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The Show Must Go On
Last summer I enrolled the girls in summer dance lessons, but it didn’t go as well as I hoped. Three of the kids regularly participated, but Rylin attended a single class (the first one) for the full...
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Big Vehicle Day
This summer, I didn’t create an official summer bucket list, but we’ve had plenty of summer fun. We’ve enjoyed library story time each week, which includes stories and songs followed by a literature...
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Klyde Warren Park
Last weekend we savored family time in Klyde Warren Park with my parents, sister, and brother-in-law. Despite being open only a few years, Klyde Warren Park proved itself an urban oasis. I was...
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Morning Ride
In the past few weeks we’ve been struggling with a lot of sibling bickering, sassy backtalk, and physical aggression. I’ve done my best to redirect this behavior and to keep toys and activities fresh,...
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The Circus
Shortly after the quads were born, we sent letters to companies who have multiple birth programs. Within a few months, we received a handful of coupons and product samples. With our multiple birth...
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Wee Volunteer
Last month we were invited to participate in a preschool philanthropy program through Wee Volunteer . Though Wee Volunteer offers a variety of projects, this one was for Meals on Big Wheels where...
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Road Tripping: Springfield, MO
When the quads were infants, George’s cousin and his wife came to visit from Missouri. Unfortunately, we hadn’t seen them in person since. Life with quads was busy, and they too found themselves busy...
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Class Full
Having high order multiples, or even just a large family, poses certain challenges. One of those challenges is with extracurricular activities, especially for toddlers and preschoolers- think...
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Financial Responsibility
Almost a year ago, Rylin stunned me when she started making her bed. I always try to foster independence with the kids, but sometimes I really underestimate them, and this was a perfect example....
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How Dance Can Benefit Your Child’s Early Development
When the kids were almost three I enrolled them in dance lessons for a myriad of reasons. I’m glad I did as today guest writer, Wendy Dressler, shares the benefits for dance for children. Children...
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