One local shopping center has a pond full of ducks. Families gather to feed the ducks and watch them glide effortlessly across the water. Our babies are too young to feed them. We tried, but they assumed that all the stale bread was for them. We fed the ducks while they watched from their … [Read more...]
Part of the Scenery
Before we had the babies, we walked our dogs by the park, admiring the scenery and happy families. The sound of children’s shouts and laughter and the sight of smiling parents enjoying the outdoors with their little ones was something we wanted to join in. We looked forward to a time when we could be a part of it. Grayson, … [Read more...]
Things People Do…
We stand out when we go places with four babies. We try to make that the only reason we stand out. We don’t want to stand out because our kids are flinging food across the room or because they are the loudest babies around. We plan outings when they are well fed or about to be fed. We try to make sure they are rested and happy. We have taken the babies out to eat … [Read more...]
Rat a tat tat
"Rat a tat tat, rat a tat tat." I turned just in time to feel the spray of imaginary bullets. The little boy aimed his toy machine gun, complete with sound effects, at everyone in the store aisles. His Mom walked ahead seemingly oblivious, with his older sister in tow. The machine gun toy was keeping the boy … [Read more...]
Little Boy Haircut
Many of our babies’ firsts are together. Their first time eating solids was side by side. They transitioned to their own cribs together. Since we have three boys and a girl, I pictured the boys getting their first haircuts together. It is amazing how many variations there are in a single gene pool. Grayson … [Read more...]