Tuesday, March 1, 2011

I don't know how they do it

Moms with big families that is.  Last week a friend of mine asked me if I wanted to join her on a trip to the Baltimore Aquarium. And while we had a great time I found it but a bit stressful at times too; see we had five kids and one on the way (she is 7 months pregnant) between the 2 of us.  Add in a couple hundred kids on school trips and wow did we have our work cut out for us.  Keeping an eye on 4 kids going in opposite directions can be really tricky and I must say I did not see much of the Aquarium as I was too busy watching out for our little ones.  How do moms with big families do it and I don't mean big families like the Duggers (the older ones watch the younger ones), I mean the families that have more young kids than hands.  I think my stress level would be through the roof and that was with well behaved children.  I think I'll stick with the two I've got, I like to enjoy the attractions we go to and not worry about missing kids.  We were so busy I didn't even have time to take out my camera.
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8 comments:

  1. Melissa PayneMarch 1, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I know! We got to three and I felt outnumbered. Hats off to all those who manage it and do it well.

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  2. The Naked MotherMarch 1, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I'm with you- two kids are probably enough for me. I had big plans for a big family when this circus started and now I think our circus tent may be at capacity!

    By the way, your header photograph is gorgeous! Where was it taken?

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  3. AnonymousMarch 1, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    at least they sound like they were all on thier best behaviour. i guess that kind of thing comes with practice. i agree with Melissa "hats off to all..."!
    new subscriber via rss

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  4. AmieMarch 1, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    That photo was taken in Jasper, Alberta Canada. We took a tram up a mountain and then we hiked to the top of that mountain. I love Jasper it is one of the most beautiful spots on earth.

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  5. Tales of a Hockey WifeMarch 1, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Thanks for the blog visit and the comment....I am happy with two kids also.....I have two hands and two kids!

    As a former flight attendant....I too love to travel...I just wish I could still do it for free! Sounds like you are busy, and the kids are seeing some great spots!

    Cheers!

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  6. AshleyMarch 1, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Thanks for following, I'm your newest follower too! You and me share the same passion for traveling. :) Yep I have three small children and feel constantly overwhelmed, especially when I take them places all by myself. I'm hoping it will get much easier as they get older (fingers crossed!)

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  7. mimilovesall8March 2, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    I am your newest follower. I hope you will follow me back. Thanks, http://mimilovesall8.blogspot.com

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  8. BrandiMarch 2, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Yeah I agree. 2 is probably enough for us too. We only have one right now, but the thought of having 3 kind of makes me hyperventilate!! At least they were behaving themselves!!

    Thanks for stopping by Ohmadremia.com, I am returning the love and hoping to live through your traveling adventures!!
    ~Brandi

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