Category Archives: Kids

Game Night: Bean Boozled

One of my friends at my previous job recommended Bean Boozled to me and the idea of it sounded like something that would be entertaining to play with the bigs.  I found and ordered it from Amazon. I really didn’t expect the jelly beans to actually taste all that bad, despite being assured that theyContinueContinue reading “Game Night: Bean Boozled”

Shotgun Show-off

Let me start by saying that I would never have really imagined that I would EVER own a gun of any kind. I have never felt drawn to hunting as a sport and I really don’t feel the need to carry a concealed weapon. Most of this is because the few times I’ve shot I’veContinueContinue reading “Shotgun Show-off”

Adventures with Four: How we survived an 8-Hour Roadtrip

We just survived an 8-Hour round-trip road trip with twin 9 month old babies, plus a 5 and almost 8 year old.  Here’s my travel tips for a successful trip with that many kids in one vehicle: Consider leaving at night or early in the morning so you can get as much of the driveContinueContinue reading “Adventures with Four: How we survived an 8-Hour Roadtrip”

Twin Tips: Surviving Sickness with Twins plus Two

My heart breaks when my babies are hurting. It’s got to be the worst feeling ever to see them in pain. Last Sunday, Kate had a virus and then Clara got it a few days later, despite our attempts to sanitize and separate. You can see we were both worn out (even though I kindContinueContinue reading “Twin Tips: Surviving Sickness with Twins plus Two”

Mommy Review Monday: Baby Banana Teether 

Both Clara and Kate started teething over 4 months ago. We quickly realized we needed some teethers that were easy for them to use. Our good friends’ son had this banana teether and they said he loved it so we found it on Amazon and ordered a couple.  What I like about them: They’re availableContinueContinue reading “Mommy Review Monday: Baby Banana Teether “

Dancing Queen

Anna is a ham. Last night we ate dinner at Raising Cane’s. They had upbeat music and we all were in pretty good moods so it was hard not to bounce to the jams. But Anna took it a bit farther… And Garen caught it on camera. No doubt she’s going to cringe watching thisContinueContinue reading “Dancing Queen”

Twin Tips: How to Include Older Siblings

Will and Anna were 7 and 4 respectively when we had Clara and Kate. I read quite a bit about preparing older kids for new siblings but there wasn’t much out there about preparing them for welcoming two (or more) to the family.  I should start off with the disclaimer that I am not a childContinueContinue reading “Twin Tips: How to Include Older Siblings”

Adventures with Four: Picnicking with Donuts

Sometimes I think the best way to stay sane with four kids is to load everyone up and go somewhere. Here’s my logic behind today’s early-morning adventure to the park: Donuts are always a big hit with the kids (even if they aren’t the healthiest).  Picking up breakfast meant I didn’t have to cook.  TheContinueContinue reading “Adventures with Four: Picnicking with Donuts”

Photo Friday: Spring School Photos

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that our preschool brings in a good photographer twice a year. They have a crew  of photographers and make sure the kids are posed cute.  I never got around to posting these and thought I’d share. I think they turned out great. It may be just me, but I think theContinueContinue reading “Photo Friday: Spring School Photos”