Friday, April 20, 2007
Potty Training and other household related incidents (HRIs)
Having a not quite two year old who virtually potty trained herself seems like a dream come true – right? We’re certainly relishing the fact that for all intents and purposes we’re only changing two sets of diapers per day. For Erin, we basically replace dry pull ups and rush her to the bathroom every time she utters the words potty, poop or pee. There in lies the one small twist to this potty training experience. Erin has developed a potty preference. Since the renovation, our house has two full baths – the old non renovated one and the new one that is bigger than most kids bedrooms. Guess which one she likes? Right, the old one. For any of you that have been to our house, you know that it’s tricky at best to maneuver in that bathroom. Now add hoisting a 30lb 23 month old who has to potty NOW onto her drop in potty seat. Two people have now been afflicted with the injury we like to call Erin potty training back. Seriously though, we’re very proud of our girl.
In other kid news, Sarah has now been in physical therapy for several weeks. I took her today to the private PT and am thrilled to report that she sees noticeable progress. She feels that Sarah is making significant strides in catching up. While Sarah still whines and moans when the therapist makes her do any real work, she’s really grown to like her. She even graced her with a smile today which is huge since she usually sees her and scowls.
Sloane is our happy little sensitive girl. She takes the longest to warm up to people but once she does will sit contentedly in your lap and cuddle for long periods of time. We’ve determined she might be our cheerleader because her favorite phrase seems to be RAH RAH RAH!
In Karen & Matt news - we were pretty lucky with this most recent noreaster. Our backyard took the brunt of it with just minor flooding in the basement. Other people in our county weren’t so lucky – losses of homes, business or significant damage. Please keep them in your thoughts.
For viewing pleasure, some pics of our tip to the Turtleback Zoo this weekend with Erin’s best friend. We didn’t include any of her best friend simply for her privacy (so, E&E– if you want us to send the pics to you directly, just let us know)
In other kid news, Sarah has now been in physical therapy for several weeks. I took her today to the private PT and am thrilled to report that she sees noticeable progress. She feels that Sarah is making significant strides in catching up. While Sarah still whines and moans when the therapist makes her do any real work, she’s really grown to like her. She even graced her with a smile today which is huge since she usually sees her and scowls.
Sloane is our happy little sensitive girl. She takes the longest to warm up to people but once she does will sit contentedly in your lap and cuddle for long periods of time. We’ve determined she might be our cheerleader because her favorite phrase seems to be RAH RAH RAH!
In Karen & Matt news - we were pretty lucky with this most recent noreaster. Our backyard took the brunt of it with just minor flooding in the basement. Other people in our county weren’t so lucky – losses of homes, business or significant damage. Please keep them in your thoughts.
For viewing pleasure, some pics of our tip to the Turtleback Zoo this weekend with Erin’s best friend. We didn’t include any of her best friend simply for her privacy (so, E&E– if you want us to send the pics to you directly, just let us know)
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Easter
No funny posts today. Just wanted to share pictures from a wonderful family Easter. We were thrilled to spend the day with our cousins from both near and far. Aunt Lorraine and Uncle Drew joined us from across the pond - our first visit with them since they moved last summer.
We hope your holiday was as wonderful as ours.
Friday, April 6, 2007
Go Team!
Most of you who’ve known me for a long time know that my best friend since middle school is also named Karen and that she and her beautiful family live down in Texas now. Karen was one of the first of us to have children and her oldest, Katie is now going on 14. Karen has many reasons to be proud of all of her children and I have to highlight one of their achievements in this post and reach out to our readers.
I’m going to paraphrase here, so for the full details check out http://ninetexans.blogspot.com. Katie belongs to an Odyssey of the Mind team. Odyssey of the Mind is a creativity competition that has been in place for 25 years and teams must come up with a creative solution to a long term problem without help from parents or any other adults. Katie’s team went above and beyond and not only won regional and state competitions but also prestigious Odyssey of the Mind awards. They now have the opportunity to travel to the World competition, located in Michigan this May. The kids have 6 weeks to raise $10,000 to be able to attend with their chaperones/parents and compete with kids from all over the world. The kids are going all out with fundraisers locally and doing their best to raise the funds. If you’d like to contribute, the link is http://sahero.org Choose “Click and Pledge” and make sure you enter the amount where it specifies Odyssey of the Mind World. Any donations, positive thoughts or prayers would be greatly appreciated.
