I’m supposed to be writing a post denying things that my kids do, but all I can think of are the amazing and wonderful ways that our children have blessed our lives and made them more meaningful than we could have imagined. I contemplate how different our lives would be if we didn’t have each and every one of these amazing people and am so thankful that God has blessed us with nine children even though we deserve none.
We deserve death and eternal damnation, but He has mercifully given us children who have brought more joy, blessing and happiness to Mark and me than we can possibly express. They motivate us to be better people, give us strength to keep going, and hope for the future. “Lo, children are a gift of the Lord and the fruit of the womb is His reward.” So I hope this post will be a celebration of the amazing joy and blessing that our children are to us.
Our children are not talented artists.
They do not happily eat a wide variety of fiber.
They don’t think that playing on the slip ‘n’ slide counts as taking a shower, so long as they use soap.
They don’t help clean the windows.
They would not spend more than an hour filling up more than 300 water balloons so that they could have a huge water balloon fight with the explicit goal of soaking their devoted and loving parents.
They do not know that they’re cute.
They never walk in their sleep and end up in the middle of mom and dad’s bed, leaving no room for mom or dad.
They are not a little too independent at times.
They do not make messes.
They are not over protective of their siblings.
They do not fall asleep in odd places.
They do not wear pants that are too big for them.
Thank you Lord for the blessing of these amazing children!
Raising Olives is more than cute kids, we also have information on how we homeschool , laundry management, teaching children to do chores, scheduling and saving money by making things yourself. Oh, and lots more Not Me Mondays.
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Hi, I'm Kimberly. 
Oh, our blessings ARE so precious aren’t they! I love your twist on this edition of NMM! I am so happy, too, that I have so many “embarrassing” moments that make for so many great stories! Your pictures are TOO funny – I hope Mark was ROFLOL over these
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Those are outstanding pictures! I love the twist you put into the assignment
Way to put Phil 4:8 into action!
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Those are too cute! A lot of those could apply to my blessings too.
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Very cute NNM post. Loved the ones of your kids washing the windows.
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Great list. I love the photos especially the one of the little girl sleeping on the potty.
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I love all the pictures with this post! Too cute and funny!
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Great Not My Kids happenings. I just can’t figure out why kids like to color all over themselves!
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The potty picture has me completely cracking up.
How cute!!!
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LOVE it!
Some “Not Me Mondays” really bother my Mama’s Heart, as some parents seem to think of serious behavioral issues as a joke. So, it was very refreshing to read your post. I think I’ll try one similar to it in the near future.
blessings,
mama of 13
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Our girls were always writing on their legs with markers. It’s been a few years now, since we completly removed all markers from our house (I know, mean parents . . .) They always seemed to use their legs as a canvas on Sunday morning right before church. The looks we got from the nursery workers.
Adorable pictures!
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Hi there! I just found your blog via MckMama’s blog! I love your pictures. Your kids are simply adorable. I’m looking forward to exploring your blog a little more, especially the laundry tips. I only have 4 kids but laundry is always a huge challenge for me! We’re homeschoolers too! Love it!!!!
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All your pictures are just TOOOO cute! Great post!
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OMgoodness, the falling asleep on the toilet one is too much! Thanks for sharing your beautiful family!
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Wow, loved your Not My Child post, and 9 kids, a true blessing! I have 4 little miracles myself and thought I had a handful.
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Your kids sound like my kids?! This is a great meme!! Love the ‘sleeping on the toilet seat’ photo!!
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Oh my goodness! Love the pictures! The one with the little girl sleeping in front of the toilet is hilarious…LOL!!
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Oh my this was so fun!
I too love the sleeping on the potty picture!!
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This was too funny, and they are just the cutest kids ever too!
Im gonna link your blog to The Fort if thats ok with you. Let me know.
Im a followin now! Thanks for following my tweets!
Love and Prayers,
Tim
Blog Frog Community Leader
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Raising Olives Reply:
July 21st, 2009 at 6:43 am
If anyone does a post like this on their blog, I would love to know about it so I can come read. This was a great excuse to put up a bunch of pictures.
Thanks!
Tim,
Link ins are always welcome! Thanks.
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This is such a darling post! I love this. I may need to do something like this on my family blog- too cute!
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Too funny! I LOVE it!
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Great post, Kim! Love it!
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The aqua colored dress on your daughter in the water with the little one…is that a swim dress??? If so where did you get it??? : )
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Kimberly @ Raising Olives Reply:
March 19th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Yes that is a swim dress. We purchased it from swim modest. I make some additional comments the quality and price of these particular suits in this question and answer post.
Hope that helps.
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