisserie chicken!! (nt) - room4more 7 days ago

26. */*/*/*/* Do you have a specialty? A dish or meal that you have practiced and perfected? Or one that you are working on? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - room4more 8 days ago (8)

My gravy is unbelievably good-yes I am bragging. I make a really good Kofta Curry. (nt) - canadianmom 8 days ago

mmmm....I love good gravy! (nt) - room4more 7 days ago

I make a mean 20 layer lasagna that everyone goes nuts for lol. (nt) - my8angels 8 days ago

20 layers!!! WOW!! What are the layers?? care to share?? (nt) - mum2adozen 7 days ago

I like to eat so I enjoy cooking...most of my stuff is good...flavorful. I enjoy making Mexican , Ukrainian, Italian, American... (nt) - mum2adozen 7 days ago

LOL....I was wondering the same thing! Inquiring minds want to know Michelle..... (nt) - room4more 7 days ago

My pasta sauce with satueed veggies and ground turkey in it.... (nt) - mom2twelve 8 days ago

27. */*/*/*/* What would you like to change about your kitchen? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - room4more 8 days ago (6)

Space!! there is virtually no counter top or cupboard space and it was designed for a family of 4- not 12! (nt) - canadianmom 8 days ago

make it bigger floorspace-wise - jenniferhas8 8 days ago

around here the kitchens seem to be galley kitchens so if I could I would love to make it bigger full size with a breakfast nook (nt) - my8angels 8 days ago

My oven and my countertops.. They are both worn out! (nt) - mom2twelve 8 days ago

If I could only change one thing, it would be the flooring. (nt) - room4more 7 days ago

28. */*/*/*/* What is your least favorite thing about your kitchen? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - room4more 8 days ago (4)

other than space- the ugly linoleum flooring! (nt) - canadianmom 8 days ago

least fave about my kitchen? - jenniferhas8 8 days ago

The cabinets are small and funky, and the floor needs to be replaced. Oh, and I guess new countertops would be nice too. (nt) - room4more 7 days ago

29. */*/*/*/* What is your favorite thing about your kitchen? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - room4more 8 days ago (4)

My window. I watch the squirrels chase each other along the back fence and I can see the back patio and flower beds. (nt) - canadianmom 8 days ago

my kitchen, hmmm - jenniferhas8 8 days ago

It's bigger than my last one! It still feels small, but then I wonder how big of a kitchen we would need to have it feel "big enough?" (nt) - room4more 7 days ago

30. */*/*/*/* How much time do you spend in your kitchen everyday? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - room4more 8 days ago (4)

1/2 the day, it is kind of our "nerve center". (nt) - canadianmom 8 days ago

Most of the day it is the "hub" of the house. (nt) - mom2twelve 8 days ago

It's our hub too, so most of my time is spent there. (nt) - room4more 7 days ago

31. */*/*/*/* Do you like to cook? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - room4more 8 days ago (6)

Love it! (nt) - canadianmom 8 days ago

love it too!! (nt) - my8angels 8 days ago

Love to! (nt) - mom2twelve 8 days ago

yep!! when I looked at all the food I had to cook , i decided I better like doing it. (nt) - mum2adozen 7 days ago

Yes! But I do get burned out on it in the summer when it's hot. (nt) - room4more 7 days ago

32. */*/*/*/* Do you have a favorite spoon, spatula, pan, or pot? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - room4more 8 days ago (4)

I do! I have a pot that we lovingly refer to as "Now that's' a pot!" It covers the entire cook top. The kids use the pot lid as a shield when they are playing Roman warriors! (nt) - canadianmom 8 days ago

I have a Tupperware bowl that is actually called "Thats-a-bowl" (nt) - room4more 7 days ago

I have a fav spatula, but the only thing that is special about it is that it is old and FIRM, all the new ones are floppy and it drive me nuts. I'm always on the lookout for a backup, but have yet to find one. (nt) - room4more 7 days ago

33. */*/*/*/* Let's talk kitchens and cooking! *\*\*\*\* (nt) - room4more 8 days ago (6)

