my family (19 kids, me and my pregnant [with twins] wife) lives in a 8 bedroom (plus attic turned bedroom, so like a 9 bedroom) farmhouse. lately my wife and i have been thinking about adding on a barn. we own a dog, and we think chickens, a few more animals (my daughters would want a horse). would be a nice addition to the family. we haven't mentioned it to the kids yet because the moment we do we won't here the end of it until we build one. so we're trying to decide first. do you think it's a good idea?
2007-03-24 05:51:21 · 7 answers · asked by Professional Daddy 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
If you have the money, go for it. Your kids will thank you but, make sure they help in the responsibility of taking care of the animals. I am curious though. You say 19 kids with twins on the way but your wife says 16 kids and expecting. Is hers an older profile or have you guys lost an accurate count?
2007-03-24 07:48:52 · answer #1 · answered by theanswerman63 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is an excellent idea. The whole family can be involved with the care of the animals and keeping up the barn plus you can raise your own food :-)
2007-03-24 18:23:03 · answer #2 · answered by lisagoesshopping 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can afford to do so, then do so!!! you'll regret it later when you either can't afford it. heck connect the barn to your house that way if someone needs to come back to the house they can do that without getting scared. its a great idea, put like 15 of the kids over there!
2007-03-24 13:01:04 · answer #3 · answered by ~It's A Boy *Kaiden Avery*~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, you have a lot to handle and it seems like you are doing well with it. I would sit down with your wife and write out the pros and cons to what you are looking into doing and then go from there. Good Luck!
2007-03-24 13:01:39 · answer #4 · answered by ~Miss~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i remember reading about you getting another foster daughter soon, and your family is excited! that's just great!
i think that, if it is feasible for you to do all of these things, then go for it ! you seem to have a large family, and i'm sure everyone could take turns tending to the animals.
your place sounds like fun!!! --and you're generous people.
all the best!
2007-03-24 13:01:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have the money, go for it, but make sure to think about the furture.
2007-03-24 14:09:16 · answer #6 · answered by Aaron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it dawg!
And congrats!
2007-03-24 13:55:29 · answer #7 · answered by Chris 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