(UPDATED) They’re Brothers, Identical Brothers

Update Tuesday @ 8 pm EST : Looks like we came out ahead at the last minute, thanks to your final campaigning efforts. No “certified” word on winners until Thursday, but regardless you guys were OUTSTANDING! I’ll let you know when the official winners are announced. They’re BROTHERS, Identical brothers and you’ll find They laugh …

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Energy Zappers…

In my inbox today was a terrific quote from my dear friend, Suz. I began laughing hysterically.  "The emotional and physical energy needed to supervise an energy-packed tot can take down the most physically fit mom. If your toddler happens to be a boy, add 50% more energy…" —On Becoming Toddlerwise So mathematically in our …

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Keepin’ It Real Rewinds 08

If you are new to 4tunate, you might be new to KIRR (Keepin’ It Real Rewinds). I’m in the process of getting our story down on "paper", detailing our journey of infertility that led to an extreme high risk quadruplet pregnancy.  You can catch up on the Rewind Series HERE. After finding out that we …

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Did You Know You Were Reading a 2008 Weblog Award Finalist Blog?

So apparently our blog was nominated for the 2008 WEBLOG AWARDS in the "Best Parenting Blog" category…and somehow, someway, we’ve made it as a TOP TEN FINALIST (out of 79 nominated blogs)!  And from what they tell me (they being some of YOU) it’s sorta a big deal. "The Weblog Awards are the world’s largest …

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Wrapping Up Christmas

Just a few more pictures, video, and commentary to wrap up Christmas ’08.  How’s the tree disassembling and holiday stash away going?  I’ve found a few things that blended in with the regular decor that need to be boxed up (happens to me EVERY time) and then I think we’ll officially start the new year.  …

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Christmas AM 2008

Love @ 1st Sight Henry Brought Out His "Horsie" and Hung Him on the Table to Watch Daddy and His Little Men Little Man Clark                                         Little Man Brooks Little Man Isaac                                          Little Man Henry   Only Daddy Could Take His Eye off the Trains for a Picture  

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Clickable Moments of 2008

  I’m waaaaaaay behind on Christmas postings, but 2008 decided leave us with a nasty wicked stomach virus.  (What a way to shed those holiday pounds in a hurry!) It’s been an incredibly rough 48 hrs. and I cannot thank Brad’s sister and mom enough for coming to the rescue us in a way that …

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The Gift that Keeps Chuggin’

Many of you were correct in guessing our present to the boys for Christmas. Their reactions were priceless and it made for a delightfully playful Christmas morning.   Since Christmas, Henry’s first words in the morning have been, "Where’s choo-choo?" I think it’s a gift that they will continue to enjoy for years to come.  Oh, …

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