Okay, so you probably don’t have 36 nieces and nephews. But you can borrow a few Duggar-style tips for large family events. First, color-code your kids’ cups—it saves a ton of arguments.
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Second, assign a point person for food. In a crowd this size, you don’t want everyone diving into the potato salad at once. And finally, embrace a buddy system—pair older kids with younger ones to avoid losing anyone in the chaos. It works for the Duggars, and it can work for you.
The real lesson? Joy is often found in the noise, even when the noise involves nineteen diaper changes and a missing shoe. The Duggars have mastered the art of embracing the mess, and there’s something to be said for that.
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For the record-keepers: Anna has 7, Jessa has 4, Jill has 3, Joy-Anna has 3, Jinger has 2, Joseph has 2, Josiah has 2, and Jedidiah has 2. The younger set (like Jeremiah and Justin) are just getting started.
That’s not counting twin sets and surprise arrivals. The count is fluid, like a river of baby giggles. Honestly, by the time you finish this article, there might be a new Instagram story announcing another blessing.
And yes, Michelle and Jim Bob are still thriving as the matriarch and patriarch. They’re the original CEOs of this family corporation, and they’ve got the patience of saints—and the organizational skills of a logistics manager.