You know you have a big family when...

More recently I've realized why most people consider 5 kids to be a "large family."

I guess you know you have a big family when...

1) You have to say to your kids, "guys we are getting stuck here... we can't all try to fit through the doorway at the same time. Single file please."

2) When you say..."Are we all here?" Then you do a quick head count.

3) When people stop inviting you over for play dates. Except those who also have 4 or more kids.

4) When you are issued 2 insurance cards because all your family's names won't fit on one card.

5) When you reuse the same family name for your kids because you ran out of new ones.

6) When you only go to kid's night restaurants where ALL your kids can eat free.

7) When you multiply the cost of a gift by 5 before you consider buying it.

8) When they can't fit all your bags of groceries into one cart and load up in two.

9) When you do at least one load of laundry a day.

10) When you only allow one cup per child per day... and also use paper plates for most meals.

11) When people tell you your 5 kids should just dress up as a basketball team for Halloween. Or they say..."Are you guys going for a half dozen?"

12) When people say, "Are those ALL your kids?"

13) When you go to a restaurant and can't find a table big enough for your family, and everyone stares at you while you pull two together.

These are my thoughts for now...I'm sure there will be more to come...