Not easy. And with all of these kids going in so many directions no one is ever completely informed of all that is happening. I try and pass information along as it happens. And here is how it sometimes goes. Yesterday when I picked up my son from practice I said, "John is home sick today."
"You mean Mikey."
"John."
"You mean Mikey is home sick."
"What? John is home sick."
"Why is John home sick?"
"I don't know. He just is."
"Well, he lives at home."
"Yes, and now his is home sick."
"Oh! He is home sick."
"Yes, that is what I am trying to tell you."
"I thought you meant Mikey was homesick because he is in Switzerland."(his brother who is studying abroad)
How do I ever get anything done around here?
I often wonder how you do with your big family, super powers I suspect, lol., have a wonderful day Annmarie Pipa
ReplyDeleteLove this!
ReplyDeletebecause you're a superwoman!
ReplyDeleteIs Mickey home sick? :)
ReplyDeleteI'm always saying to everyone in this house and my family whom I talk to, "didn't I just say this? Did I already tell you this?"I don't know who I tell what to.....
ReplyDeleteWho's sick? ha! Makes a Momma feel a little nutso at times doesn't it?
THere were three boys in my family. Whenever my mom wanted one of us she called out the first two before reaching the name she wanted. It is a good thing she didn't have Eight!
ReplyDeleteJust wondering - who's on first?
ReplyDeleteWell, you DO have a lot of people with a lot going on so there is a lot of opportunity for confusion:)
ReplyDeleteThis is a SCREAM!!! It must be tons of fun living in your house!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this Annamarie, I love it:)
ReplyDeleteI love it! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so good at putting this in words.
Especially with all those kids home sick LOL
ReplyDeleteHahaha!!! Keeps the mind nimble~
ReplyDeleteSo funny. I think you do an amazing job! Now that my kids are grown I can hardly keep track of just hubby's schedule. How was I the walking calendar of schedules just a few years ago?
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Thanks for the laugh this morning! I always enjoy hearing what's going on at your house
ReplyDeleteLOL, I wonder the same thing at my abode. Sometimes I feel like I'm noteboard where everyone posts their ongoing activities and then I pass it on to the others.
ReplyDeleteHahaha...Love it :) And yes, you are a super woman!
ReplyDeleteLol!! That was funny. :) I remember my husband telling me about these kind of confusing conversations in his family of 11. Heck, I have these confusing talks and we only have 4.
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I keep doing this kind of double entendre thing to myself recently. Reading this I am relieved to discover it's not necessarily senility! Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of "Whose on First" a routine by Abbott and Costello from the 1950's. We have those times when what we communicate gets twisted in real life. Your post reminds me of this fact.
ReplyDeleteYou must have special powers.
ReplyDeleteA grandma ( a mother of nine) used to forget that her grand kid wasn't her kid. She would realize it when one of her boys who always broke the curfew came late for dinner. Then she would mumble " I thought that every one was at the table".
Bless her soul.
I'm so glad that you share these little moments with us. This made me smile out loud. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the way you can relate a story and retain all the anticipation, confusion, and hilarity from the actual event. You are a master. Such a good story. :)
ReplyDeletehahaha....the joys of communication....you had me confused a bit on what was really happening...smiles...
ReplyDeleteLove this.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love big families.
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LOL!! Loved this post.
ReplyDelete- hang in there... you know you got this! :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy it all Annmarie, they are growing up. I told my husband about your previous post, he loved it too. Have fun this weekend.:)xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteHaha, that's adorable! You're a Supermom.
ReplyDeletelol!
ReplyDeleteHaahaaa that is funny....I can see that it could get confusing. I was confused with just 2. I hope Mikey isn't homesick and is having fun in Switzerland.
ReplyDeleteLOL-Sounds like our conversations around here- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteLOL! Reminds me of "Who's on First?". Thanks for the chuckle!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeletethis sounds familiar to the conversations I have with my hubby. The ones I have with my kids are "you already told me that...twice"
ReplyDeleteSo funny...didn't sound much better at my house and I only had 2 kids. In fact, I think I have this same kind of conversation with just my husband these days!
ReplyDeleteQuiet Spirit used my response. But that's what I was thinking.
ReplyDeleteAppreciate the smile.
ReplyDeleteThat is hilarious! And if you don't already do this, may i suggest a very large calendar somewhere that everyone will have a chance to see it every day, like in the restroom where they are captive audience? It can cut down on some of the confusion.
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HA!!! That is funny!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonder we figure it out.
ReplyDeleteSo funny!
ReplyDeleteSupermom; able to untangle mixed communications in a single bound!
ReplyDeleteerrrrr.....so is it Mickey or John?
ReplyDeleteOh, this made me laugh. Again. Love it. xx
ReplyDelete:) happens.
ReplyDeletechuckle chuckle - Mickey, JOhn or, Tom, Dick or Harry?!
ReplyDeleteGlad Mikey is not homesick or home sick. Hope John feels better.
ReplyDeleteLOL....you always make me smile....♥
ReplyDeletewords.....they can be tricky sometimes! LOL
ReplyDeleteTackling life one second at a time!
ReplyDeleteLol! To dumny! It reminds me of Who is on First? :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know how you do it! My dad is one of eight children. I always told my Grandma that she must have been a Super Mom! I think you are as well. :)
ReplyDeleteHaha! Communication is so difficult sometimes. :D
ReplyDeleteSounds SO familiar;). Have a blessed weekend;). Hugs
ReplyDeletehaha this was funny... maybe "John is AT home, sick" could have been clearer LOL... you are a super, super mom. Just like my mom who has raised 6 children :)... now I'm homesick.... :-D
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my family is horrible with preconceived notions, reading into what is said... just listen to the facts my son!
ReplyDeleteHaha1 Communication does become a bit difficult with more people. But the more, the merrier! And I'm sure you've aced handling things like this by now :)
ReplyDeleteHome sick homesick, it's a quaint language init.
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Absolutely classic!
Too funny!! I think the bigger a family gets, the crazier, but also the more fun and love it has!
ReplyDeleteThat is hilarious! I thought WE had communication problems, and we're just a family of four! I can only imagine...
ReplyDeleteSo funny happens in every family
ReplyDeleteOkay now that was hilarious!
ReplyDeleteIt sure keeps you on your toes, these conversations!
ReplyDeleteAs the mother of two (now adult children), I love coming here. I am continually reminded of the humorous side of child-rearing and then see it magnified through YOUR eyes and experience. Eight kids! Truly child-rearing on steroids.
ReplyDeleteVery funny conversation. Put smile on my face:)
ReplyDeleteLOL, it's called getting your wires crossed. I do that heaps.
ReplyDeleteHilarious! We communicate like that all the time here in the Ballpark! Everybody's brain is too full with their own train of thought. We're too busy!
ReplyDeletelol
ReplyDeleteAnnemarie...You make me laugh just about every time I read your blog. My husband and I have conversations similar to that occasionally.
ReplyDeletehahaha Thanks for the laugh, Annmarie. By the way, how did he ever confuse 'John' with "mikey'? Sounds alike, perhaps. :-))
ReplyDeleteThat was very comical. The life of a Mom with many children!
ReplyDeleteLove it! The go-around absolutely happens here too! Lol
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