The Length a Quadruplet Brother Goes To Get Some One On One Attention

You might have caught that Isaac spent the wee hours of the morning in the ER with his daddy.  Apparently, he was in desperate need of some one on one time. So much for a plain ole boring fever.  Shortly after we tucked him into to bed for the night he woke up in a …

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How To Get Your Kids to Stay In Bed : Tips From a Quad Mom and Her Readers

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. WE ARE SO STINKIN’ BLESSED WITH OUR FAMILY OF READERS! I came to you discouraged, exhausted, and in tears and you came to the rescue. Seriously, if you’re having any trouble with bedtime at your house, there’s some brainy, creative, and insightful ideas in the comment section …

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A Taste of Absence Does The Heart Good

This weekend Brad and I were able to get a short little breather.  It’s amazing what some comfort food (while it’s still warm) and a couple hours away with some good reads will do to recharge your spirit.  Uninterrupted conversation and riding in the car, rather than a van filled with car seats, was a welcomed …

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Growing…Growing…Growing

    You asked for an update on our raised garden. It’s coming right along… The Peas, Green Beans, Corn, (Thanks to Your Suggestion) and Cucumbers are growing quite nicely. (And The Boys Have Kept from Pulling, Digging, and Drenching so far!) Tomatoes and Peppers still need to be planted. (One of these days!) So amazing to …

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Me. The Cows. And Haiti.

So I entered this essay contest that Stonyfield is holding for bloggers… … Cuz I’m really interested in learning more about eating natural foods, finding out where our foods come from, passing the goodness along to my boys, and all. … I’ve been even more inspired after watching this movie   and while growing our garden. …

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Let It Slide…

  They love to play this game on the slide that they invented. Each of them slides down and slams into the last one in line.  No cries.  Just laughter. A game only BROTHERS could make up and love. (Linked to 5 Minutes for Mom Wordless Wednesday)

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Advantage #67 of Having a Wombmate…

  …Never having to sleep alone during a thunderstorm. This post is linked to 5 Minutes for Mom’s Wordless Wednesday

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Fun for a Buck : Painter’s Tape Roadways

  Looking for some frugal entertainment for your little one(s)? We’re always looking for creative ways to play without breaking the bank. We like to pass those ideas onto you through our Fun for a Buck Series. A new activity that has been a hit with our four boys is Painter’s Tape Roadways.  The idea …

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