Is it just me or is there some strange new fashion trend to have over 8 kids? We have shows like Jon & Kate Plus 8 and 18 Kids And Counting sensationalizing the joys that come with being in a large family.

I represent a minority of people who can say that they live in a large family and I can tell you that it's not all fun and games. I was the second oldest of nine children and we fought allot. everyday someone was getting hurt or was fighting for whatever reason.

If you are a couple thinking of taking on a ship-crew full of kids read the rest of this first. It takes a certain type of person to manage and discipline a fleet of children. You have to be the kind of person who never stresses out, never looses their cool or temper and doesn't mind noise and working on zero sleep. If you think that this is you than by all mean go for it, but I'm being serious. Unlike the T.V. screen when you get tired of the show you can't just turn it off.