mamallamaof9kids

Murphy’s Law pt. 1

My children used to watch a show called Murphy’s Law. The main character was a boy named Milo Murphy. If you’ve never heard of Murphy’s Law it goes something like this “If something can go wrong, it will go wrong.” In the show, Milo had a backpack that was always filled with random helpful thingsContinue reading “Murphy’s Law pt. 1”

Time Management and Change

You know what happens when life gets crazy? Things drop off, like blogging. One thing that I’m always trying to figure out is time management. One upon a time when I was a stay-at-home mom I had a system that worked fairly well for us, but now, not so much. About 16 years ago IContinue reading “Time Management and Change”

Health Issues and Food Tests

Over the past year I’ve been trying to figure out some health issues. At first, I didn’t realize that something might be going on, but when I stopped and looked back, I realized I might need to get checked out. It started with not being able to handle heat during the summer. I started sweatingContinue reading “Health Issues and Food Tests”

Lindsey’s Birthday

Lindsey turned 18. This means that we have another legal adult living in our house. I can hardly believe that this beautiful girl has been part of our family for 18 years already. I remember so many things from when she was a little girl, and it doesn’t seem like it was that long ago.Continue reading “Lindsey’s Birthday”

Going Back to College

In August I registered to go back to college. I applied and was accepted Western Governors University, an online college based out of Utah. I applied for dual licensure in Elementary Education and Special Education. In September I began classes. This college is unique in that each term is 6 months long and you don’tContinue reading “Going Back to College”

Blast From the Past

This past weekend I ended up going through a lot of old photos looking for ones of my senior daughter to share for her graduation slideshow. I also went back to my old blog to see if I had posted pictures there. Did you know I used to have a different blog? I’m going toContinue reading “Blast From the Past”

Nocturnal Visitors to the Garden

Earlier this summer I had some weird things happening in my garden. I’d go out in the morning to weed and large pieces of carpet that I used to smother out weeds would be moved. They would be tossed or pulled aside from where I had them, but they would also be laying in suchContinue reading “Nocturnal Visitors to the Garden”

Another Chore Wheel

Shortly after I made my last chore post I changed things up. I have finally accepted something about my personality, I hate having to do follow-up for rewards. Our little ticket system for screen time was a disaster. Having kids come to me at the end of a chore, or even the end of aContinue reading “Another Chore Wheel”

Saga In The Garden

I haven’t written much because I’ve been busy working in the garden and on my yard, along with trying to keep these kids alive. My garden was looking amazing! I had small tomatoes on a couple of plants and lots of blossoms on some of the other ones. My peas had flowers all over. TheContinue reading “Saga In The Garden”

So Many Kids part 1- You Have How Many? You Know What Causes That, Right?

I threw out a question on Instagram asking what people might like to know about me. One person asked what it was like raising so many kids with varied personalities. Well, it’s an adventure, that’s for sure! I didn’t start out thinking I was going to have such a large family. Well, that’s not completelyContinue reading “So Many Kids part 1- You Have How Many? You Know What Causes That, Right?”