My heart is obviously with Katie and her team and I’m going to do my best to try to help them get to World. Thanks for reading!
I’m going to paraphrase here, so for the full details check out http://ninetexans.blogspot.com. Katie belongs to an Odyssey of the Mind team. Odyssey of the Mind is a creativity competition that has been in place for 25 years and teams must come up with a creative solution to a long term problem without help from parents or any other adults. Katie’s team went above and beyond and not only won regional and state competitions but also prestigious Odyssey of the Mind awards. They now have the opportunity to travel to the World competition, located in Michigan this May. The kids have 6 weeks to raise $10,000 to be able to attend with their chaperones/parents and compete with kids from all over the world. The kids are going all out with fundraisers locally and doing their best to raise the funds. If you’d like to contribute, the link is http://sahero.org Choose “Click and Pledge” and make sure you enter the amount where it specifies Odyssey of the Mind World. Any donations, positive thoughts or prayers would be greatly appreciated.
My heart is obviously with Katie and her team and I’m going to do my best to try to help them get to World. Thanks for reading!
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
My old friend Bobby
We're struggling in our house to say goodbye to what seems like a family member. Bobby. As many of you remember, Erin's first word was "Bob" and we spent weeks trying to figure out what she was referring to. Not one for patience, she finally crawled over -held up a pacifier and literally yelled "Bob" while shaking it at us. We got it. Since then, Bob has metamorphosed into "Bobby" and has become Erin's faithful companion.
Blue Bobby, her most recent, has become a permanent fixture. She used to wake up and call for Mommy. She now wakes up and says hello to Bobby. We cajole and promise the riches of the world if she'll leave Bobby in her crib. Um, no. She'd rather take a trip to a Turkish prison with Bobby than leave it in the crib. We offer the story of the Binkie (in this case Bobby) fairy who comes to collect pacifiers for new babies who need them. She calmly informs us that Sarah and Sloane already have pacifiers and don't need hers. We offer her rewards to take out Bobby. She usually declines them. We're waiting for her to rip out her be.dazz.ler and add some bling to that bobby so that it coordinates with her outfits.
Our pediatrician allayed our fears months ago telling us her son had his pacifier until 3 and that no one goes to college with a pacifier. Why is it then that I have visions of Erin with a cell phone in one hand, a laptop in the other and a bobby hanging from her belt loop?
Blue Bobby, her most recent, has become a permanent fixture. She used to wake up and call for Mommy. She now wakes up and says hello to Bobby. We cajole and promise the riches of the world if she'll leave Bobby in her crib. Um, no. She'd rather take a trip to a Turkish prison with Bobby than leave it in the crib. We offer the story of the Binkie (in this case Bobby) fairy who comes to collect pacifiers for new babies who need them. She calmly informs us that Sarah and Sloane already have pacifiers and don't need hers. We offer her rewards to take out Bobby. She usually declines them. We're waiting for her to rip out her be.dazz.ler and add some bling to that bobby so that it coordinates with her outfits.
Our pediatrician allayed our fears months ago telling us her son had his pacifier until 3 and that no one goes to college with a pacifier. Why is it then that I have visions of Erin with a cell phone in one hand, a laptop in the other and a bobby hanging from her belt loop?
Happenings
A few new happenings around our home. The house next door has been placed on the foundation, so Erin has been watching the progress with fascination. Hopefully our neighbors will be back by summer and Erin will have a friend her own age to play with.
