tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post2791096915231909133..comments2023-10-23T14:15:29.331-07:00Comments on Shallow Cogitations: Mom's Seventy-FifthHank Greerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15243840232233423724noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-32068573071281967372012-05-22T05:59:36.777-07:002012-05-22T05:59:36.777-07:00Yes, Pat, including me. And from the stories my mo...Yes, Pat, including me. And from the stories my mom tells, you'd think just about every sentence uttered in our house included the words, "goddamned kids".<br /><br />As the oldest of eight, having fewer children was one of my life's goals.Hank Greerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15243840232233423724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-28075535502281416832012-05-21T23:40:28.465-07:002012-05-21T23:40:28.465-07:00Eight kids, holy hell. I'm from the same relig...Eight kids, holy hell. I'm from the same religious upbringing as you and as a result I'm part of, and surrounded by, large families. As a parent in a *much* smaller unit, I am always in total awe of what parents like your mom did and how they possibly managed to do it all. And how all the kids turned out to be such good people.<br /><br />Especially considering that she had to deal with you. (Okay, I couldn't resist).<br /><br />I hope she loved the celebration. Bet she did.Pat Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348722701872187949noreply@blogger.com