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Please log in or create an account. *User Colors* Registered, Guest, Staff.   [ Help ] [ Rules of Play ] [ Post a new message ] [ Current Board ] [ Post ] Total Messages = 338 Last entry posted on: 12/31/2008 20:48:27 CST 48. msge inside (nt) - my-8-angels 12/31/2008 20:48:27 CST (0) 47. Took DD #1 for yearly visual field check and.... - gelsum 12/30/2008 20:19:24 CST (2) how terrible did they at least tell you what could be done to help? (nt) - karan 12/30/2008 20:31:13 CST (1) She sort of has a black hole in the center of some of her vision.... - gelsum 12/31/2008 10:34:10 CST (1) That must be tough to have one of those unusual/rare diagnoses... hoping it stays minor & manageable for her, or better yet, goes away completely! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/31/2008 11:54:00 CST (0) Ugh! Sounds like one of those days... or one of those outings. (m) - Nine-Arrows 12/31/2008 00:02:57 CST (0) 46. *^*^*^*^*Attention: Birthday Poll on Main Board Today! Please Help Me Update the Birthday List for the Upcoming Year:)*^*^*^*^* (nt) - ckmom 12/30/2008 09:47:47 CST (0) 45. I just got bit by the baby bug - room4more 12/29/2008 14:39:56 CST (2) . (nt) - gelsum 12/29/2008 17:18:44 CST (0) The best bites are baby bug bites, they don't itch and you don't need an antihistamine!LOL (nt) - canadianmom 12/30/2008 10:33:12 CST (0) 44. Today is Monday 1 MuHarram, 1430 A.H. It is the beginning of the Islamic New Year. (nt) - canadianmom 12/29/2008 08:02:53 CST (3) Happy new year! (nt) - schemer-dreamer 12/29/2008 13:40:55 CST (0) Happy New Year!! (nt) - room4more 12/29/2008 14:27:36 CST (0) Thanks! (nt) - canadianmom 12/30/2008 16:00:04 CST (0) 43. *~*~*~*~* As 2008 draws to a close, what's one event or experience you'll look back on fondly from this year? Not-so-fondly? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/28/2008 23:03:27 CST (3) My fondest memories from the year are the few day trips we got to take as a family. It has been such a long, hard year and far too short on family time. Least fondest memory is my m/c. (nt) - room4more 12/29/2008 00:37:11 CST (0) Fondly: This pregnancy. Not so Fondly: The election. (nt) - YankeeMom 12/29/2008 10:07:41 CST (1) oh come on you enjoyed some of the debating didn't you? and think how alive all the debating madeyou feel. (nt) - karan 12/30/2008 20:33:06 CST (1) The debates were OK but the election results were dismal, IMO. (And not just the presidental one.) (nt) - YankeeMom 12/31/2008 18:17:04 CST (0) fondly: flying with my sister to get Azeeza (we tend to get so busy that we don't take the time we should to visit) not so fondly: the move to our new house and all the change that has caused in our lives. (nt) - karan 12/30/2008 20:36:18 CST (0) 42. *~*~*~*~* What's on your plate for the week ahead? And who's got some special New Year's Eve plans? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/28/2008 22:57:47 CST (6) My week - I have news and no I'm not pg! - room4more 12/29/2008 00:33:47 CST (4) Wow! That sounds like a great business! I bet it does great! Oh and I love Fondu dinners. (nt) - canadianmom 12/29/2008 06:58:09 CST (0) Wow, what a venture -- I hope it is very successful for you. (nt) - YankeeMom 12/29/2008 10:05:37 CST (0) congrats and I am sure you will do well on your new business. (nt) - my-8-angels 12/29/2008 17:11:34 CST (0) . (nt) - gelsum 12/29/2008 17:15:21 CST (0) Just hanging out at home with the family playing games and watching DVD's (and trying not to think about how uncomforatable I am!) (nt) - YankeeMom 12/29/2008 10:06:50 CST (1) Do you tend to have your babies early, late, on-time or do a mix of all? Are you all ready? (nt) - room4more 12/29/2008 14:42:25 CST (1) I've never gone before my due-date on my own. Usually at least a few days over. Sigh. (nt) - YankeeMom 12/30/2008 07:51:13 CST (0) Moriah's birthday is today... and Caleb's is Wednesday and Elia's Friday. We'll be having a party for all 3 on New Year's Eve. This is typically the time of year I'm about ready to shoot myself, but so far, so good & still feeling pretty chipper! :D (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/29/2008 13:57:18 CST (2) Happy Birthday Moriah. Happy birthday Caleb and Happy Birthday Elia hope you all have a wonderful Birthday and Lisa glad to hear your hanging in there. (nt) - my-8-angels 12/29/2008 17:14:46 CST (0) Happy Birthday Moriah!!! And to Caleb and Elia too!!! Crossing my fingers for you Lisa. :) (nt) - gelsum 12/29/2008 17:20:16 CST (0) I am starting my new year cleaning and sorting and on New Years we will just be celebrating with family (nt) - my-8-angels 12/29/2008 17:16:29 CST (0) Ugh! People keep calling and loading up the wk... it is still vacation already! lol For NYEve... the teens actually want to stay home from the church dance to be with their family for our game night. I'm pretty happy about that! And I was sick the last few days, so we'll do our anniversary this wk some time. (nt) - gelsum 12/29/2008 17:18:04 CST (0) Londyn's b-day Wed. and Kaylynne's b-day Sat. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 12/29/2008 20:57:32 CST (0) 41. *~*~*~*~* Did anyone have any embarrassing, awkward, or painful holiday moments? Let us know all about it. *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/28/2008 22:54:59 CST (0) 40. *~*~*~*~* Okay, let's talk holiday loot: whatcha get? Share here! *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/28/2008 22:52:37 CST (3) movies, candles, scented oil & a burner, pizza pans AND THE SHARK steam mop. Only bummer is the steam mop wouldn't steam and when I took it back they were all out of them, so I just got my new one today - I can't wait to start mopping!! LOL! (nt) - room4more 12/29/2008 00:25:40 CST (0) A variety of little things from the kids, earrings, book, all 4 "Indiana Jones" DVD's, The Waltons season 7 DVD's, and some other things I can't think of right now. (nt) - YankeeMom 12/29/2008 10:04:02 CST (0) I got the normal 'bought for myself' stuff.... usually kitchen necessities. Oh, and DH got me a digital