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 driveContinue 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 kindContinue reading "Twin Tips: Surviving Sickness with Twins plus Two"

Mommy Review Monday: Baby Banana TeetherĀ 

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 availableContinue reading "Mommy Review Monday: Baby Banana TeetherĀ "

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 thisContinue 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 childContinue 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.  TheContinue 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 theContinue reading "Photo Friday: Spring School Photos"

Road Tripping with a Real Map

We will soon be embarking on a road trip to Branson. Google maps tells us it will take 7 hours and 51 minutes. We will have a few stops with the kiddos, so we are estimating 10 hours.  Ten hours in the car with a 7 and 5 year old, plus 9 month old twins.Continue reading "Road Tripping with a Real Map"

8 Things that Helped Me Survive a Twin PregnancyĀ 

I survived a twin pregnancy. I should really say that I thrived since I was so very fortunate to not have any complications like so many mothers of multiples do. Even with no complications, carrying two full-term is hard - harder than my previous pregnancies by a long shot.  But there are ways to make itContinue reading "8 Things that Helped Me Survive a Twin PregnancyĀ "

Mommy Review Monday: Happy Healthy Parent Waterproof Silicone Bib

With my first two kids, I used Bumkins bibs and they're great but I decided to try some the Happy Healthy Parent waterproof silicone bibs for the twins.  Here's what I like about them: They come in a 2- pack with free shipping through Amazon Prime.  The colors are cute: Clara's is purple and Kate's is pink. TheContinue reading "Mommy Review Monday: Happy Healthy Parent Waterproof Silicone Bib"