I *heart* Big Families-- and a Question For YOU!

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Well, not too long ago a fellow blogger left a comment asking a question, and I thought it would be fun to answer her question by doing a blog post.

This was her question,

"My husband and I are thinking about our future family...and I was wondering...what do you think of the big family??? And homeschooling for that matter?"

I absolutely LOVE getting this type of question!

I guess it's because I'm opinionated about this one. :)

Well, I love big families, and God does too. :)

Psalm 127:3

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.

I think being in a big family is the reason I don't like being by myself. I get lonely so fast, and I start missing them almost as soon as I leave the house. Each of us are so close, and being in a big family is like having lots of built in best friends. :)

I think that most people who aren't used to big families think that the more children you have, the less attention each child gets, but I have to say, that is definitely not true.

Jessie, my youngest sister who is 19 months, is so loved, and a bit spoiled. ;)

She is constantly being held, or played with by one of her 7 big sibilings.

Another thing that I absolutely love about all my siblings is that they're helping  train me to be a momma one day.

I can probably change a diaper in 6.5 seconds. Although I bet Kimmi, my 12-year-old sister, could do it in 2 seconds flat!! hehee Really though, she's amazing and being a great blessing to our mom.

It has also given me such a love for children.
I don't really know if that's from having lots of brothers and sisters, or just built in though. :)

I heart big families!!

As for homeschooling, It's great, and I love it!

I think one of the best things about homeschooling is just how protected I've been.

I'm still very protected, and I am truly thankful to my parents for that!

One huge protection that is given from homeschooling is that  your family is your best friend.

When you're with a peer for at least 8 hours of the day, that person becomes more like family, and then when you start creating a friend based family, that seems to pull your heart away from your real family that God has given.

Another good thing about homeschooling is that it seems to be a real character builder.

No one knows you better than your family, and no one will be as honest with you as your family, so that can be hard and easy to deal with all day long.
Being with my family so much, I know what types of things I need to work on most because let me tell ya, Kimmi isn't afraid of pointing out my flaws. (but look, I think I just pointed out one of hers.) hehee

I could keep the list going, but this blog post is already so long. hehee :)

But I would definitely tell you that I love being homeschooled in a big family.

I'm so thankful God gave me the family I have, and I feel so blessed!!

I had fun answering your question!!

Ok, so, what about you guys? Do any of my blogger buddies have any opinions about big families or homeschooling?