Whenever we leave the house, we are approached by many people. A quad stroller, or two twin strollers, is an unusual sight. People are naturally curious. I am a member of our local twin’s club and other Moms report the same phenomenon. There are different responses to the countless questions. … [Read more...]
Feeling Human
What do you do to feel human? This question was posed to me by a friend who is a mother of two toddler boys. “Lotion,” I told her and she gave me a quizzical look. I explained that it is part of my daily ritual to use a nice scented lotion after my shower. No matter how busy I am, I like to have my lotion. … [Read more...]
Brush, Brush, Brush Our Teeth…
My brother, a pediatric dentist, inspected the babies' teeth over the holidays. Among the four babies, there are a total of 17 teeth. Grayson comes in first with six teeth whereas Xayden and Ryder are in the middle with four each. Capri is pulling up the rear with three. My brother told me it was time to start them on a … [Read more...]
The Next Few Months, Baby Photos
At this time last year, the babies all fit side by side in one crib together. I stood on a chair and belted out the ABC's, in an attempt to get them to look in my direction. This was too early to hope for smiles, and it took quite a few rounds of the ABC's before they all looked. Tough crowd... Finding me to be amusing would come … [Read more...]
Poop Under my Nails
When you have a baby, or in my case four, poop becomes a topic of interest. Other parents are discussing it and comparing notes on the playground. Are they pooping enough? Breast milk turns the poop a bit yellow whereas formula makes darker colored doodies. Sometimes babies have trouble and strain while others are super … [Read more...]