SLR!!!!! AAAAAHHHH. How cool is that! (nt) - gelsum 12/29/2008 17:14:14 CST (1) I got one, too, but I bought it for myself right before Christmas. I'm having a lot of fun with it! (nt) - YankeeMom 12/30/2008 07:52:48 CST (0) 39. *~*~*~*~* Share a happy, joyful, or warm & fuzzy moment from your holiday here! *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/28/2008 22:49:04 CST (3) It was a nice day and the kids didn't get too crazy. We went to a Christmas Eve service at church, the part I saw/heard was uplifting, then George and Grant started getting fussy, so I took them out. Someone from church sent over breakfast makings for the kids (cho. milk, pancake mix, eggs & sausage) which I thought was really sweet. (nt) - room4more 12/29/2008 00:22:48 CST (0) Watching my kids hug each other after getting each other's gift. My 5yo girl was SO cute. (nt) - YankeeMom 12/29/2008 10:01:55 CST (1) BTW, I love your pictures, Lisa! (nt) - YankeeMom 12/29/2008 10:02:16 CST (0) watching the youngest 4 faces when they realized there was snow on the ground (we dont get snow here usually but we had a wicked snow storm so it was their first white Christmas and we got them their first sled so they played all afternoon with that. (nt) - my-8-angels 12/29/2008 17:21:50 CST (0) 38. *~*~*~*~* HERE WE ARE IN THE LAST FEW DAYS OF 2008! *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/28/2008 22:46:47 CST (0) 37. *#*#*#*#* Weekend Plans! Who's doing after-Christmas shopping? Who's getting ready for New Year's Eve? And who's simply recovering in the aftermath? *#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/26/2008 02:00:57 CST (8) Not shopping, too broke. New Years Eve we usually spend at home( too many drunks on the roads) Recovering- Nope, it was more relaxing this holiday then it has ever been and I hope all of you gals had a great holiday! (nt) - canadianmom 12/26/2008 08:00:37 CST (0) Not shopping not feeling like being out among the masses! Enjoying a few laid back days before Christmas #2 happens Sunday after church! Praise God I am having only a picnic style family meal! (nt) - mom2twelve 12/26/2008 13:56:27 CST (0) Not shopping just trying to clean up and enjoy some time with the kids.. - karan 12/26/2008 14:15:33 CST (0) Didn't plan on post-Christmas shopping, but I ended up having to go out today. --m - Mirz 12/26/2008 14:23:06 CST (0) Currently in recovery. lol DH just took out a couple kids that wanted to shop, and oldest was asked last night to go on a blind date today for lunch. Also got lots of snow (12 in maybe?) We'll be sledding soon. (nt) - gelsum 12/26/2008 15:46:27 CST (0) No shopping but celebrating our 17th anniversary today. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 12/26/2008 17:34:46 CST (2) Ahh, yes... now we're in the midst of all our Christmas anniversaries! ENJOY! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/26/2008 19:59:44 CST (0) Happy anniversary (nt) - my-8-angels 12/26/2008 20:26:42 CST (1) Thanks ladies. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 12/28/2008 14:12:44 CST (1) I'm late, but HAPPY anniversary!! Did you get to go out and do something fun? (nt) - room4more 12/29/2008 00:39:02 CST (0) went shopping and will do some more tomorrow found some pretty good sales. took down all the decorations and now get to go shopping for a new sofa. (nt) - my-8-angels 12/26/2008 20:28:11 CST (0) Wah! I want to do the after-Christmas sales, but I just CAN'T get out and shop so pregnant. Maybe I'll find some things online, but I am SO shopped-out! (So, yes, recovering!) (nt) - YankeeMom 12/29/2008 10:00:46 CST (0) 36. I don't know if any of you remebe me posting my dream material gift well - karan 12/25/2008 20:05:25 CST (4) Awesome! How wonderful! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/26/2008 02:01:54 CST (0) YAHHH! WOOHOO! You are gonna luv it!! (nt) - canadianmom 12/26/2008 07:57:06 CST (0) Cool! (nt) - gelsum 12/26/2008 15:46:58 CST (0) Very cool! I got one last Christmas and wasn't really sure how much I would use it - I LOVE it and use it ALL the time. (nt) - room4more 12/29/2008 00:42:41 CST (0) 35. *!*!* Happy Holidays! from the Lotsofkids family. *!*!* - Mirz 12/25/2008 07:55:18 CST (0) 34. *&*&*&*&*Merry Christmas to All!*&*&*&*&* - ckmom 12/25/2008 03:43:43 CST (0) 33. Christmas message inside (nt) - my-8-angels 12/24/2008 15:16:44 CST (1) Wishing you the merriest of Christmases, Michele, and many (((HUGS))), too! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/24/2008 18:27:57 CST (0) 32. *#*#*#*#** Okay, we've talked about first Christmas (other Dec holiday) with DH. Now how many Decembers went by before a little one joined you? (m) *#*#*#*#* - Nine-Arrows 12/22/2008 21:23:51 CST (2) I remember the blue and pink squooshy dino with a squeaker inside. And that we were in Denver at the time, so only us. And we still dressed up as the nativity and the baby didn't like her costume one little bit.. (nt) - gelsum 12/23/2008 17:50:41 CST (0) We were married in December of 1989 and our first child joined us in December of 1990. I've always had fond feelings for that timetable because my parents married in December and had their first child (ME) the following December. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/24/2008 18:35:19 CST (0) 31. *#*#*#*#* Message Board Central: Leave a msg for a Board Buddy here! *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/22/2008 01:20:33 CST (2) tzipk/Debra, wishing a Happy Hanukkah to you & yours, if you're lurking! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/22/2008 01:22:55 CST (1) Thankyou and to you to and anyone else jewish on this board (nt) - tzipk 12/22/2008 17:11:12 CST (1) Debra! So glad to see you, dear! Thanks for checking in! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/22/2008 17:58:12 CST (0) Hey Lisa... Hope things are wonderful for you... and good luck on the whole birthday scenario ahead! (nt) - gelsum 12/23/2008 17:48:28 CST (1) Thanks so much! So glad to see you here! