Things That Make Two “Terrific”

———————————————————————————————————— Since we’re off at BlogHer, this is a repost from a little earlier this year. I have sooooo much to blog about…like a year’s worth of blogging material.  (You can follow me on twitter for more real-time updates.)The boys are LOVING this Quadyssey for sure!  We are soaking up this time as a family …

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Meals, Mayhem, and Miracle Memories (Part 2)

BQ (Before Quads) I envisioned tucking my little one into bed for the night by saying a prayer, giving a kiss goodnight, and perhaps reading a bedtime story.  Peaceful, Warm, Tender Moments. Step into our reality and it resembles mayhem, a 20 minute chaos that leaves us breathless and spinning. A routine that includes hugs, …

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Meals, Mayhem, and Miracle Memories (Part 1)

Although I would have loved to post on Meals, Mayhem, and Miracles all in one post, (as many of you requested via twitter) I’m a woman not a machine!  So I’ll break this up into 3 Parts…. Let’s start with MEALS.  I’ll be dedicating a specific post to Meal Planning/Grocery $$$ Saving soon, but for …

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Firecracker, Firecracker, Boom! Boom! Boom!

Our 4th of July Fireworks were a wash (literally), but the next day proved to be a glorious night for fireworks!  The boys stayed up well past their bedtime, but they were troopers for their 1st Fireworks Display.  What a difference a year makes in flexibility!   The evening was filled with activity including a picnic …

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Summer Quadyssey: Conner Prairie

Welcome to another Quadyssey episode!  This adventure takes place at Conner Prairie, an interactive pioneer village, complete with an Animal Encounters Barn and a Discovery Station for the "Prairie Tykes". Clark started out a little reserved with the animals, but he warmed up with time and exposure. The Discovery Station area was a HUGE hit, …

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It Takes Two, Baby

While I was out grocerying (yes, it’s a verb) a few nights ago the coolest thing happened between Isaac and Clark.  Here’s Brad’s account of how it happened: "Brooks and Henry were on my lap reading a book. Usually, the other two would be hounding me to try to fit all four of their growing …

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The Wheels on the (Fill in the Blank) Go Round and Round

Sing Along with Me: "The Wheels on the Bike, Shopping Cart, Dump Truck, Bike, Cozy Coupe, and Lawn Mower Go Round and Round, Round and Round, Round and Round. The Wheels on the Bike, Shopping Cart, Dump Truck, Bike, Cozy Coup, and Lawn Mover Go Round and Round. All Through the Town."  Makes a long …

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To Duct Tape or Not to Duct Tape?

Please excuse this bit of a diaper rant…. You know the developmental milestone of clothing removal? My boys have it MASTERED!  Sleepsack, Pants, Shirt, Diaper, Every Stinkin’ Article of Clothing! And apparently it hasn’t quite sunk in that clothing is REQUIRED during nap/night times. The sleepsacks had been our saving grace prior to now. We’ve …

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