I start working part time next week. I recently realized that other than maternity leave this is the first time I'll be working outside the house less than 40 hours a week in over 15 years. For now I'll be taking one day off and telecommuting one day. This will help us tremendously in trying to schedule physical therapy appointments, well baby checks and just the general doctor visits all kids require. And since my commute has becoming 90-100 minutes in each direction (for 38 miles. Welcome to NJ), this will go a long way in reducing commuting stress and giving us some more time as a family.
With Easter coming up this weekend we've been trying out the concept of the Easter Bunny on Erin. How exactly do you explain a human sized mythical rabbit that sits in the mall to take pictures during the week but leaves treat laden Easter Baskets while she sleeps? And we why wonder kids become afraid of the dark - Santa Claus comes down through the chimney while you sleep, and the Easter Bunny hops through your room. Heck - I'd be terrified too! That being said, Erin seems to recognize the Easter bunny and associates colored and plastic eggs with "Boony" - her version.
Sarah and Sloane are both doing well. Sarah has proven to truly take after both sides of her family. Both physical therapists have noted how strong willed she is for an 8 month old baby. There's a shocker coming from a child that belongs to the two of us! Sloane has kept her newly sunny disposition and has taken to making what we call the grandpa face - wrinkled nose, pursed lips and a head shake. We'll have to capture it on video for you to truly appreciate it. Sloane's new favorite activity is to pull the pacifier out of Sarah's mouth, hold it out of her reach and taunt her with it. We're in for loads more fun once these two get mobile!
I start working part time next week. I recently realized that other than maternity leave this is the first time I'll be working outside the house less than 40 hours a week in over 15 years. For now I'll be taking one day off and telecommuting one day. This will help us tremendously in trying to schedule physical therapy appointments, well baby checks and just the general doctor visits all kids require. And since my commute has becoming 90-100 minutes in each direction (for 38 miles. Welcome to NJ), this will go a long way in reducing commuting stress and giving us some more time as a family.
With Easter coming up this weekend we've been trying out the concept of the Easter Bunny on Erin. How exactly do you explain a human sized mythical rabbit that sits in the mall to take pictures during the week but leaves treat laden Easter Baskets while she sleeps? And we why wonder kids become afraid of the dark - Santa Claus comes down through the chimney while you sleep, and the Easter Bunny hops through your room. Heck - I'd be terrified too! That being said, Erin seems to recognize the Easter bunny and associates colored and plastic eggs with "Boony" - her version.
Sarah and Sloane are both doing well. Sarah has proven to truly take after both sides of her family. Both physical therapists have noted how strong willed she is for an 8 month old baby. There's a shocker coming from a child that belongs to the two of us! Sloane has kept her newly sunny disposition and has taken to making what we call the grandpa face - wrinkled nose, pursed lips and a head shake. We'll have to capture it on video for you to truly appreciate it. Sloane's new favorite activity is to pull the pacifier out of Sarah's mouth, hold it out of her reach and taunt her with it. We're in for loads more fun once these two get mobile!
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
The Twin (Triplet) Factor
A lot of people warned us, but we didn't believe them. Going out with our twins is a phenomenon that absolutely brings out the best and worst in complete strangers
Whenever we go anywhere with either the twins or the twins and Erin we hear either "Are they twins?" "Are they triplets?" Sure, they are triplets - one just has had a significant growth spurt. Our friend who has the same situation with a son 14 months older than his twins told us to just start answering yes, it makes getting out of the store much easier.
Some other classic lines that we hear over and over and over?
"You must have your hands full"
Us- Yes we do, and our hearts too.
"Better you than me"
Okay, this one I don't say but I think it "Damn straight if that's your attitude"
"Double Trouble- huh?"
Us - No, double the blessing
"Are they identical? How do you tell them apart"
Us - No and by their different color eyes and hair, and their very different facial features.
"Three girls? When are you going to try for a boy?"
Us - Are you offering to carry another child for us? Since I've spent the past 4+ years trying to get pregnant and being pregnant we're ready for a break.
"Are they natural?"
Us - No, they are clones.
