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Somehow having one year olds seems scarier than having newborns. Sure newborns don’t let you sleep but for the first month I had a team of NICU nurses holding my hand. Now we have one year olds and I feel there is a severe gap in my knowledge. I can do ages 3-6. I’ve doneContinue reading “Flying Blind”

Disclaimer: Due to technical issues this didn’t get posted last night and I’m just realizing it. Ugh! So far this week I’ve eaten half of a Giant sized loaf of Bunny Bread by myself. I’ve also had a ton of pasta and about four slices of cake. And candy. And some fruit. (I’m not aContinue reading “The Very Hungry Mommy-pillar”

If we could make it a full year without one or more of our kids having to go to the hospital that would be great. Last year we spent a month with our babies in the NICU. We nearly made it to the one year mark since then without a hospital stay but then lastContinue reading “Hospital Stays”

I’ve been putting off writing about this because it’s all pretty new and exciting and we needed to make sure we told grandparents and parents first. After talking with The Hubs he’s agreed that it’s time to share our happiness. We now officially have FIVE children! No, I’m not pregnant! Haha! You see we’ve alwaysContinue reading “And Then There Were Five…”

“Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome!” This phrase means oh so much to me. It has become my mantra. So much so that I often wonder if I should have it tattooed on my butt cheek in block letters. “This body is property of the Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome way of life!” I couldn’t tell you whereContinue reading “Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome!”

Today I unlocked a new Mom Achievement. Today the Twins and I went to the grocery store without ANY help. I’m elated! I can’t tell you the last time I was so proud of myself! It was beautiful and so freeing! I spent the entire time grinning like a fool. I never thought I’d beContinue reading “Mom Achievement Unlocked!”

Before I had kids I never thought that things like birthday parties would make me feel insecure. Suddenly I’m planning the Twin’s first birthday party with my Mom and I’m overwhelmed. I want so badly to be one of those crunchy Moms that doesn’t let her kid have screen time or eat processed foods. IContinue reading “Pinterest Worthy”

Dear Reader, I sincerely apologize for the infrequency of my posts lately. It seems that being a working Mom is getting the best of me. I am overwhelmed and stressed and ready to explode. These are the parts that I would love to hide. It would be amazing if I could post only the happy,Continue reading “Overwhelmed”

A couple months ago a friend asked if I could belly dance for a group she is a part of. I replied full of enthusiasm and energy thinking “Sure I can give a 30 minute presentation on that! It will be fine!” I knew my body well enough to know that I could make itContinue reading “Dance, Mommy Dance!”