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[ Help ] [ Abbreviations ] [ Archive , LTS] [ Post ] Total Messages = 101 Last entry posted on: 09/06/2008 19:34:57 1. *~*~*~*~* Welcome to the Mega Family Forum for the month of SEPTEMBER, 2008 *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/01/2008 05:41:49 (0) 2. *~*~*~*~* RTAs and Reposts *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/01/2008 05:42:57 (0) 3. *~*~*~*~* ROLL CALL: Name, DH, # of kiddos, and are you a clutter-catcher OR a clutter-killer? *~*~*~*~* - Nine-Arrows 09/01/2008 05:56:13 (12) Shannon & Gary pregnant with #8. I am a little bit of both. I hate clutter and try to destroy it, but I do have a few annoying catch-all spots. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 09/01/2008 14:41:41 (0) Lisa and Craig with 9. I'm a clutter-catcher married to a clutter-killer ~ imagine the fun! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/01/2008 15:43:19 (0) Karan and Jeff with 8 (Azeeza's home!!!) I am a clutter killer and so is dh. but don't look in the kids closets. (nt) - karan 09/01/2008 16:02:49 (1) I'm so glad your little one is HOME! :) :) :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/02/2008 18:36:56 (0) Tracy and Rick with 11 on earth and 1 in heaven. I am anti clutter. I collect kids not stuff. If it gets cluttered mom goes on a massive clean out spree! Dh tends to be on the clutter catcher side but when it exceeds his junk area we clean it out! (nt) - mom2twelve 09/01/2008 16:52:53 (0) Tracy and Rick with 11 on earth and 1 in heaven. I am anti clutter. I collect kids not stuff. If it gets cluttered mom goes on a massive clean out spree! Dh tends to be on the clutter catcher side but when it exceeds his junk area we clean it out! (nt) - mom2twelve 09/01/2008 16:53:12 (0) Michelle and jimmy 8 children and I guess in our own way each is a clutter catcher and then we try to kill the other ones clutter lol (nt) - my-8-angels 09/01/2008 17:53:45 (1) You raise a good point: defining exactly what constitutes "clutter." (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/02/2008 07:03:59 (0) Michele & David, pg w/#10. Clutter-killer all the way!! (nt) - room4more 09/02/2008 00:29:23 (0) Kathy,Rob and 9 and a bit kids and I'm afraid I'm a bit of both. I can throw anything that I see as useless, but will hoard things I think I will use one day. Just like my DH, only different stuff. (nt) - duedrop 09/02/2008 04:13:01 (0) Just call us the clutter castle (hiding in shame) I try to keep 'future useful' items and I try for organization... but DH is much worse than I am. And that is strictly factual. (nt) - gelsum 09/02/2008 17:33:02 (1) Oh, yeah, that would be me, Penelope w/ a DH and almost 10 children (nt) - gelsum 09/02/2008 17:34:17 (1) LOL, I love it ~ *Clutter Castle*! :) :) :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/02/2008 18:27:04 (0) Michele and Andy with 10. Totally a clutter catcher. It is like a vortex in the dinning/homeschool room. (nt) - canadianmom 09/02/2008 20:43:34 (0) Shari & Lance, 12 kids clutter killer most of the time.. - mum2adozen 09/02/2008 22:46:50 (1) Hello! Not sure if I've met you before... just wanted to welcome you if I haven't done so in the past. :) ~Lisa (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/03/2008 06:20:41 (0) Rain & Kevin with 16, and we are a lil of both, we both catch a lil, then have to kill alot... LOL (nt) - RainsTribe 09/04/2008 15:07:02 (1) Good to see you back here again! How are you doing? (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/04/2008 15:13:55 (1) Glad to be back!, TY! Doing good, finally back online!! - Had to send our laptops back to HP for hardware issues, Miss you all!! (nt) - RainsTribe 09/04/2008 15:15:36 (0) 4. *~*~*~*~* Our House, In the Middle of the Street: This month's fantasy involves picking up your humble home (or heck, you can even have a new one since this is fantasy) and transplanting it to any of our 50 states! Which one do you choose and why? