Julie Stauffer

We don't have much in the way of "rules" per se. We do have certain ways of
doing things based on reasons. We work hard not to spill food and drink on
the carpet so most eating is done at the table. We have lots of animals to
care for so most days we are up by 8:00 or so. We love each other so most
of the time we try to be nice, share, be respectful. We have a large house,
lots of animals, lots of kids so most days we pitch in to help pick up.

The key word above is "most". Nothing is written in stone, things are
fluid....but what is not optional is being part of the family. If there is
a problem lets talk it out, work it out, find a solution.

There are days when one of the kids or *I* even am grumpy and out of sorts.
Perhaps Zach hit his sister or I snapped at somebody. We talk about it,
give each other room, forgive and move forward.

Julie