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/24/2008 00:33:13 CST (0) 30. *#*#*#*#* Seasonal SANITY: Rank yours, on a scale from 1 (all those balls are still in the air) to 10 (they've already fallen & crashed, and so have you) *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/22/2008 01:17:12 CST (2) I'd have to give myself a Sanity Score of 1-2 thus far... it's hanging in there pretty good! Check back with me next week after our triple-kiddo-birthday-mayhem on Dec 29th, Dec 31st, and Jan 2nd. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/23/2008 00:14:17 CST (1) . (nt) - gelsum 12/23/2008 17:43:37 CST (0) 9 (nt) - Mirz 12/23/2008 11:09:44 CST (2) . (nt) - gelsum 12/23/2008 17:43:16 CST (0) .. (nt) - karan 12/24/2008 07:58:47 CST (0) 29. *#*#*#*#* Last-Minute Mania: What's still to be done this week? *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/22/2008 01:08:53 CST (5) Gift wrapping only!!!!!!!!!!!Yeah! (nt) - mom2twelve 12/22/2008 07:41:09 CST (0) one last gift I can't seem to find and wrap wrap WRAP!!!! (nt) - karan 12/22/2008 13:30:46 CST (1) DONE DONE DONE woohoo woohooo!!!!! (nt) - karan 12/24/2008 08:00:23 CST (0) I finished all my shopping today!! Kinda late, but I've done worse. Oldest dd's, Beth & Kate, are wrapping it all. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/23/2008 00:10:28 CST (0) Christmas cards and a few digital gifts still left to be made. Otherwise, the rest will have to wait until AFTER the holidays. (nt) - Mirz 12/23/2008 11:09:14 CST (0) Things keep coming up that delay our completion.....again. *sigh* Hopefully we will get enough done to call it good. (nt) - gelsum 12/23/2008 17:47:10 CST (0) 28. *#*#*#*#* What's on the holiday menu if you're cooking? *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/22/2008 01:05:49 CST (5) It is very casual for us this year.... - mom2twelve 12/22/2008 07:48:30 CST (0) we aregoing to havea very traditional dinner - karan 12/22/2008 13:29:40 CST (0) We're bringing holiday breads & cookies. Other than that, not too much cooking this week!! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/23/2008 00:08:17 CST (0) Traditional fare. Turkey and the fixings. Family wouldn't have it any other way! (nt) - Mirz 12/23/2008 11:08:26 CST (0) Steak and shrimp/steak fries/relish tray/deviled eggs/ and one of the kids said we just had to have asparagus. ok I guess. (nt) - gelsum 12/23/2008 17:45:31 CST (0) 27. *#*#*#*#* Who's traveling (& where) for the holidays & who's hosting? *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/22/2008 01:04:02 CST (3) Dh and a handful of the kids are heading to my inlaws on the 26th for a day trip and We are hosting my extended family on the 27th (I wish I could go with dh but I can't swing a day trip and hosting back to back) (nt) - mom2twelve 12/22/2008 07:43:32 CST (0) we are not traveling or hosting but I am looking forward to a nice quiet day at home with my kids for christmas. (nt) - karan 12/22/2008 13:26:56 CST (0) We're traveling to Craig's dad's in Ocean City, MD on Tuesday and to my brother/SIL's in Manassas, VA Christmas Day. I'll be hosting a New Year's Eve party next week. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/23/2008 00:06:23 CST (0) 26. *#*#*#*#* Week of 22-28, December *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/22/2008 00:41:45 CST (0) 25. */*/*/*/* WEEKEND WHIRLWIND: What's going on this weekend? Who's ready for the big day and who's still scrambling? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/19/2008 00:45:05 CST (1) ahhh I love the pic of you and your hubby:) and I am ready for the big day I cant wait!!! this weekend we are delivering our gifts to the family we adopted and sunday is Mass and confirmation class and then we will be celebrating an early Christmas with our oldest dd who is on break from college but has to work Christmas day.I hope all have a safe and great weekend. (nt) - my-8-angels 12/19/2008 14:36:26 CST (0) 24. *^*^*^*^*Happy Birthday Today to Tracy (mom2twelve)!*^*^*^*^* - ckmom 12/17/2008 21:28:24 CST (7) Happy Birthday !!! (nt) - my-8-angels 12/17/2008 22:36:17 CST (0) Warmest birthday wishes to you, my dear! Hope your day was terrific! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/17/2008 23:42:20 CST (0) Happy Birthday!!! (nt) - canadianmom 12/18/2008 08:01:48 CST (0) Happy Birthday!!! This is a great day to be born our dd Stacy is 12 today also!!! (nt) - karan 12/18/2008 08:54:58 CST (0) Thank-you everyone! I had a very blessed day. Children behaving well, dear parents that took me out to lunch, a sweet husband who brought home a yummy ice-cream cake, and the biggest blessing of all was the peace the Lord filled my heart with! (nt) - mom2twelve 12/18/2008 10:25:13 CST (0) Sorry I missed this. Happy belated birthday. (nt) - Mirz 12/23/2008 11:07:14 CST (0) Happy Belated Birthday. Sorry haven't been on much lately. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 12/25/2008 14:47:32 CST (0) 23. */*/*/*/* THINK BACK: WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CHRISTMAS/OTHER DECEMBER HOLIDAY WITH DH LIKE? (after marriage) *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/17/2008 01:07:15 CST (5) Well, I am gonna break the rule right off, because we were married 2 days after Christmas... - gelsum 12/17/2008 10:52:43 CST (0) Our first Christmas was so nice. We were so broke, we gave each other a gift, cause that was all we could afford. We had each other and that was all the gift I needed. (nt) - canadianmom 12/17/2008 12:29:47 CST (0) Our first Christmas together was a bit of a blur because we'd gotten married the night before! We took a break & spent the day with family and then traveled back to resume the honeymoon. :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/17/2008 14:35:30 CST (1) OMG! Andy and I were supposed to be married on Christmas Eve and we got snow in, so we put it off until the spring. (nt) - canadianmom 12/17/2008 17:13:25 CST (0) We got married the day after Christmas!! What a theme we have going here!? (nt) - room4more 12/17/2008 15:52:05 CST (0) Well, I'll add to it. We wanted to get married on Christmas Eve. --m - Mirz 12/18/2008 14:51:39 CST (1) Oh, and Lisa, I LOVE the new siggy photos! You and Craig are a gorgeous couple, and your little ones are priceless!! Look at the pigtails on Helena! (nt) - Mirz 12/18/2008 14:52:32 CST (1) Thanks, M! Yep, she's FINALLY got enough hair! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/19/2008 00:49:16 CST (0) 22. */*/*/*/* CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN CONTINUED! *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/15/2008 00:47:05 CST (6) Oops, there I go again! Make that *Holiday* Countdown, for any & all holidays celebrated in the next few weeks! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/15/2008 00:49:59 CST (0) */*/*/*/* WHAT REMAINS ON THE 2*DO LIST FOR THE HOLIDAYS? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/15/2008 00:53:07 CST (6) Get a few packages to the post office that should have already been out! Then, start and finish all the Christmas prep cooking! (nt) - Mirz 12/15/2008 07:39:48 CST (0) The list is far too long to share.... I don't even have a list yet.... so I guess the to-do list is first up? (nt) - gelsum 12/15/2008 14:33:01 CST (0) find some Christmas spirit and wrap all the presents clean house for adoption workers visit and more than I can think to list. (nt) - karan 12/15/2008 15:21:34 CST (0) on my to do list I have only one thing left and that is to prepare Christmas dinner other than that I can relax and enjoy the festivities (nt) - my-8-angels 12/15/2008 21:24:59 CST (0) Just a little wrapping left, need to mail a box and shop for food, other than that just the fun stuff is left (nt) - room4more 12/15/2008 23:49:59 CST (0) The list is short because Christmas is small this year. Purchase stocking stuffers and Christamas day food. (nt) - mom2twelve 12/16/2008 08:12:15 CST (0) */*/*/*/* GIFTS FOR YOU! What's one material thing you'd like to receive as a gift this holiday? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/15/2008 00:55:05 CST (6) Honestly, dunno. Probably something for the kitchen, but can't think of anything now. (nt) - Mirz 12/15/2008 07:40:44 CST (0) Sirius Satellite radio for the house! That way I could listen to United Nations Radio or Martha Stewart in the kitchen while cooking and cleaning. (nt) - canadianmom 12/15/2008 13:02:14 CST (0) I am not really sure.... I can come up with a list, but it is hard to think of. What I want the most is to give the kids what they want....within reason. LOL (nt) - gelsum 12/15/2008 14:37:06 CST (0) I would like to have a kitchen aid mixer I have just set my mind to the fact I would like to have one (nt) - karan 12/15/2008 15:22:52 CST (1) I have one and I love it! I hope you get it, it is like getting an extra pair of hands! (nt) - canadianmom 12/15/2008 21:17:14 CST (0) it will be my front loading washer and dryer (nt) - my-8-angels 12/15/2008 21:27:49 CST (0) The Shark hardwood floor steam cleaner. (nt) - room4more 12/15/2008 23:50:50 CST (0) */*/*/*/* GIFTS FOR YOU, PT 2! What's one NON-material thing you'd like to receive? (e.g. a night out with DH, a full-night's sleep, etc.) *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/15/2008 00:59:16 CST (6) An extended break from the stress and worry of the past year. Would like some peace and calm that lasts more than 10 minutes! (nt) - Mirz 12/15/2008 07:41:53 CST (1) I am being blatantly honest-SEX, uninterrupted. No fire calls. no "Mathew is dumb", no 3 year old hitting you in the head with an empty milk pitcher telling you that we are out of milk.So sex is my answer(they really need to learn to knock on the door first before coming in). (nt) - canadianmom 12/15/2008 12:30:09 CST (0) For the kids to behave w/o constant reminders. And to have time to have FUN with them. (nt) - gelsum 12/15/2008 14:35:10 CST (0) I would like to bepast the adoption process and back to everyday life. (nt) - karan 12/15/2008 15:24:13 CST (0) I would love to see my granddaughter (nt) - my-8-angels 12/15/2008 21:28:44 CST (0) That my dad would come visit. (nt) - room4more 12/15/2008 23:51:32 CST (0) The joy of the Lord would fill all the hearts of the ones I love! (nt) - mom2twelve 12/16/2008 08:10:47 CST (0) */*/*/*/* GIFTS FOR SOMEONE ELSE: What's one thing, material or non, that you wish you could give someone else? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/15/2008 01:10:24 CST (2) I wish I could visit a few of my internet friends in person. I know it would be a wonderful present for both me and them! (nt) - Mirz 12/15/2008 07:43:02 CST (0) I hope they would consider this a gift; I would really like to see all of my family for the holidays I don't think it is going to happen. (nt) - karan 12/15/2008 15:19:50 CST (0) */*/*/*/* WHAT DO YOU MOST LOOK FORWARD TO THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? LEAST? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/15/2008 01:13:27 CST (4) Most? It being over. LOL! Seriously, just being with family and enjoying good food and company. Least? Just all the stress of preparation and the fact that it's very meager this year. (nt) - Mirz 12/15/2008 07:43:57 CST (0) I am teetering on the brink of insanity at the moment.... so I am not sure I am looking forward to much of anything atm. I hope it gets better though. (nt) - gelsum 12/15/2008 14:39:00 CST (0) forward to the most is the childrens faces Christmas morning the least is when it is over (nt) - my-8-angels 12/15/2008 21:30:46 CST (0) Most - watching the kids get so excited. Least - paying for it all! (nt) - room4more 12/15/2008 23:54:13 CST (0) 21. */*/*/*/* Week of 15-21, December \*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/15/2008 00:44:41 CST (0) 20. ok, i'm not technically on this board yet, but with our impending adoption of four more.... that makes ten. I have some questions... I apologize in advance cause i know you get these alot. - Shawna 12/12/2008 08:15:02 CST (7) congratualations!! - karan 12/12/2008 11:48:30 CST (0) Shawna, there is a lot more discussion of these types of things on the Main board. (m) - Nine-Arrows 12/13/2008 00:16:48 CST (0) Answers. --m - Mirz 12/13/2008 07:15:45 CST (0) Congrats! We have adopted 10 in the last 6 years - momofmany 12/13/2008 18:09:57 CST (0) Awesome Shawna! We drive a - gelsum 12/15/2008 15:19:56 CST (0) Congrats! - room4more 12/16/2008 00:05:43 CST (0) Congratulations!! - mum2adozen 12/18/2008 13:18:44 CST (0) 19. *+*+*+*+* EXCITING WEEKEND PLANS, ANYONE? I'll be nursing a 3-legged guinea pig back to health ~ who can top that?? