Wombmates to Cribmates to Roommates to Bunkmates

First they were wombmates, Then they changed to cribmates, Who transitioned to roommates, That last night turned into bunkmates. {and roommates again}   All together in the same room. A room FULL of boys and memories in the making! Happy 5th Birthday, Boys! Enjoy bunking together, and remember these bunk beds, sheets, mattresses, and mattress …

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The Moment I Almost Let Slip Away…

  My impatience had been tested and I had fallen.  I was worn.  I was ready to be done for the night, yet his pleadings and persistence would not allow me to quit. Every excuse for being out of bed I had met with a request to return to his bed. A warning.  A stern …

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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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Somebody Give Me the Magic Solution To Keep Kids in Bed for the Night

(Door Knob Opens) “I need to go potty.” (Back to Bed Tactics) (Door Opens) “My toe hurts.” (Reluctant Back to Bed Tactics) (Door Opens) “I need a drink of water.” Minutes Pass and I Think All Is FINALLY quiet for the night… (Door Opens) “I need my yellow dog.” (Desperate Back to Bed Tactics) (Door …

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Yet Another Toddler Transition…

Can you guess what toddler transition were making now?  Isaac and Henry have 2 new (used) toddler beds and as I write this I just heard their bedroom door open.  Double Trouble. I’ll be right back….   So obviously we are working on the “transition” part during nap time, but over all it’s went well. …

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Q&A’s From the QuadParents: Part II

I could say more, but the video says A LOT (as in we like to ramble, and chat, and linger on, and slap our knees, while answering YOUR questions about our children). So Without Further Ado, Part II…  http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8663656&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1 And if our answering questions created more questions (as is often the case), feel free to …

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When It’s Time to Change, You’ve Got to Rearrange

Tell me you love the Brady Bunch half as much as I do!  I grew up on afterschool Brady Bunch reruns, and I could probably beat any of you (minus my brother, but he’s probably not reading anyway) in a Brady Bunch Trivia showdown.  If you’re not familiar with the Brady’s, “Here’s the Story” on …

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Love Those Wieder Girls!

NOW…… This post is long overdue…but still necessary. I CANNOT thank this family enough for the way they have loved our family from the preemie days to the present. THEN… This family was the glue that held us together during the ultimate sleep deprived first couple of months of the boys’ lives, as they came …

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