Christmas, last minute, photo shoot.

It is amazing we got any photos that worked out at all. The kids were tired, Nate didn't feel well and my patience level was close to the no fly zone.

Here's your sign.

Do you know that comedian or country song singer? who talks about stupid things people say? For instance, there's a moving van in the driveway with people hauling out boxes and a neighbor walks up and says "Ya movin?" I think here's your sign refers to the sign of "I am stupid." Seems pretty heartless going around calling people stupid but seems to fit sometimes. Whenever I go out in public with my four kids I get the same comment... "You've got your hands full." There apparently is not a thing else to say. I once got the comment from a nice grandma, she said, "You handle that well." Bless her sweet heart for thinking of something original to say, and yes I do handle it well. -sintl sdsht sihetiuehtju etbhsku sueksjen, ue===skdjfhueb, senbsue absudse, #@!&^* askdis selitwh skeitoh.etc (my low volume, lightning speed disclaimer which essentially says; unless we are all tired and hungry trying to carry in groceries, talk on the phone while trying to keep the puppy out of the house...or Harrison has an accident after a long day of cleaning up messes which messes have sabotaged my best efforts to keep a schedule...etc.

Is it universal my prolific friends? I am not the only one having a bunch of kids so I would like to hear from you. Is there a comment I can use that is non toxic that will help them think of something different they could say the next time? Or do I smile and say "YEP."

addition- My friend Sheri told me an idea that would help my attitude. She said to respond by saying, "Isn't it great!." Then it changes the tone of the comment. I like it. Thanks!