so do I read right and there is a total of 9 kiddos between you two???? wow!!! hmm!!!! I've been out of the loop for too long, good for you both for bringing it all together if that's the case! The b.f. ( a LTC in the USAR) has 4 boys 3 grown 1 a 14 y.o. topic for another day. We could never make it if we brought it under the same household, we live under the same roof right now, but different apartments, i on the 2nd floor w/ 4 remaining and he by himself w/ frequent stayovers (including one extended every night) by the 14 y.o). We have very different parenting styles and tolerances and it is surprising to me what he puts up with.