Running Running has never been a favorite of mine. Even though I was on the track team in middle school, I did the long jump and the hurdles. When I would go to the gym in college, it was always the stair stepper or the elliptical. Running was just not my thing. Now, it seems like I can't get away from running...both literally and figuratively. The Striders My oldest, … [Read more...]
The Witching Hour: When Does it Really End?
The Witching Hour The phrase, The Witching Hour, has many different meanings. However, for parents, there is only one definition that matters. It's that hour (or hours) of the early (to late) evening that your baby screams and cries for no specific reason. There is also no calming method that seems to work. It is something that is exhausting and frustrating for everyone … [Read more...]
Twin Comments: 5 Things That Drive Me Crazy
Twin Comments I totally get it. Twins are unique. It's pretty awesome/weird/amazing/crazy when you see two very similar people walking around. You have questions. You want to say something. But, those twin comments? They sometimes drive me crazy. I say stuff too. Before twins, I probably said some pretty silly stuff or asked some unnecessary questions. So, I'm going to … [Read more...]
Packing: Tips, Tricks, and Lists
Packing As I mentioned in my December goals, we're getting ready to head out on a family vacation. I also might have mentioned, I'm a little stressed about it. So, in order to help alleviate some of that stress, I'm trying to get my packing done early. As we all know, when the family goes on vacation, mom doesn't just pack for herself. At least in our family, I pack for all … [Read more...]
23 weeks: A Fight to the End
23 Weeks While some women experience premature birth unexpectedly, others are aware every step of the journey could result in an extremely early birth. Today's Micro Preemie was born after a 23 week fight, including his mother's struggles to get pregnant. Even though I thought I was prepared for my twins to come early, I was truly not ready for them to come as early as they … [Read more...]
