Hacks for multiple, curious toddlers

I wrote this post long, long ago and have since found new ways to “round up” my twins. They had just started walking and were, what I thought, hard to manage. And, they were, but now poses much more dangerous and scary situations. Please post your own hacks for handling multiple toddlers in the comments. [...]

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For All the New MoMs

Many moons ago, I wrote this little piece while in a sleep deprived delirium. I needed to write it, needed an outlet for all of the emotions swirling around inside. Recently, a good friend had a baby, and I sent her a copy of this. I just wanted her to know that despite all of [...]

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Memories

Maddie and Riley were only nine months old when their dad died.
 
Up until two days before his death, John was actively involved in caring for the twins. He conserved every ounce of the waning energy he had to spend with them. He’d sleep all day so that he could change Madeleine into her pajamas, give [...]

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Twins going to the same college?

Continuing our discussion of separating twins or keeping them together in grade school, there was an article in the New York Times a few days ago about twins applying to or going to the same college. I can’t say that I have even considered this issue–and, with kids who are just 15 months, why would [...]

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Why (and how) we watch TV with our toddlers

During my journey of motherhood, I’ve learned I’m a middle of the road mama. I don’t really classify myself into a single style of parenting. I take what I like from each style and leave the rest. I try not to judge what others decide to do because it’s their family. Besides crying it out [...]

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