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/11/2008 23:02:23 CST (2) Also thrilled to add that my hubby is now off until the new year! Thank goodness, he's the glue that holds my head together! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/11/2008 23:21:30 CST (1) Yeah! I get to keep mine after next Friday until the 5th of January.( Unless he has to plow snow or fight a fire ). It is the same time as the kids are off from school. I get nothing done when he is around but I love his company. I hope you and your hubby enjoy the time off. (nt) - canadianmom 12/12/2008 06:33:19 CST (0) Just running to a store and buying 2 stockings for the family we adopted and going to see some lights and sunday is Mass and a relaxing day:) Lisa I hope your guinia pig is doing good and recovery will be speedy. (nt) - my-8-angels 12/14/2008 00:13:37 CST (1) Thanks so much, Michele... it was done yest and he's doing well. Hobbling around just fine! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/14/2008 08:02:24 CST (0) 18. Guinea Pig Woes Continue with Medical Care in the Country. (m) - Nine-Arrows 12/10/2008 21:35:47 CST (2) Wow that poor guinia pig and you all for having to deal with that hope all will be alright and btw we had a 3 legged guinia pig and he did great getting around. (nt) - my-8-angels 12/10/2008 22:13:34 CST (1) Thanks so much for telling me that, Michele ~ that makes me feel a lot more hopeful! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/11/2008 01:32:59 CST (0) I gotta tell ya, that is one tough pig! He has been through so much already, I can't see his amputation slowing him down. Keep us posted.((Hugs)) (nt) - canadianmom 12/11/2008 14:03:46 CST (1) Awww, thanks, dear. His operation is tomorrow. Might sound crazy, but I am praying hard for this little guy! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/11/2008 16:35:05 CST (1) I have an animal lover(m) - canadianmom 12/12/2008 06:46:21 CST (1) OMGosh, I can't tell you how much that means to me! (m) - Nine-Arrows 12/12/2008 10:01:02 CST (0) 17. Just Thinking - my-8-angels 12/10/2008 20:13:15 CST (1) ((( Awww ))) ... - Nine-Arrows 12/10/2008 20:44:14 CST (1) Thanks Lisa (nt) - my-8-angels 12/10/2008 22:10:31 CST (0) 16. *!*!* The LOK Holiday Update is now on the main site. We have lots of fun stuff, plus some new printables. Be sure to check it out! *!*!* (nt) - Mirz 12/08/2008 12:02:49 CST (0) 15. I was reminded of a great quote by Corrie Ten Boom at service yesterday I hope it encourages you. (religious) - mom2twelve 12/08/2008 07:23:50 CST (1) I love it & it's sooo TRUE! As long as my focus is on Him, I can navigate 'most any water. Take my eyes off: KERPLUNK. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/08/2008 11:07:06 CST (1) I'm in that same boat! (nt) - mom2twelve 12/08/2008 11:37:09 CST (0) 14. *+*+*+*+* Something New: MEGA MOMS' HEALTH... a "Well Mom" check, if you will! *+*+*+*+* - Nine-Arrows 12/08/2008 00:43:24 CST (2) oh yeah - lisa226968 12/13/2008 01:26:30 CST (0) oh yeah - lisa226968 12/13/2008 01:42:16 CST (1) Oh my, it seems we're on opposite ends of the spectrum, then. Well, that doesn't sound fun, either! Hope you get it all straightened out. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/15/2008 01:18:45 CST (0) 13. *+*+*+*+* CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/08/2008 00:17:06 CST (5) *+*+*+*+* GIFTS: What's been purchased? What's still to hunt down? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/08/2008 00:19:51 CST (5) Almost done still hunting down an 8g MP3 player for my son, we missed a sale where they were $60 hoping to find that again. (nt) - mom2twelve 12/08/2008 07:14:39 CST (0) Honestly, I haven't started, but I DO know what I'm getting and Craig & I are beginning tonight. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/08/2008 16:13:25 CST (1) lucky! - lisa226968 12/13/2008 01:59:18 CST (0) I believe I am as done as I am going to be. (nt) - karan 12/09/2008 19:50:56 CST (0) About done. Still need ds16 indoor soccer cleats, dd9 outfit, and dh psp games. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 12/10/2008 09:35:08 CST (0) Well the few things I bought were done a month ago (did a few sidejobs for extra $$$). Now on a mad dash to finish the remaining hand-crafted gifts! (nt) - Mirz 12/15/2008 07:37:33 CST (0) *+*+*+*+* DECORATIONS: What's been done? Yet to do? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/08/2008 00:21:37 CST (2) Outside lights and tree are up... that's about it for us. Oh, and lights around the deck still to go. I really like them because it's SO dark here! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/08/2008 16:15:02 CST (0) lights and blow ups outside and tree and stocking inside we are ready, now if I could find a little spirit. (nt) - karan 12/09/2008 19:53:13 CST (0) *+*+*+*+* BAKING: What kind/how many goodies are already done? Still to come? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/08/2008 00:23:41 CST (2) Everyone probably already knows I don't do a lot of that... my girls will do some as the day draws near. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/08/2008 16:16:51 CST (0) None done. Hoping to get on that this week! (nt) - Mirz 12/15/2008 07:38:16 CST (0) *+*+*+*+* SEASONAL SANITY: Intact? No longer intact? (Or wasn't intact to begin with).*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/08/2008 00:25:55 CST (2) Well, my sanity is always a delicate matter... I will say that it's hanging in there for the time being! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/08/2008 16:19:03 CST (0) I'm always stressed out, so this is just a little added to the top! (nt) - Mirz 12/15/2008 07:38:57 CST (0) Let me also add an apology here to anyone who doesn't celebrate Christmas... and please feel free to share about the holidays/traditions/family activities you participate in this month! Thanks. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/08/2008 01:28:33 CST (1) I have 3 celebrations on the go this month! Eid al Adha, Hanukkah and Christmas. - canadianmom 12/08/2008 10:21:52 CST (1) Thanks so much for sharing that... I'm a mutt, too, religiously & racially, and I completely understand. My allegiance is (m) - Nine-Arrows 12/08/2008 11:02:32 CST (0) 12. *+*+*+*+* Week of 8-14, December *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/07/2008 23:54:03 CST (0) 11. *~*~*~*~* WEEKEND FEATS, FUN, FANTASY? What's going on in your Mega Woman Weekend? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/04/2008 23:46:51 CST (4) saturday morning is the walk and knock , the afternoon is working the tree pickup for the heritage girls tree sale, going to see the christmas boats on the columbian at nite and sunday is Mass and confirmation class. (nt) - my-8-angels 12/05/2008 00:29:53 CST (0) Going out with Craig tonight and buying the tree, party for my son & my mom Saturday night. Everything else business as usual, esp working on some clothes organization I began last weekend. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/05/2008 07:37:22 CST (0) Sat am is the women's Christmas breakfast at church (praying that many get saved) saturday evening Christmas decorating Sun am church and Sun Pm home group dinner/fellowship--Then there is alway the reg mom duties 3 meals a day, playing with kids, house straightening and laundry (nt) - mom2twelve 12/05/2008 08:10:55 CST (0) Making a big push to get my holiday projects done. Various handmade gifts, starting some Christmas cooking (going to pre-make and freeze several things), and may endeavor to get the tree up! (nt) - Mirz 12/05/2008 14:18:45 CST (0) 10. I wanted to share something with you all. (m) - Nine-Arrows 12/03/2008 01:13:52 CST (9) Happy Birthday, Scottie!!! --m - Mirz 12/03/2008 07:12:01 CST (0) Lisa this is just a testamony of how great our God is and how faithful you and your husband are to raise and train your kids in HIm! Oh yes and happy birthday Scott! (nt) - mom2twelve 12/03/2008 07:27:01 CST (0) Oh Lisa how sweet and Happy Birthday Scott!! (nt) - karan 12/03/2008 10:01:27 CST (0) Happy Birthday!! It always impresses me how God lets them grow older and lets them stay your baby at the same time. (nt) - canadianmom 12/03/2008 10:35:11 CST (0) Happy birthday to him! I know just how you feel, Lisa. (nt) - YankeeMom 12/03/2008 12:53:56 CST (0) Happy Birthday , Scott This age is a milestone for the child but also for the parent as well (nt) - my-8-angels 12/03/2008 15:48:01 CST (0) Happy Birthday!! (nt) - room4more 12/04/2008 00:01:44 CST (1) Thanks so much, you guys, I really do love you all and feel like we're true friends. :) It meant a lot to me to share this with you! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/04/2008 01:05:00 CST (0) Happy 18th birthday scott! What an accomplishment! (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 12/04/2008 10:47:05 CST (0) How Wonderful!!! Happy Birthday to Scott, and big hugs for you Lisa. (nt) - gelsum 12/04/2008 12:36:33 CST (0) 9. *%*%*%*%* Holiday Icon Poll -- Mega Version *%*%*%*%* (nt) - Mirz 12/01/2008 07:54:31 CST (10) *@*@* Have you ever played with a dreidel? *@*@* (nt) - Mirz 12/01/2008 07:55:39 CST (7) No (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 12/01/2008 08:38:38 CST (0) no (nt) - my-8-angels 12/01/2008 16:28:07 CST (0) No. I haven't known many Jewish families, even when we lived in S. FL (which has a large Jewish population.) (nt) - YankeeMom 12/01/2008 17:06:56 CST (0) no (nt) - karan 12/01/2008 19:17:07 CST (0) In grade school we did, but I don't remember much about it. (nt) - room4more 12/02/2008 00:41:03 CST (0) Yes, we did... every Hanukkah during my childhood. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/05/2008 00:00:49 CST (0) Nope (nt) - Mirz 12/07/2008 11:07:41 CST (0) *@*@* Which of your kids makes you the most giddy? *@*@* (nt) - Mirz 12/01/2008 08:02:24 CST (7) Definitely my 2yr old dd and my 4 yr old ds! (nt) - mom2twelve 12/01/2008 12:13:54 CST (0) they all do is some way or another (nt) - my-8-angels 12/01/2008 16:28:48 CST (0) I have to say my baby (the 2-year-old) because she is saying and doing SUCH cute things! But our 3 yob is a close second! (nt) - YankeeMom 12/01/2008 17:07:51 CST (0) my dd Stacy (7th grader) (nt) - karan 12/01/2008 19:22:31 CST (0) the babies! (nt) - room4more 12/02/2008 00:40:16 CST (0) Define "giddy." If we mean "swept away with happiness," then Kate, who's going thru some major spiritual growth right now. If we mean "a feeling of not being able to catch your breath," then Helena. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/05/2008 00:07:29 CST (0) Violet. She has such a personality. But a close second is Raif. He has an amazing sense of humor and truly has a silly streak! (nt) - Mirz 12/07/2008 11:08:29 CST (0) *@*@* How much do you think you'll end up spending on gifts this holiday season? *@*@* (nt) - Mirz 12/01/2008 08:02:24 CST (7) About $1000, but that is way more than we normally spend.. - mommy2jkserjl 12/01/2008 08:44:59 CST (0) We hope to stay under $800 but we will probally hit $1000 with food and extras. (nt) - mom2twelve 12/01/2008 12:07:42 CST (0) you know honestly I dont keep track (nt) - my-8-angels 12/01/2008 16:30:12 CST (1) I don't either... and that's my downfall every year. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/05/2008 00:11:05 CST (0) Wow, I'm not sure. $500? (nt) - YankeeMom 12/01/2008 17:08:27 CST (0) I am not sure right now we have only spent about $150 and I just can't seem to find any desire to go shopping (nt) - karan 12/01/2008 19:18:36 CST (1) along this line I had been thinking about - karan 12/01/2008 19:26:15 CST (1) we did that with our oldest ds cell phone a few years ago it was wrapped in 10 different boxes till it was quite large and he had no idea what it was. He did enjoy the suspense and we all did too. on that note I have - my-8-angels 12/01/2008 19:49:22 CST (0) Well.... - room4more 12/02/2008 00:39:06 CST (0) Very hard to say. Since most gifts will be made, I need to factor in the cost of materials. --m - Mirz 12/07/2008 11:10:56 CST (0) *@*@* Do you make a gingerbread house every year? *@*@* (nt) - Mirz 12/01/2008 08:02:24 CST (8) No, but we are going to Lowes to make wooden ones in a few days. Gotta love those free projects. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 12/01/2008 08:46:07 CST (0) yes we do and one made of sugar cubes my dh does (nt) - my-8-angels 12/01/2008 16:30:53 CST (0) No, but my now 21yo son made one several years ago and was just talking about making another with the younger kids. (nt) - YankeeMom 12/01/2008 17:09:20 CST (0) yes this is my oldest dd's favorite thing about Christmas. (nt) - karan 12/01/2008 19:23:42 CST (0) Yes. I buy the kits on sale after Christmas and then save them for the next year. (nt) - room4more 12/02/2008 00:23:00 CST (0) Not every year, but we have some years. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/05/2008 00:12:56 CST (0) No. But my sister's GMIL loves to make them, and thinks it's great we have a big family, so she gives us a big one every year. (nt) - Mirz 12/07/2008 11:12:40 CST (0) No but this year we - mommytokings 12/15/2008 22:01:07 CST (0) *@*@* If you're baking this holiday season, what do you plan to make? How many dozen cookie? *@*@* (nt) - Mirz 12/01/2008 08:02:24 CST (5) Well, yes we bake and here is our list... - mommy2jkserjl 12/01/2008 08:35:22 CST (0) yes we do and its all done (nt) - my-8-angels 12/01/2008 16:31:37 CST (0) Yes, the 2 oldest girls and I will bake cookies . . . - YankeeMom 12/01/2008 17:10:33 CST (0) I do some light baking, my lovely mother still does most of it for us. (nt) - room4more 12/02/2008 00:21:21 CST (0) Not sure... my girls will do some holiday baking and we also have a lot of birthdays this month that we bake cakes for. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/05/2008 00:14:29 CST (0) *@*@* Who is your favorite celebrity monkey (i.e. movie, cartoon, etc)? *@*@* (nt) - Mirz 12/01/2008 08:02:24 CST (5) Most definatly Curious George. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 12/01/2008 08:36:21 CST (0) Totally agree!!!!!!!!!!!! (nt) - mom2twelve 12/01/2008 12:12:47 CST (1) Me, too ~ CG! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/05/2008 00:15:29 CST (0) King Kong (nt) - YankeeMom 12/01/2008 17:11:45 CST (0) Okay, this is where I admit that my ds George is named after Curious George. When I was 5 I had to have hernia surgery, so my mom got me the CG Goes to the Hospital book and a CG stuffed animal. CG instanly became my best friend (BTW I still have my CG stuffy). It took a few sons to wear DH down on the name, but finally I got my real life George - AND boy is he living up to the name!! (nt) - room4more 12/02/2008 00:18:32 CST (0) Code Monkey. (nt) - Mirz 12/07/2008 11:11:34 CST (0) *@*@* What do you do to help yourself not get too pessimistic during hard times? *@*@* (nt) - Mirz 12/01/2008 08:02:24 CST (3) Pray, read the Bible, talk to my DH, enjoy my kids. (nt) - YankeeMom 12/01/2008 17:12:24 CST (1) This about sums it up! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/05/2008 00:16:08 CST (0) I would say one of the things I do most is pray, I also try and think what is the hard times about :stress, money, sickness and how long I anticipate it to last and make plans for the future (nt) - karan 12/01/2008 19:29:42 CST (0) Remind myself of all the hard things I've already been through and that they turned out okay, so this will too. Talk with dh and know that between the two of us we can handle most of what life brings our way. (nt) - room4more 12/02/2008 00:12:46 CST (0) *@*@* What is the most snow you've gotten in your area (that you actually remember)? *@*@* (nt) - Mirz 12/01/2008 08:02:24 CST (5) Alot, that's all I know. We live in Northern NY so we have already been buried. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 12/01/2008 08:38:12 CST (0) where we live now we dont get snow but when we lived in new york I remember it being where we had to shovel our way out the door and then shovel the car out as it was completely covered. (nt) - my-8-angels 12/01/2008 16:33:43 CST (0) Oh gosh -- 2-3 feet (at once.) (nt) - YankeeMom 12/01/2008 17:16:28 CST (0) how I wish we could have SNOW!! we have lived here ,SC, 12 yrs and the most snow I can remember is about two inches one time boohooo (nt) - karan 12/01/2008 19:33:57 CST (0) When I was in high school, it was up to my waist one time... which isn't saying much since I'm so short... I really don't know. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/04/2008 23:59:10 CST (0) *@*@* Do you have any big tea drinkers at your house? If so, who? *@*@* (nt) - Mirz 12/01/2008 08:02:24 CST (7) Yes, my dd14. She loves it. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 12/01/2008 08:37:09 CST (0) Yes Rick and my 13yr old ds and 15yr old dd (nt) - mom2twelve 12/01/2008 12:11:58 CST (0) I drink lots of tea and so does my oldest dd and my 17 year old ds (nt) - my-8-angels 12/01/2008 16:34:36 CST (0) Only iced tea in the summer (which we all love.) None of us drinks hot tea (I'm a coffee lover.) (nt) - YankeeMom 12/01/2008 17:17:13 CST (0) I love a hot cup of tea at night my ds 13 drinks iced tea (nt) - karan 12/01/2008 19:37:18 CST (0) All of us drink tea - hot and cold. We go through about 2 gallons a day....we were meant to live in the South..lol! (nt) - room4more 12/02/2008 00:09:19 CST (0) Not really... my older girls drink hot tea on occasion. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/05/2008 00:16:54 CST (0) *@*@* If you setup a tree yearly, what size is it usually? *@*@* (nt) - Mirz 12/01/2008 08:02:24 CST (6) our tree is usually around 7 to 7 1/2 feet tall (nt) - my-8-angels 12/01/2008 16:27:35 CST (0) Both are about 7 ft. (nt) - YankeeMom 12/01/2008 17:17:54 CST (0) seven feet or so (nt) - karan 12/01/2008 19:39:59 CST (0) This is only our 2nd year in our big house, so our trees used to be pretty small. Last year we got a 12' just because we could, this year we went with a 7'. (nt) - room4more 12/02/2008 00:07:30 CST (0) I have no idea! I guess about 7, since that's what everybody else said! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/05/2008 00:18:15 CST (0) 6ft - mommytokings 12/15/2008 22:06:42 CST (0) 8. *~*~*~*~* And you know I gotta ask: Who's already DONE with Christmas shopping? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/01/2008 01:15:57 CST (5) Basically done here. Just a couple more to get and a few stocking stuffers. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 12/01/2008 08:32:26 CST (0) Not yet but my shopping is well under way! (nt) - mom2twelve 12/01/2008 12:11:16 CST (0) Me Me Me (nt) - my-8-angels 12/01/2008 16:35:44 CST (0) I'm done enough to be able to look forward to what's left. (nt) - room4more 12/02/2008 00:04:46 CST (0) I'm done *shopping*--meaning what I can afford to buy. I still have a ton to *handmake* which is stressing me out! (nt) - Mirz 12/02/2008 06:41:51 CST (0) 7. *~*~*~*~* BUDDY CHECKUP: Leave a message for a special Board Buddy here! *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/01/2008 01:05:25 CST (1) Lisa--Sending you a big (((HUG)))...just because. (nt) - Mirz 12/02/2008 06:42:28 CST (1) Awww, thanks for that, my dear! You know I've got much love for you. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/02/2008 12:50:13 CST (0) 6. *~*~*~*~* MEGA MOMS SHARE: STORIES, STRATEGIES, STRUGGLES, & STRENGTHS: This week, LIES WOMEN BELIEVE.*~*~*~*~* - Nine-Arrows 12/01/2008 00:56:25 CST (2) I do at times . . . - YankeeMom 12/01/2008 17:05:10 CST (0) Sometimes but not that often anymore:) - my-8-angels 12/01/2008 23:33:38 CST (0) 5. *~*~*~*~* Our House, In the Middle of the Street: Who's got Christmas decorations up already? Whatcha got? What's yet to come? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/01/2008 00:23:45 CST (6) We have the tree up and inside decorations. May put up some outdoor decorations this coming weekend, just depends on weather. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 12/01/2008 08:31:27 CST (0) We don't have anything up yet. We hope to have it up by the end of the week. (nt) - mom2twelve 12/01/2008 12:10:29 CST (0) everything inside and out woohoo its Christmas (nt) - my-8-angels 12/01/2008 16:25:11 CST (0) We started. The kid's artificial tree is up in the family room. I'm decorating the rest of the house little by little, then the real tree in a week or so. Some snow on the ground, so it feels more festive! (nt) - YankeeMom 12/01/2008 17:01:57 CST (0) We got our tree and the deco's are on the front porch all ready to go. (nt) - room4more 12/01/2008 23:59:57 CST (0) The lights have been up outside since Thanksgiving and the tree went up today! YAY! Eldest dd also put lights around the windows (inside) of everybody's bedrooms. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/06/2008 18:40:34 CST (0) 4. *~*~*~*~* Mega Calendar: What's your Mega Woman itinerary for the week ahead? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/01/2008 00:20:19 CST (0) 3. *~*~*~*~* ROLL CALL: Name & number and tell the truth: do you DELIGHT in the holidays or DREAD them... or somewhere in between? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/01/2008 00:17:17 CST (14) Shannon with 8 children. I mostly delight in the holidays, but dreat the crowds. I saw on the news that... - mommy2jkserjl 12/01/2008 08:30:25 CST (0) Penelope, 10, It depends on the day, the activity, and how well the children have behaved, and how much responsibility I have! LOL (nt) - gelsum 12/01/2008 11:53:47 CST (0) Tracy (40) 11 kids on eath and 1 in heaven I generally delight in the holidays . (nt) - mom2twelve 12/01/2008 12:09:25 CST (0) michelle with 8 and if you cant tell I just love them (nt) - my-8-angels 12/01/2008 16:24:19 CST (0) Kristin w/9 + one due in 6 weeks! I love the holidays, as long as they are not too stressful. My kids are nuts about tradition, so the holidays are very fun here. (nt) - YankeeMom 12/01/2008 17:00:51 CST (0) karan w/8 I usually delight in the holidays but I can't seem to find the spirit this year (maybe if it would snow) (nt) - karan 12/01/2008 22:36:07 CST (0) Michele with 9. I delight for the most part. (nt) - room4more 12/01/2008 23:57:42 CST (0) Kathy with 9 and a half kids. I LOVE holiday seasons. We will be having our summer break so I'm looking forward to 7 weeks, YAY! (nt) - duedrop 12/05/2008 01:40:03 CST (0) Lisa with 5g/4b and somewhere in between... although this year I am rolling with it and enjoying the holiday prep more than I usually do! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/06/2008 18:38:15 CST (0) Kim with 12, - momofmany 12/09/2008 07:34:34 CST (1) Welcome, Kim! Looking forward to getting to know you! Please join in some of the discussions sometime. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/09/2008 08:52:31 CST (0) Kelly with 10 - BusyMommyto10 12/14/2008 19:21:51 CST (0) New Here!! - mommytokings 12/15/2008 08:41:52 CST (1) Kelly (above) and Jasmine: so glad you've found us! Do visit often and join right in! The women here are friendly & fun and we always like to meet more moms-of-many. And Jasmine (m) - Nine-Arrows 12/15/2008 09:26:07 CST (0) Shari with 12 , I enjoy Christmas (nt) - mum2adozen 12/15/2008 18:04:43 CST (0) Christi 37 with 14 kids, 16+ weeks with #15, love love love Christmas, love it!! (nt) - Christi-Momof14 12/21/2008 20:41:51 CST (0) 2. *~*~*~*~* RTAs and Reposts *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/01/2008 00:11:02 CST (0) 1. *~*~*~*~* Welcome to the Mega Family Forum for the month of DECEMBER, 2008 (I TOLD you we would soon be hurtling headlong into the holidays)! *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 12/01/2008 00:08:29 CST (0) Total Messages = 338 Last entry posted on: 12/31/2008 20:48:27 CST Start A New Thread Search This Forum Refresh Board Thank you for visiting our Forums! If you experience a problem or violation, contact the moderator. Message Boards powered by Ravenswood Forums Don't have a large family yet, or have less than 5? Visit our sister-site, Lotsofkids.com!