I am restocking my pantry tomorrow and cooking & baking all weekend. I want to try a new Ravioli bake recipe and bake a bunch of cookies and breads to store in the freezer. (nt) - canadianmom 8 days ago

What is the best way to freeze homemade cookies? Ziplocs?... - mom2twelve 8 days ago

I use Ziploc for the dough & baked cookies. I think they work well. I have used plastic containers to freeze cookies in, they work great for brownies, cupcakes & muffins as well. I find Ziploc are better for storing things longer than 1 month. What are you hoping to bake this weekend? (nt) - canadianmom 8 days ago

With the little guys oatmeal rasin cookies and pumpkin bread. Then I will be making fudge but if there is not a good way to freeze and defrost it I will make it closer to the holidays. (nt) - mom2twelve 7 days ago

we use a vacuum sealer for homemeade items. (nt) - my8angels 8 days ago

34. */*/*/*/* If you'd be so inclined, post a picture of your kitchen! We'd all love to see it!*\*\*\*\* (nt) - room4more 8 days ago (11)

Here is ours... - mom2twelve 8 days ago

GREAT KITCHEN!!!!! (nt) - canadianmom 8 days ago

Love it!! SO bright AND clean! (nt) - room4more 7 days ago

Ours... - room4more 7 days ago

another angle - room4more 7 days ago

one more... - room4more 7 days ago

what a nice kitchen. I wish mine was that big (nt) - my8angels 7 days ago

i'm drooling here! - duedrop 4 days ago

I have decided to love my kitchen and restore it to it's former glory. It really shows that I hate it and that's no way to feed a family! Thanks for making me realize this, I'm on a mission to fix it up now. (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

Good Luck!! I wish I lived closer, I'd come help you! (nt) - room4more 3 days ago

35. suggestions for my 8 yr old twins b-day.... - mom2twelve 8 days ago (3)

Gosh, I am not sure. We usually spend our Birthdays with cake and ice cream and each of us tell the Birthday boy or girl something we like about them or something funny they have done and DH or I will tell them about the day they were born. (nt) - canadianmom 8 days ago

Here's a few - room4more 7 days ago

36. My dh and I have a social life question... - mom2twelve 7 days ago (4)

I don't have much of a social life(m) - canadianmom 7 days ago

hmmm - room4more 7 days ago

You can all come to our house...we'd love it!! Michelle( canadian mom) we live within 2 hours of each other. (m) - mum2adozen 6 days ago

37. */*/*/*/* Friday the 13th!!! How many of you are superstitious? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - canadianmom 7 days ago (4)

I'm not. Today is just like any other day to me.....other than it's your birthday of course!!!!!! Happy Birthday, again!!! (nt) - room4more 7 days ago

I am very Superstitious (nt) - my8angels 7 days ago

Meh, not at all! (nt) - duedrop 4 days ago

38. *&*&*&*&* HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Michele/canadianmom!! *&*&*&*&* - room4more 7 days ago (5)

25+10!, I went shopping and have yet to get the essentials of what I need OR bake my cake!-I did blow $50 on earrings & bangles for ME! oh well.... Thanks for the Birthday wishes though! (nt) - canadianmom 7 days ago

Happy Birthday hope your day is great! (nt) - my8angels 7 days ago

Happy birthday...you are so young, yet.. (nt) - mum2adozen 6 days ago

oh sorry I missed your special day. Happy Belated Birthday to you Michelle! Hope it was filled with love and laughter and cake and presies and lots of hugs and kisses! (nt) - duedrop 4 days ago

39. how many turkeys do you buy at Thanksgiving time when they mark them down to .22 cents a pound? (nt) - my8angels 6 days ago (6)

.22 cents a pound!!!! (nt) - canadianmom 4 days ago

As many as I can fit in my freezer! What an awesome deal! How many WILL you buy??? (nt) - room4more 4 days ago

I buy 10 every year. The average size I buy is 24-25 pounds. I guess I just assumed that all grocery stores do this. Is this not the price near everyone else? (nt) - my8angels 4 days ago

From what I've seen they are all 99 cents a pound here, but I haven't gone to buy one yet. 10! How many freezers do you have woman?? (nt) - room4more 4 days ago