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/01/2008 06:03:59 (6) take me to colorado! I have always wanted to live out west and I would really live about anywhere. (nt) - karan 09/01/2008 16:04:41 (0) Put mine in one of the New England states... the only one I've spent time in is MA, so that will do... I think I would also like NH, ME, and VT. (DH would rather go south, though, so I'm sure we'll stay here in the middle). (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/01/2008 19:30:06 (1) Come to NH. We have the most conservative politics (no sales or income tax) and the most mountains! (nt) - YankeeMom 09/03/2008 21:22:58 (0) I want a CA climate w/o the CA hassle! (nt) - room4more 09/02/2008 00:31:18 (0) I have loved living in CO, So Cal, and would love to live in New England (the fall is my favorite season) and I have dreamed of living in OR since the 5th grade. So I need 5-6 houses, cause the family friendly environment right here where I am is the only way to go. (nt) - gelsum 09/02/2008 17:37:15 (1) I can't even IMAGINE living in a large-family friendly place & I wanted to tell you something funny... (m) - Nine-Arrows 09/02/2008 18:34:57 (1) I had always wanted to live in NYC! - gelsum 09/04/2008 18:36:35 (1) Oh, thank you, dear! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/04/2008 19:12:51 (0) Maine? Honestly, I'd want to stay here (somewhere in NH), but if I HAD to leave, it would still have to be somewhere north. I need 4 seasons; nice winters. Maybe Montana? N. Dakota? (nt) - YankeeMom 09/03/2008 22:00:55 (1) I have family in NH....wish I could visit them....it must be beautiful there. (nt) - gelsum 09/04/2008 18:37:50 (0) Hmm, Dunno about this one... How about a nice place in open country? Vermont? Colorado? Virginia? yeah, someplace scenic! (nt) - RainsTribe 09/04/2008 15:08:57 (0) 5. *~*~*~*~* Something new, somewhat lifted from TOK: THE COUCH CORNER (you know, like a psychiatrist's couch) *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/01/2008 06:14:53 (3) *~*~*~*~* Who needs to SHARE? Praise or pain, we want to hear it! We are here for you. *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/01/2008 06:19:26 (1) My oldest 2 played beautifully on Sunday. They created such an air of reverence, everyone appreciated it. (nt) - gelsum 09/02/2008 17:39:16 (1) I just knew they would... I was thinking about you! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/02/2008 18:38:14 (0) *~*~*~*~* Who needs PRAYERS and/or positive thoughts? List those concerns here so that we know what's on each other's hearts. *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/01/2008 06:22:11 (1) We do, we do!! Son left last month for boot camp, Hubby leaves this month for deployment... life is going to get alot more interesting!! TIA! (nt) - RainsTribe 09/04/2008 15:10:44 (1) Oh wow... that's a lot! I will keep your family in my prayers, certainly for their safety and for your strength. I'm so glad you came back to our little group here and hope we can be a source of friendship and support to you! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/04/2008 19:11:18 (0) *~*~*~*~* Who needs a swift (gentle) KICK & some ACCOUNTABILITY in their lives? What are some of the current projects & goals you're pursuing? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/01/2008 06:31:20 (2) 2 goals I've set for myself this fall (some might find this pretty lame): - Nine-Arrows 09/02/2008 06:25:48 (4) NOT lame in the least! - gelsum 09/02/2008 17:45:02 (1) Yes, it does make a huge impact on family unity ~ I have already seen that. Thanks for the good word! :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/02/2008 18:41:10 (0) Not lame at all!!!!!!!! These are my goals as well and I will have to add completing all school lessons daily! (nt) - mom2twelve 09/02/2008 20:17:05 (0) I think these are really good goals! (nt) - canadianmom 09/03/2008 04:42:28 (0) Great Goals and looks like things are going well with them!! We do family dinner every night too, it's good to open communication also! GL!! (nt) - RainsTribe 09/04/2008 15:19:57 (0) I need to stop this cold I have so the 'nesting' can really set in! - gelsum 09/04/2008 18:33:10 (2) Have you ever felt like you were literally too busy to stop and give birth? (m) - Nine-Arrows 09/04/2008 19:31:47 (1) YES! There are times I wonder if I even know this little one, because I spend so much time caring for all the others. This is one reason why I will take the full 2 days at the hospital, so it can be just me and baby. (nt) - gelsum 09/05/2008 15:24:42 (0) Oh... I do the same thing! - LullabyLady 09/05/2008 01:15:03 (1) Yes, most sewing gets done just before a baby comes. lol silly huh? - gelsum 09/05/2008 15:27:37 (0) 6. *~*~*~*~* MEGA MOMS SHARE: STORIES, STRATEGIES, STRUGGLES, & STRENGTHS... Now this week how do we top all those beautiful children? *~*~*~*~* - Nine-Arrows 09/01/2008 06:49:59 (4) my dh - my-8-angels 09/02/2008 23:25:57 (1) Wow, fantastic! I loved your final statement. Also loved the ways he's welcomed each child into your family. That's awesome! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/03/2008 06:08:27 (0) Andy - canadianmom 09/03/2008 04:40:30 (1) WOW, another awesome testimony! I am loving this! This is every bit as good as the children last week! LOL What a special man, to serve the community like that (and YOU are special for letting him do it). (m) - Nine-Arrows 09/03/2008 06:17:22 (0) My mega man - room4more 09/05/2008 04:31:18 (1) That is a fascinating story! TFS! Despite the age difference (and you look even younger than your age, imo) you are such a handsome couple and family. And it's so encouraging how well things worked out! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/05/2008 05:40:15 (0) Mine. - Nine-Arrows 09/06/2008 19:29:59 (0) 7. *~*~*~*~* Mega-Calendar: What's going on in a Mega Woman's world this week? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/02/2008 18:48:59 (3) The long weekend's over... summer is REALLY over... back to the grindstone! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/02/2008 19:04:59 (0) I pulled a firetruck! It was on-then off -then on again. IT WAS SOOOO MUCH FUN!! - canadianmom 09/02/2008 20:40:51 (1) OMGosh!!! You did it anyway! You crack me up, woman!!! And your leg is still okay, I hope? (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/03/2008 00:25:44 (1) My leg is great! It didn't bug me one bit. (nt) - canadianmom 09/03/2008 04:19:57 (1) Oh, good... I am so glad. I'm also glad you had such a great time that day! :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/03/2008 06:03:53 (0) our fall cleaning is on the agenda and I will hopefully complete it in 2 weeks time (nt) - my-8-angels 09/02/2008 23:11:32 (0) 8. *~*~*~*~* MIDWEEK FUN POLL (courtesy of my DH): How often does your DH cook? If he cooks, what are some of his best dishes? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/04/2008 05:20:32 (10) it's a nice round number.... - karan 09/04/2008 11:37:22 (0) AH HAHAHAHA Ummmm... Cooking for Dh consists of Ramen Noodles and Macaroni and Cheese. He's definately NOT a chef!!! (nt) - gongsgongs7 09/04/2008 11:38:32 (0) Never, Rick is a great help but if he has to cook he orders pizza or brings home rotissre chicken but I don't mind cooking (nt) - mom2twelve 09/04/2008 14:07:38 (1) Hey, pizza will do just fine! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/05/2008 05:30:54 (0) I'm spoiled... - LullabyLady 09/04/2008 15:28:57 (1) Ooh la la! You ARE the lucky one! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/05/2008 05:28:28 (0) Some... - gelsum 09/04/2008 18:26:52 (1) Oooo, I bet the fish is good! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/05/2008 05:31:46 (0) I prefer not too unless he is on the bbq and then he may cook (nt) - my-8-angels 09/04/2008 21:35:40 (0) David cooks on the bbq and Sunday morning breakfast. He's tried to cook, but it doesn't usually turn out very good. (nt) - room4more 09/05/2008 00:13:32 (0) My dh is "King of the grill" which we use a great deal this time of year. He's also has no problem(m) - the11ofus 09/05/2008 02:12:36 (1) Sounds delicious... and I'm always glad to see you here, hon! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/05/2008 05:33:01 (0) Oh, mine is a whiz in the kitchen and we do this silly dance where (m) - Nine-Arrows 09/05/2008 06:32:53 (3) Ohhh... you are so blessed!!! (nt) - gongsgongs7 09/05/2008 12:04:38 (0) This sounds all too familiar... - LullabyLady 09/05/2008 16:22:00 (1) LOL, I was going to add that my 2 oldest dd's do a lot of cooking, too, but I thought that would make me look even more pathetic! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/05/2008 19:56:10 (1) Pathetic? I would say more like, um, lucky! I think it is awesome for you. (nt) - gelsum 09/05/2008 20:32:20 (0) I don't think you should feel bad, you are lucky and I'm jealous! (nt) - room4more 09/05/2008 16:50:38 (0) My hubby tries hard. I will let him loose on the BBQ, but well, have you ever had "crunchy Kraft Dinner ?" not nice. (nt) - canadianmom 09/05/2008 11:35:39 (0) 9. *~*~*~*~* WEEKEND ROUNDUP: What's going on this weekend? Anybody in the path of Hurricane Hanna? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/05/2008 19:54:29 (4) Looking forward to dinner with old friends after church on Sunday, but calling for lots of rain & high winds here as Hanna rushes up the East coast. So if I go MIA, you'll know we lost power! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/05/2008 20:02:26 (2) Good luck and stay safe! (nt) - gelsum 09/05/2008 20:35:05 (0) prayers it will go around you (nt) - my-8-angels 09/05/2008 22:32:00 (0) Looks like large appliance shopping :( My dishwasher karked it again. I must be too spoiled to live w/o it. (nt) - gelsum 09/05/2008 20:34:30 (0) Hoping to have a mellow weekend. But we never know Hurricane Hanna might make us all insane with cabin fever (nt) - mom2twelve 09/06/2008 02:02:20 (0) Sort of -- it's supposed to go up the New England coast and we get tons of rain and wind from these things. Nothing dangerous though. (nt) - YankeeMom 09/06/2008 17:14:33 (0) 10. small vent I have had a stressful 24 hours - mom2twelve 09/06/2008 01:36:24 (2) oh poor guy I hope his finger feels better soon and I hope you have a less stressful weekend hugs (nt) - my-8-angels 09/06/2008 01:51:14 (1) Thank-you!!! I'm calming down as we speak! (nt) - mom2twelve 09/06/2008 01:55:42 (0) Oh, wow, that's rough... I hope you get some down-time tonight & tomorrow! Sending you some ~*~*~*stay-out-of-the-hospital-vibes*~*~*~ too!! (((HUGS))) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/06/2008 04:19:42 (1) I want to double the "stay out of the hospital vibes" I hope you get some rest. (nt) - karan 09/06/2008 13:49:56 (0) 11. It looks like the storm has passed us by in southern MD... I hope Tracy in northern VA is faring as well and that Kristin will have an easy time of it later this weekend in New England! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 09/06/2008 19:34:57 (0) Total Messages = 101 Last entry posted on: 09/06/2008 19:34:57 Time zone is set to GMT Start A New Thread Search This Forum Refresh Board   Thank you for visiting our Forums! Return to the Lots of Kids Homepage If you experience a problem or violation, contact the webmaster. Terms of Service - Privacy Policy Header Graphics by: Irene