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...]
Potty Training Preparation
Potty Training Potty Training. Ugh. Those 2 words just make my heart sink a little. As you may know, the twins have had absolutely no interest in using the potty...until very, very recently! It's a bit of an exciting development, and I don't want to jinx anything, but Big C actually made a poopy on the potty. Yes. It was only one time. And yes. He hasn't done it since. … [Read more...]
Staying healthy during the holidays
Germ Factories Keeping healthy has been hard this fall. With my oldest in kindergarten this year, and the twins going to a childcare center for the first time (at the gym,) we've had a lot of runny noses, coughs, and snot. Lots and lots of snot. Ugh. Holiday Health Since Christmas will be here next week, I thought I'd share my best ideas for keeping healthy, as well as a few … [Read more...]
Home with your Preemie
As you know, my twin boys spent 91 and 93 days in the NICU. It was a long journey, but we were all very excited to be home as a family together. Especially their big brother! He only had seen them through a window until they got home. Even though we had three months to prepare for the boys coming home, I didn't feel prepared at all. They were still fairly … [Read more...]
Anywhere and Everywhere
Since it's Saturday and the beginning of Summer, I thought I'd share a post with you that I wrote as a guest on another blog, Your Modern Family. These are my tips and tricks to going anywhere with your kids. I hope you'll find it helpful as you head out on your road trips, or even a trip to the store. In my house, with twin toddlers and a 5-year-old, we spend more time … [Read more...]