Turkeys don't do that here. But we get *turkey bucks* every time we shop at a certain grocer. I mostly shop there and Sam's so I will get a turkey for free probably. Oh, and the cheapest will be $.99/lb probably. But that is only one turkey. (nt) - gelsum 4 days ago

40. */*/*/*/* Today is Monday, November 16th. Check in and tell us about your weekend! *\*\*\*\* (nt) - room4more 4 days ago (10)

Uneventful here. We spent hours playing Monopoly Friday and Saturday night. A little yard saling on Sat. And I spent pretty much all day cooking breakfast and dinner yesterday....at least it felt like it...lol. (nt) - room4more 4 days ago

OMG! Did I really misspell November?? What a dork! (nt) - room4more 4 days ago

hehe we all have those days (nt) - my8angels 4 days ago

Thanks for fixing it Michelle(mirz)! (nt) - room4more 4 days ago

Saturday set up auction and dinner tables for ahg silent auction. Sunday we had Mass and Marissa had her final class before reconcilation. Then grocery shopping. (nt) - my8angels 4 days ago

How did the auction go? (nt) - room4more 4 days ago

not including the dinner we made $3,200 clear. As of last count. It was very successful and should help make camp possible for many of the girls. (nt) - my8angels 4 days ago

wow! that's great! (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

Awesome Michelle!!!! (nt) - room4more 3 days ago

41. */*/*/*/* Fun, Fun, Fun! - Two Truths and a Lie (rules inside) *\*\*\*\* - room4more 4 days ago (26)

My 3..... - room4more 4 days ago

I say you lied about being a valet (nt) - canadianmom 4 days ago

I think the Statue of Liberty is the lie (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

oh man! You both got it wrong. I lied about running a 5k......but I'm flattered you thought I could....lol! (nt) - room4more 2 days ago

Here is mine - canadianmom 4 days ago

I'm going to guess the French school is the lie. (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

I'm going to say that the hunting rifle accuracy is a lie (nt) - room4more 3 days ago

Nope, I did go to a french school and I am really accurate with the rifles, I am not a dual citizen. (nt) - canadianmom 9 hours ago

oo-la-la, fancy! Did you like it? Where did you get your rifle skills? Do you go hunting? (nt) - room4more 6 hours ago

here goes.... - duedrop 3 days ago

My guess is you were proposed in a hot air balloon is the lie (nt) - mom2twelve 3 days ago

maybe, maybe not (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

I think the bungee jumping is a lie (nt) - room4more 3 days ago

could be. When should we reveal the lie anyways? (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

here is mine - mom2twelve 3 days ago

Guessing the figure skating is a lie (nt) - room4more 3 days ago

I will just say figure skating is not a lie I started at age 7 competed until I was 18 then taught for first 3 yrs of our married life. The last lesson I taught was 3 days before my 2nd son was born! (nt) - mom2twelve 3 days ago

Care to coach us? lol I am struggling to keep a coach lately! Pretty cool. (nt) - gelsum 3 days ago

That is cool! I love to watch figure skating. They always look so peacful, and graceful, and I always wish I could do it! (nt) - room4more 6 hours ago

That is very cool!! hmmm, my second guess is that you were not a pharmacy tech. (nt) - room4more 3 days ago

The lie is I have been married 25 years. I will be married 22 years next week. (nt) - mom2twelve 2 days ago

aw, cleaver. I knew it had been a long time, so I thought 25 years sounded about right. Good one! (nt) - room4more 2 days ago

All right, let's do our reveal. What's true and what's not? (nt) - room4more 2 days ago

Tracey was right on mine! I never had a marriage proposal at all! My cheeky husband just assumed and lucky for him, I love him and let him get away with it, lol. (nt) - duedrop 10 hours ago

well then..... - room4more 6 hours ago

42. */*/*/*/* Member in the spotlight (see inside) *\*\*\*\* - room4more 4 days ago (4)

