10 Curious Questions People Ask About Our Big Family

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  1. “Are all those kids yours?” Nope! Just the six right here. The rest? Who knows—maybe they spontaneously appeared.
  2. “With the same partner?” Absolutely! He’s a total heartthrob. Want to see a picture of his cute backside? I’ve got it right here on my phone!
  3. “Don’t you know how that happens?” Oh, I do! And so does my hot husband. It’s a bit odd that you’re asking me about the birds and the bees, though.
  4. “Are you Catholic?” Sure are! We’re nailing the whole having-a-lot-of-kids thing. By the way, is swearing a sin? We might need to work on that part.
  5. “Haven’t you thought about birth control?” I have! And now I just wish your parents had thought about it too—or at least taught you some basic etiquette.
  6. “Are you always in the mood?” Right now? While chatting with you? Not so much.
  7. “How will you pay for college?” Planning on selling one kidney from each kid who wants to go—two if they’re eyeing an Ivy League school. Interested?
  8. “Do you have a favorite?” Oh, absolutely! It’s whoever is being the least irritating at that moment.
  9. “Are you having more kids?” More fun with my hot husband? Yes, indeed! Loads of it. And no, I won’t be sharing any photos of his bubble butt.
  10. “Do you drive a bus?” No, but if I did, I might consider driving it right up your… well, you get the idea. Just to clarify, we’re not a traveling circus, so no bus necessary yet. We just manage extra kids by strapping them to the roof of our Suburban like a Christmas tree. They’re doing just fine!

Bonus Question: “Isn’t your house always a mess?” Yes, but let’s be honest, it was messy even before the kids—mostly due to my hangovers. Now it’s chaos because we live with six little tornadoes, and I can’t keep up. “Clean” is all relative. Their clothes? Freshly laundered. The walls? Not so much.

We’re not a sideshow; we’re a big family filled with kind-hearted, curious, and amusing kids who make our world a whole lot brighter. Feel free to ask questions, but please do so with a little bit of grace.

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Summary: This light-hearted piece tackles the nosy inquiries often faced by large families, emphasizing the joy and chaos they bring. The author humorously responds to common questions about parenting, family size, and the unique experiences of raising a big family, while encouraging respectful curiosity.

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