Large Family Logistics - Book Review

My good friend and Titus 2 exemplifier in Colorado, encouraged me to read Kim Brenneman’s insightful book Large Family Logistics, and I’m so glad she did! After borrowing the book from our library, I’m sad to see it go, it feels as though I’m loosing Kim Brennenman’s presence from our home. Reading her book has felt like an apprenticeship from an experienced mother of eight children. Kim, thank you for writing this book! It encourages mothers of all ages and stages in the beautiful aft of biblical homemaking. Read her book and you will be so glad you did! If you cannot buy it, borrow it from a friend or the library.

I have learned many new ideas and solutions for a more peaceful organized home. But here are just a few that we are already implementing!

• Putting toys closer to the kitchen area so that mom can monitor the children and watch for squabbles.
• Initiate a weekly tea party, when the family can learn manners and slow down a bit to enjoy each other’s company. Make a yummy treat and dress up. Ani loves this new time!!
• Daily ask your husband: “Is there anything I can do for you today?” Be his helper even when he is at work!
• Get rid of all the extra kitchen clutter. How many knives do you really need? Do you really need all those gadgets, dishes, cooking pans and bowls? Pay less attention the the utensils and focus more on the ingredients.
• Teach your children to smile when they talk. Smile when you talk. Smiling really does help the mood and attitude.
• Refuse to whine about your children. Do not whine about them online, on the phone, at your friends house. Simply do not whine!
• Spend time each day exercising your mama muscles, so that you stay fit in your belly area and feel better. Exercising actually does give you more energy!
• Initiate a better bedtime routine for your children. They thrive with order and knowing what is going to happen next. And you will enjoy a better quiet time with your hubby.

Please note…I do not aggree with everything Brenneman puts forth (mainly her advice on the Lord’s Day, because we rest on Shabbat) but her heart is so precious and she has been a blessing to many a home from her advice!