Lee’s Grilled Cheese {Summer Bucket List}
Grilled cheese is among my favorite meals, and it has been since I was a child. George prefers a more sophisticated panini, but never complains when we have grilled cheese for dinner, especially when...
View ArticleParty Animals
Birthday parties are one of the few times it’s more cost-effective to have four children at the same time. Instead of hosting four parties throughout the year, we throw one big bash for four kids. For...
View ArticleThree Year Stats
After the kid’s birthday, I always enjoy their well checks. It may seem strange, but I really like spending the time to track their growth and developmental milestones (I may also like bragging about...
View ArticleTiny Feet, Big Impressions
Since I was expecting quadruplets I knew my babies would have a NICU stay, and I knew it would be difficult. In the months that led up to delivery, I communicated with other moms of quadruplets and...
View ArticleSkelly Dog
As we cruised the aisles of Costco, George stopped in his tracks. “Skelly dog is FIVE DOLLARS!!!”, he proclaimed with delight. I sighed, knowing exactly what he was thinking. He added, “It was $10, but...
View ArticleRain or Shine
Last year, the quads visited a pumpkin patch for the first time, and I knew it should become a family tradition. There’s something about taking a hayride on a crisp day and the sight of bright orange...
View ArticleOur Home is Not a Pottery Barn Catalog
Long before our kids made their debut, George and I loved conquering DIY projects and decorating our home. We are quite thrifty and find joy in such projects. Every project begins with inspiration, and...
View ArticleBuy One, Get One Free
When I was a child, my mother always made my Halloween costumes, and she was quite creative. I went through a few years of wanting to be things instead of people. Long before the invent of Pinterest,...
View ArticleThe Day I Quit Potty Training
Long before becoming a parent, I remember watching both my aunt and cousin struggle to potty train their children. Both were moms to bright kids with extensive vocabularies, and they were good moms....
View ArticleA Virtual Christmas Card
Today our hearts are full of joy as we celebrate the birth of Christ! A child is born to us! A son is given to us! And he will be our ruler. He will be called, “Wonderful Counselor,” “Mighty God,”...
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