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One Massive Challenge
As a mom of quadruplets, I’m accustomed to questions from curious a passersby, friends, and co workers. I think I’ve heard or been asked *almost everything. Many people marvel at the amazing aspects...
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A New Normal
It’s been two weeks since we dropped our babies off in kindergarten. Overall, we are doing well with it, but it’s certainly a new normal. It seems that every time we settle into a new routine, the...
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‘Twas the Night Before Kindergarten
Five years ago George and I were up to our eyeballs in bottles and diapers. Every. Single. Day. we prepared 32 bottles and changed an equal number of diapers. We ran on Keurig fumes and naps of about...
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Financial Responsibility
Almost a year ago, Rylin stunned me when she started making her bed. I always try to foster independence with the kids, but sometimes I really underestimate them, and this was a perfect example....
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Class Full
Having high order multiples, or even just a large family, poses certain challenges. One of those challenges is with extracurricular activities, especially for toddlers and preschoolers- think...
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Let’s Play Ball!
Last spring the boys played tee ball for the first time with i9 Sports. Overall it was a good experience, but I didn’t know if they’d want to play again and I wasn’t going to force it. After all,...
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Mental Declutter
HELLO!!! I know…. It’s been months since I last spent time here, and coming back was surprisingly hard. After Christmas I was feeling “cluttered” by not only physical things, but mentally. We tackled...
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A Virtual Christmas Card
Today our hearts are full of joy as we celebrate the birth of Christ! A child is born to us! A son is given to us! And he will be our ruler. He will be called, “Wonderful Counselor,” “Mighty God,”...
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A Fancy Nancy Banquet
Before Thanksgiving, we borrowed Fancy Nancy: Our Thanksgiving Banquet from the library. Fancy Nancy is among our favorite book characters. She inspires the kids to use sophisticated vocabulary...
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Wee Volunteer
Last month we were invited to participate in a preschool philanthropy program through Wee Volunteer . Though Wee Volunteer offers a variety of projects, this one was for Meals on Big Wheels where...
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The Circus
Shortly after the quads were born, we sent letters to companies who have multiple birth programs. Within a few months, we received a handful of coupons and product samples. With our multiple birth...
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Step Right Up {Carnival Party}
As the quad’s fourth birthday approached, I decided it was prudent to host at a party venue rather than at home. Last year we rented a playscape and it was fabulous not having to clean the house...
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Morning Ride
In the past few weeks we’ve been struggling with a lot of sibling bickering, sassy backtalk, and physical aggression. I’ve done my best to redirect this behavior and to keep toys and activities fresh,...
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Sand Bucket List
This summer, we took our first family vacation with the quadruplets. In fact, we took them to the same beach and condominiums where my grandparents took my mother and her siblings, then all of their...
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Family Legacy
When my mom was a child, her family took an annual road trip to North Padre Island, Texas. After school ended for the year, they’d load up their station wagon and head south for 10 days of beach bliss....
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More Fried Squid, Please
Ramen noodle houses are a new trend in our area so we decided to try one with the kids for family date night. A foodie friend recommended Hanabi Ramen & Izakaya so that’s where we headed. Ever...
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Curious Harper
This is about Harper. He was a good little boy, and always very curious… As soon as Harper could crawl, he developed an immense curiosity about everything around him. Once he could walk, and then...
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A Texas Tradition
Here in Texas, we have a rich history filled with pride and tradition. We Texans love the shape of our state, our lone star flag, our sports teams, and of course, our state flower. Anyone who is a...
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6 Reasons to Join a MoM Club
When I was expecting quadruplets, I was hesitant to join our local Mothers of Multiples (MoM) club. I felt that since the majority of members were mothers of twins, or expecting twins I wouldn’t fit...
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Kid’s Emergency Car Kit
When the kids were almost two years old I started taking them out places on my own. I soon realized a diaper bag was too cumbersome. It was hard work keeping up with four toddlers and managing a...
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