We've been to many restaurants with all three kids. We know exactly which ones can accommodate the car seats and us in a booth and Erin in a high chair or booster. The vast majority of the time, we enjoy it. But sometimes we feel like the circus sideshow. Yes, we have three small children and yes the babies are twins - now go back and eat your own dinner!
We've also struggled with the dressing alike mind-set. We're surrounded by many twin parents and have seen everything - kids dressed identically, kids dressed nothing alike, kids in coordinating outfits. We've chosen to go the nothing alike route with the exception of holidays. For Santa Pics, Easter and the like we fall into to the typical goofy twin parents and dress them alike. For Easter this year, Erin even has a coordinating dress. We'll post pictures assuming we can get any before changes of clothes become necessary.
So what's the point of this post? Be kind to the parents of multiples. And on behalf of my girlfriend who has a large family and gets very similar comments - be kind to them too. Remember - we have our hands full!
Whenever we go anywhere with either the twins or the twins and Erin we hear either "Are they twins?" "Are they triplets?" Sure, they are triplets - one just has had a significant growth spurt. Our friend who has the same situation with a son 14 months older than his twins told us to just start answering yes, it makes getting out of the store much easier.
Some other classic lines that we hear over and over and over?
"You must have your hands full"
Us- Yes we do, and our hearts too.
"Better you than me"
Okay, this one I don't say but I think it "Damn straight if that's your attitude"
"Double Trouble- huh?"
Us - No, double the blessing
"Are they identical? How do you tell them apart"
Us - No and by their different color eyes and hair, and their very different facial features.
"Three girls? When are you going to try for a boy?"
Us - Are you offering to carry another child for us? Since I've spent the past 4+ years trying to get pregnant and being pregnant we're ready for a break.
"Are they natural?"
Us - No, they are clones.
We've been to many restaurants with all three kids. We know exactly which ones can accommodate the car seats and us in a booth and Erin in a high chair or booster. The vast majority of the time, we enjoy it. But sometimes we feel like the circus sideshow. Yes, we have three small children and yes the babies are twins - now go back and eat your own dinner!
We've also struggled with the dressing alike mind-set. We're surrounded by many twin parents and have seen everything - kids dressed identically, kids dressed nothing alike, kids in coordinating outfits. We've chosen to go the nothing alike route with the exception of holidays. For Santa Pics, Easter and the like we fall into to the typical goofy twin parents and dress them alike. For Easter this year, Erin even has a coordinating dress. We'll post pictures assuming we can get any before changes of clothes become necessary.
So what's the point of this post? Be kind to the parents of multiples. And on behalf of my girlfriend who has a large family and gets very similar comments - be kind to them too. Remember - we have our hands full!
Friday, March 23, 2007
Multi-Purpose Post
We had Sarah's first PT appt with the private provider. She agreed with the assessment that this is likely due to the RSV and the force at which it hit Sarah. She's encouraged that Sarah will be able to catch up fairly quickly.
Sloane and Sarah appear to have swapped personalities in some type of Freaky Friday routine - Sarah has suddenly become wary of strangers and a bit shy and Sloane talks to every passerby, sings from her stroller and just absolutely cracks herself up.
Poor Erin hasn't inherited her parents immunity to Strep. Not quite 2 years old and has her first case. We wouldn't have known as she hasn't been complaining if not for the weird rash and puffy eyes (think a right hook by M. Ali). She's off sleeping on the couch while Mom takes a conference call and posts this.
4 Years officially married yesterday for Matt and I. Last night I asked him if he would have ever pictured where we would be now. Our tiny little house is now twice the size. Three kids in two years and a bumpy road to build our family. Neither of us could ever have pictured it but we wouldn't change a minute of it. (Well maybe a few minutes during the whole construction project. But that's a whole 'nother post).
