With the added family here and the extra kids (and 2 more adults), I'm truly surprised how much as human beings we can stretch without breaking. I literally expected the worst. I did have a family living with us back in 2009 but it was a different situation and I was also different. I couldn't handle a whole lot of stress and I really did feel I was gonna break.
As soon as the 3 extra kids moved in, we added them to the daily chore list. Just to make the transition easier for them, I took the easiest chore from each of my kids so they can just get used to everything. It's working out well so I don't think I'll be changing it at all. I'm not saying their chore is like picking up one piece of paper, I just didn't want to overwhelm them and give them the hardest ones right off the bat. My kids are keeping their main chores as is.
I figured I was so stretched I couldn't possibly have any more kids after this 8th one. After seeing how it's been with 10 kids I realize, it's very possible to have a lot of kids without going insane and finding myself in a corner sucking my thumb. It is a little bit different because my kids know the routine. Usually we do the same thing daily. We eat in the morning, bible study, homeschool, lunch, chores, play, dinner. Then at night after dinner they were always in their room at 8:30pm sharp. They learned to never come out unless they are quietly using the restroom and going straight back to their rooms without talking to anyone else in another room. It was mommy and daddy's quiet time. I think that's the main challenge and getting the kids that aren't used to that routine, used to it. As of now, we'll get them into their room but they'll come out for 4 hours straight with requests. That's the main thing I'm hoping will change over the next few months. :) But if that's the only problem I'm facing (except house gets way dirtier faster), then I'm a blessed lady.
Today I'm 4 months pregnant. Wheeeeee!!!! My little boy is growing, has a very strong heartbeat, and I've only gained 4 lbs so far. Hallelujah. Ha ha. I'm still thinking his name will be Jaxon but don't you think Dash is more appropriate for a boy name in this family? Ha.
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You are amazing! I do believe that God gives us the strength to rise to the challenges of having more people in the house. We now have 6 kids and 2 adults, but soon my Mum and niece will be here too. Some days I'm a little bit crazy, but when everyone pitches in and I keep my eyes on God--life is good. So happy about the new baby!!! BTW, this is my new blog. Just trying to build something that might help other foster parents. :-) I don't remember if you have a blog list, but if you do would you add me? Thanks, Bonnie
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