"Our Daddy may have only had a third grade education, but he could read the King James Bible, " says Helen Ashe. He taught us three things: 1. There is but one race-- the human race. 2. There is but one Father--the Heavenly Father. 3. Never take the last piece of bread from the table. (Helen Ashe co-founder of the Love Kitchen)"

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Last Friday night our two teens were out with their cousin and her hubby so Jim and I decided (rather spontaneously) to take the rest of our children out to dinner. It was the first time I realized we have 10 children 10 and under.

We headed to O'Charley's (Woo-hoo! 2 kids eat free for every adult meal purchased) and of course were the object of many questions and stares. Honestly, I would have been wondering about us too. One lady asked what were we..daycare? Group? Nope, just a family :o)

One lady gave the obligatory you have your hands full comment ...which seems to be the thing to say whether you have one child or a hundred.

Eben's response cracked me up. He turned to me and said (as if to offer an explanation to me) "Mama, that lady is joking with you. You have nothing in your hands."

Oh that made me laugh. We had a great time and were so blessed. The kiddies did a great job and I am so thankful for each and every one of them..and for a hubby who gets me out of the kitchen from time to time.

Eben ans Sweet Pea..She's a two fork kind of a girl.

5 comments:

Darell and Noel said...

Glad you guys had such a great time. Eben is too cute!

I love you guys,
Noel

natali said...

I have been following your blog for about a month now, and I have fallen in love with your family and how you have let go and let GOD lead you. Your kids are SO cute! especially in the picture of Eben and his sister :)) they are adorable together!

Birthblessed said...

My sweet pea goes through 12 forks at a restaurant. Ok, we rarely take her out. We were at a Cici's, though, with my dad. I told him to grab, "Like 12 forks." He raised his eyebrows and put them in a pile next to his plate. By the end of the meal, she'd thrown each one on the floor- one by one.

Grateful for Grace said...

How I wish you were close enough for us to meet up.

I would love to see your darling a family out. I do imagine the looks and Qs you get.

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