The Reality of Life with Twins

The Reality of Life with Twins

Try four hours of sleep MAX per night, two sore biceps from carrying two babies around, and a memory that is lifeless. That is life with twins during the first year. When I was pregnant with my twins (baby 3 & baby 4), I read a lot about twin development during...
When Will I Be an Expert Mom?

When Will I Be an Expert Mom?

  After sharing that there were indeed two babies in my pregnant belly, I was offered advice about how to manage twins plus the two I already had at home. I was asked fairly frequently, “Do you think you can handle four kids?” Unwanted or unsolicited advice can...
Back to School Fun for Toddlers

Back to School Fun for Toddlers

I know, toddlers don’t really go to “school”. Back to school fun for toddlers means they play and learn, and interact with mom and dad to learn life lessons. Toddlers are able to soak up so much learning! They get excited to explore new activities and places. That...
Ways to Soothe a Crying Baby

Ways to Soothe a Crying Baby

  It was one of those moments where I thought I was going to lose my mind. While trying to soothe a crying baby I felt my body tense up, my teeth clenched, and I was so exhausted, frustrated and empty of ideas, I started crying. I did not want to be mad at my...