I remember this on the main board..it was fun..I'm in. (nt) - mom2twelve 4 days ago

count me in. (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

I'm in (nt) - mum2adozen 3 days ago

43. Woo-hoo! My mom is watching the kids tonight and dh and I are going to see 2012! We haven't had a date in I don't even know how long, I can't wait!!! (nt) - room4more 4 days ago (4)

Have a great time!! (nt) - my8angels 4 days ago

enjoy! I really want to take my DH to see this one too. (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

Oh man, the special effects were awesome! A good one to see on the BIG screen. (nt) - room4more 3 days ago

44. I just wanted to let you all know that I will be checking in here and there all week(m) - canadianmom 4 days ago (6)

so sorry my prayers will be with you and your family. (nt) - my8angels 4 days ago

I'm so sorry Michele. GBHs, will keep you all in my prayers this week. Wish there was more I could do. (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family. (nt) - mom2twelve 3 days ago

((Michele)) I'm so sorry. (nt) - room4more 3 days ago

I'm so sorry...holding you up in prayer..wish I was closer...so I could help somehow (nt) - mum2adozen 3 days ago

45. */*/*/*/* Laughing Out Loud - Kid say something funny? Have an amusing story? Tell us about it! *\*\*\*\* (nt) - room4more 2 days ago (2)

I was washing dishes the other day - room4more 2 days ago

46. */*/*/*/* Smilies and Frowns--What icon describes how you're feeling today. *\*\*\*\* (nt) - room4more 2 days ago (3)

I'm feeling really good. Our date night was just what we needed. I feel so much better about dh and I, and our life in general. (nt) - room4more 2 days ago

that's great! we really do need date times with our spouse/partner. I need to plan something soon too (nt) - duedrop 10 hours ago

47. */*/*/*/* Mid-week check-in. What's planned for the rest of the week? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - room4more 2 days ago (14)

Trying to get all my children well for the weekend activities (nt) - mom2twelve 2 days ago

How'd it go? Are they all healthy again? I hope so! (nt) - room4more 6 hours ago

Blake has an Ortho appt. today. We haven't been back since the whole "scare tactic" thing last month, so I'm not really looking forward to it. Collin (10) has a pedi dentist appt. tomorrow because of his gag relex they need to knock him out just to do xrays...not looking forward to that one either. Friday we have a Thanksgiving craft day and dinner planned at our house with a friend and her kids. (nt) - room4more 2 days ago

oh, I called our ortho and told them our issues. Well, they put on the chart that we would only see the one guy and not his brother.....we're going tomorrow. Hope yours goes well. (nt) - gelsum 2 days ago

That's great that you no longer have to see the one you don't like! Did the appointment go well? (nt) - room4more 6 hours ago

How did your ortho appt go? (nt) - my8angels yesterday, 10:29AM

It was kinda funny - room4more 6 hours ago

glad to hear it went ok.:) (nt) - my8angels 1 hour ago

Laundry....., laundry......, oh, and - gelsum 2 days ago

same, same, same! lol (nt) - duedrop 11 hours ago

grabbing the rest of the things mikey needs for his trip. baking down my pumpkins. (nt) - my8angels 2 days ago

Where is Mikey going? If you said I don't remember, sorry. (nt) - room4more 6 hours ago

Hawaii He leaves on Monday morning and will be gone for 7 days. (nt) - my8angels 1 hour ago

48. *+*+*+*+* Geek Corner -- What are you geeking on lately? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - room4more 6 hours ago (1)

49. *+*+*+*+* Smiles & Tears - Share the Ups and Downs of recent life here. *+*+*+*+* (nt) - room4more 6 hours ago (2)

thinking hard on the adult home we have our disabled son living at. - my8angels 1 hour ago

50. *+*+*+*+* What's planned for the weekend? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - room4more 6 hours ago (2)

Marissa and I are going to a reconcilation retreat and she will have her first reconcilation afterwards and then my oldest dd and I are going out to bazzars to do some shopping. Sunday we will be going to Mass and then have a party for Marissa. (nt) - my8angels 57 minutes ago

51. Michele (canadianmom) just wanted to let know I was thinking of you, and that I hope things have gone okay (as okay as they can) this week. (nt) - room4more 6 hours ago (1)