I’m flattered that people seem so impressed, but really it isn’t as hard as you might think. Sure the older children have more responsibilities and the younger ones more independence then in a small family, but these are valuable traits in moderation. We manage to give each child some personal attention and each one is able to develop in his or her unique way. I don’t think they would be happier or better off in a smaller family. Sure it is a challenge to balance, but life is all about challenges.
Anyways this is nothing. My 14 year old son has a classmate who’s mother just had triplets, making him the oldest of 19!!!!! This is not a typo.