Comments on Raising Five: I still remember

Wow, that was amazing. Someone understand EXACTLY...

2009-05-21T01:30:00.203-05:00

Wow, that was amazing. Someone understand EXACTLY where I am...and she says that it's worth it. I needed to hear that today. Thanks. Love from Alex in Australia

i only have 2 kids (4 and almost 6) and that still...

2009-05-17T17:10:00.000-05:00

i only have 2 kids (4 and almost 6) and that still describes my days - and you had me laughing so much so thank you!

Wonderful post - I would say "Welcome to my world!...

2009-05-17T15:03:00.000-05:00

Wonderful post - I would say "Welcome to my world!" (the name of my blog)..... but I only have three kids!

A great description of the wonderful realities of being a mum, and I wouldn't change it for the world :)

Thanks for sharing.

I didn't homeschool (except for one year...and tha...

2009-05-17T14:48:00.000-05:00

I didn't homeschool (except for one year...and that wasn't by choice) and I only have three but I remember all those thoughts and the tiredness and the being pulled into a billion directions...so thanks.

Nail. on. the. head. Awesome.

2009-05-17T14:23:00.000-05:00

Nail. on. the. head.

Awesome.

Followed the link to your blog from Musings of a H...

2009-05-17T11:52:00.000-05:00

Followed the link to your blog from Musings of a Housewife - great post! I've only got one so far, who is sixteen months old, and I already feel like this sometimes! Thank you for the words of inspiration and for letting me know that I'm not alone!!!

Does it REALLY get better? Sigh... I can SO relate...

2009-05-16T19:52:00.000-05:00

Does it REALLY get better? Sigh... I can SO relate. And I only have three. And they are not homeschooled.

Thanks for letting us know that we're not alone.

Hi Katherine! I have not been such a great blogge...

2009-04-21T22:38:00.000-05:00

Hi Katherine! I have not been such a great blogger this last year but I still catch up with you when I can! So I love this post! I am so there...though we are potty training our last one! I cant even believe it...we have been in diapers since 1998 with only one short break! Whooo Hooo!

The last time I "talked" to you was when we moved from a small town to the Dallas area right before Christmas. It has been a great move for our family but we are now making some needed adjustments. It is very easy to get and stay busy here.

Oh well...just wanted to say hello and thank you for sharing your heart. It totally blesses me!

Love it!!! I'm sending the link to some friends wh...

2009-03-26T09:33:00.000-05:00

Love it!!! I'm sending the link to some friends who could probably use a little encouragement. :)

Wow, I needed to read this tonight...as I type wit...

2009-03-21T17:28:00.000-05:00

Wow, I needed to read this tonight...as I type with one hand b/c I'm rocking my one month old baby girl! I'm exhausted and overwhelmed...trying to adjust to being a mom to a 4 year old, 2 year old and our newest baby! Thanks!!! I always find encouragement when I visit here!

LOVE it. I also loved your "Where do I fit in"" po...

2009-03-19T06:56:00.000-05:00

LOVE it. I also loved your "Where do I fit in"" post--I identify with that SO much.

Oh, you got it PERFECTLY!!! Have you been eavesdr...

2009-03-18T21:43:00.000-05:00

Oh, you got it PERFECTLY!!! Have you been eavesdropping on our household? It's all SO, SO true!

I laughed hysterically at all the yeses, nos, and ...

2009-03-16T16:06:00.000-05:00

I laughed hysterically at all the yeses, nos, and please dos - it was like you had hidden a microphone in my living room. LOL! So very real. And yes, we will all live through it (except maybe the hamster).

So loving this...I copied and pasted it and sent i...

2009-03-16T14:31:00.000-05:00

So loving this...I copied and pasted it and sent it to some of my friends who can totally relate....thanks so much for sharing....

Thank you so much for this wonderful post. It came...

2009-03-16T10:28:00.000-05:00

Thank you so much for this wonderful post. It came at such a needed time. Life has been so crazy here. The kids are now 11,10,7,5 & 18mo. The days go by slowly, but the years pass so quickly. I am trying to remember to cherish these times.

God bless you for being such an encouragement.

It's been so long since I posted that I don't even remember my password.

Debbie (gracealone07@gmail.com)

oh girl i needed this! thanks with a 10,6,5,20mont...

