And the other option is. . . not?

And assuming you must be really organized, have it all together? I didn't know having it all together was a prerequisite for having another child. But maybe that's why I have 4 when others stopped at 2? :lol:

I haven't come up with a good response yet.

:lol:

Yes! Why do people ask that question? I mean really, do they expect an answer?

My standard response to that question is:

Lots and lots of coffee.

It's not really true, but it's a stupid question so it gets a marginal response. I do it all with reasonable amounts of coffee. :D

just keep smiling...:D

One time I did say to someone "My other options are ????" I was kind of in a mood.:)

I have used the lots and lots of cola:)
Smile
Or on some days I don't have a clue what I'm doing:)

I hate when people ask me this. I never know what to answer.

Heck, I only have 3, not a big family in my book (I'm poking my head in b/c I was looking at new posts, LOL), and I get that all the time. It does kind of drive you crazy.

I also know people that think I'm some kind of supermom, and I think, "If only they knew how frazzled I feel half the time".

Hey, I think that all the time! In a good way though, as in a "I am completly in AWE of you woman!!" kind of thing!
When DD was up all last night sick, I was thinking of all the mothers out there with more than one child and I was totally amazed.
In my eyes you moms ROCK!!!

Hey, I think that all the time! In a good way though, as in a "I am completly in AWE of you woman!!" kind of thing!
When DD was up all last night sick, I was thinking of all the mothers out there with more than one child and I was totally amazed.
In my eyes you moms ROCK!!!

I think that this is where *most* people are coming from when they say these things. They are truly in awe!! I just put on a big smile, say I am truly blessed and love what I am doing. They usually just smile back and get a warm fuzzy look from that!!

I always just say "uhm, I just do-it is normal for me"

I always say, "We all have the same 24 hours to fill - it passes the same for me as it does for you. At the end of the day, I still lay down to sleep."

It doesn't bother me at all, and I think it often myself. When people ask me how I do it all, I usally say somethng along the lines of "I have no idea!
Or, "I don't do it all very well!!" or something pretty lighthearted.

It IS overwhelming to take care of a big family sometimes. I have no problem admitting that to anyone. :)

I love it when people ask me how I do it all!!! LOL Only cause rather than wait for a reply they keep going - saying how amazing I am, how I am a greater woman than they & so forth. yep, thats me! ;) praise me, I rock! LMAO! I soak it up while realizing they have no clue what my house looks like. lol

I usually say something light hearted too, because I take it as a compliment. I also like to use it as a chance to focus positive attention on my kids and a reminder to praise them. So I often say "Well, I have lots of great helpers" and smile at the kiddos.

Aileen

I get it more with my "special" kids than because of the number of kids.

Really, is there a choice? We have to take care of our kids the best we can.

Sometimes I fall asleep in my clothing because I barely have the energy to fall into bed, but I have to go on. Smiling takes less energy than frowning. Singing is easier than screaming. As long as the kids feel loved they won't remember the leftovers for lunch with a negative feeling. Serve it with love even if it isn't served with garnish.

What really bothers me is people who say they couldn't do it. People who ask how I do it or admire me for doing don't aggravate me.

They will say the kids keep me busy ! I'll just answer yes and leave it at that ! Sometimes, I will be asked if they are all mine !:lol: You mean someone will hire me as a nanny/babysitter ?:lol:

Oh Liba. That is truly the heart of what I was feeling. ((hugs)) And you are so right. It's not too long ago that I was falling asleep with clothes on too. (adjusting to my third child was the toughest for me). I'd tell my dh I was just going to rest for a half hour after dinner and end up never getting up, wake up at 4 in the morning with my clothes on. Bless his heart, he didn't wake me up. I will remember your words when I am tired and short-tempered.

When people tell me they couldn't do it I tell them, well. . . you rise to the occasion, whatever that is. It's not like I started out with 4, I worked up to it.


I get it more with my "special" kids than because of the number of kids.

Really, is there a choice? We have to take care of our kids the best we can.

Sometimes I fall asleep in my clothing because I barely have the energy to fall into bed, but I have to go on. Smiling takes less energy than frowning. Singing is easier than screaming. As long as the kids feel loved they won't remember the leftovers for lunch with a negative feeling. Serve it with love even if it isn't served with garnish.

What really bothers me is people who say they couldn't do it. People who ask how I do it or admire me for doing don't aggravate me.

when people say "wow, I don't know how you do it it!" I just smile and say "hey, I was outnumbered at 2, so it's not so bad".