2009-03-15T18:50:00.000-05:00

oh girl i needed this! thanks with a 10,6,5,20month old and a baby on the way i am exhausted most days. i have friends who think i have it all together at times and i tell them "uh just comespend a day here"lol

anyhow thanks for all the great posts!

Okay, this is the first time I've seen your blog, ...

2009-03-15T18:22:00.000-05:00

Okay, this is the first time I've seen your blog, but it CRACKED ME UP! I'm an only child and I've got 6 wonderful children (11, 9, 8, 5, 3, and 13 months). I know it's nuts, but I'm actually pregnant again (and I'm not even a homeschooler - ha!). This SO describes most of our days! God is SO good and having this crazy life makes us see the riches and the depths of His grace! Thanks for describing it so well!

I love you blog and yes it does get better, proble...

2009-03-15T17:44:00.000-05:00

I love you blog and yes it does get better, problems become a little mor difficult...but usually not as constantly draining!
Thanks for sharing Katherine!
Angela in NC

Thanks for the reminder of how it USED TO BE and t...

2009-03-15T12:55:00.000-05:00

Thanks for the reminder of how it USED TO BE and that it does actually and is actually easier now. My kids are 5, 8, 10, 12. The struggles are still there, but they are different now and not so time consuming, but more emotionally consuming. But oh, do I remember...and I often think...How did I do it??!! The irony, too, is that my husband worked nights for about 15 years, so I was a single mom with him gone all night and sleeping all day. Just 2 years ago he switched to days. I tell him he had perfect timing.
I see other moms with all their little kids and think how did I handle all that? and at the same time, Oh am I glad I'm done with that! Most of the time I didn't even realize how hard it actually was until I looked back. You just did it. And one day turned into the next...
The next milestone on my list? The extrication of the bathroom stool - oh am I ready to gain that space back and quit stubbing my toe on a daily basis!

So it does get easier, moms, and you'll look back and think it all went by in the blink of an eye! (And so worth every minute!)

Know what got me through? Other moms in the same position. Keep supporting one another ladies!

thanks.

today's been a good day, but tough....

2009-03-14T22:57:00.000-05:00

thanks.

today's been a good day, but tough.

5 years ago today my 1st son was born. our third child. he lived for 12 days. March is a tough month. but i get through. i get through for the other 5! ages: 7, 6, 3, 2, 4mon.

thanks for knowing all about the day to day.

gonna link to and share! loved it.

Oh. My heart is so refreshed.

My ...

2009-03-14T22:31:00.000-05:00

Oh. My heart is so refreshed.

My eyes are heavy as I read this, and there is no end or break in sight for days. But I am bolstered by the reminder that He is my strength.

Thank you, Katherine.

Ah, you know us moms. Thanks again for your hones...

2009-03-14T22:08:00.000-05:00

Ah, you know us moms. Thanks again for your honesty. I so love your writing...so it does get better, huh? :)

Where you at my house yesterday? I read this thin...

2009-03-14T18:03:00.000-05:00

Where you at my house yesterday? I read this thinking all the while "really? really? Am I really not the only one who feels this way?" Thank you so much Katherine for being honest and encouraging all at the same time!

Terra

Hi Katherine,

BLESS YOU! BLESS YOU! BLESS ...

2009-03-14T17:18:00.000-05:00

Hi Katherine,

BLESS YOU! BLESS YOU! BLESS YOU! I've been down with the flu for the last week....the kind where the 1 yr old sat in the same diaper until 4 pm b/c I was SICK! It is so nice to read such encouraging words. My oldest will be 11 next month, with the baby turning 2 at the same time, mixed in with a 4 and 6 yr old......well you know exactly what my day looks like. I don't fit in with my older friends b/c they don't have a 1 yr old running around and they get to stay dressed in the same thing all day yet my new mommy friends think I'm crazy too b/c well I couldn't sit and hold the baby all day b/c well the others had to eat among other activities. Some days it's like a circus...others just a zoo. I do love it....I know I do...I'm just tired! all the time! I vaguely remember reading Allie's post about her mission trip during my flu ridden week and looking at my oldest and thinking "Could this be him in 5 years?" I have to hang on and make it all worth it. Thanks Katherine for validating these crazy years!
Kathryn

You said it again! The only thing I'd add is that...

2009-03-14T16:45:00.000-05:00

You said it again! The only thing I'd add is that yes, one day you will long for those little hands tugging at you again. Then you regain your senses and it passes. LOL. I donated on line for Allie - I hope she gets credited for it. I didn't see anything that said she would.