Now for some interaction! Blogging isn't a new phenomen - I've been following many blogs for the past several years. Julie at www.alittlepregnant.com always had a humorous outlook on the very painful subject of infertility. When her son Charlie was born premature, I held their family in my thoughts and prayers and I still faithfully read their blog. Here be Hippogrifs, So Close, Uncommon Misconception, Dooce and Finslippy - all make my work day just a tad easier and it feels like I've come to know them even if they don't know me. What blogs are like that for you? What makes a good blog? This blog was started with the intent of keeping friends and family updated but who knows, maybe it will grow into more. Send me some links, I'll check them out and if I ever get around to updating links I'll add them here.
and just a few recent pics
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Friday, March 9, 2007
Sarah's Eval
First, I know - I haven't put the pics up, but I will - hopefully tonight or this weekend. Some great shots of what happens when kids don't nap. And in case you are wondering, it's the twins who have given up napping - not the toddler.
We met with EI about Sarah and they advised us that she is right where she should be, if not a bit ahead in most areas. The common consensus seems to be that the wicked case of RSV that landed her in the hospital put her behind in her gross motor skill development. She'll be receiving PT at least once a week through EI and we'll be taking her to a private PT as well. She'll be evaluated again in 6 months. Please keep good thoughts going as we go through the process of PT and various doctors visits.
More later!
We met with EI about Sarah and they advised us that she is right where she should be, if not a bit ahead in most areas. The common consensus seems to be that the wicked case of RSV that landed her in the hospital put her behind in her gross motor skill development. She'll be receiving PT at least once a week through EI and we'll be taking her to a private PT as well. She'll be evaluated again in 6 months. Please keep good thoughts going as we go through the process of PT and various doctors visits.
More later!
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Random
First, a few book recommendations. For adults - Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. For the younger set- Time for Bed by Mem Fox. I'm currently reading Eat, Pray, Love and it's the first book in a long time that I've made sure that I make time to read at least once a day.
We're happy to report that they've broken ground next door for the new foundation - we miss our neighbors and if all goes according to schedule we hope they'll be moving back in early summer.
Gratuitious Kid Updates (pics will be added tonight!):
Erin has mastered a few new tricks over the past few weeks. Some have made us proud, like helping her sisters get their pacifiers and learning to get her own spoon, fork and cup. Others make us wonder when she's going to officially be smarter than we are. She has learned to both buckle and unbuckle the plastic straps to the high chairs, bouncy seats and car seats. Matt and I are now on a search to find out how to keep her in her car seat once she learns to press the lock release. From the other Moms out there - any ideas? Knock on wood, she seems content to practice this new craft only in the house, not while we're driving.
Sarah has taken up Sloane's favorite past time of shaking her head back and forth repeatedly. Having already run Sloane to the doctor for this, we know this is normal and she's just doing it because it's fun to see Mom, Dad and her sisters fly back and forth in pretty colors. She has also decided that our bed is so much more comfortable than her crib. Who needs a crib when you can sleep in the comfort of a queen size bed? You can see why I'm trying to convince Matt we need to upgrade to a King size!
Sloane has decided that playing on her back is sooo 2006. Now that she can flip onto her stomach she does it with great gusto and all the time. The only problem? She forgets how to flip back and gets frustrated. And anyone who has spent anytime with Sloane knows that she is very good at communicating her wants and needs. Therefore we spend a fair amount of time flipping her back over onto her back. We walk away and she promptly flips back on to her stomach. Rinse, lather, repeat.
We're happy to report that they've broken ground next door for the new foundation - we miss our neighbors and if all goes according to schedule we hope they'll be moving back in early summer.
Gratuitious Kid Updates (pics will be added tonight!):
Erin has mastered a few new tricks over the past few weeks. Some have made us proud, like helping her sisters get their pacifiers and learning to get her own spoon, fork and cup. Others make us wonder when she's going to officially be smarter than we are. She has learned to both buckle and unbuckle the plastic straps to the high chairs, bouncy seats and car seats. Matt and I are now on a search to find out how to keep her in her car seat once she learns to press the lock release. From the other Moms out there - any ideas? Knock on wood, she seems content to practice this new craft only in the house, not while we're driving.
Sarah has taken up Sloane's favorite past time of shaking her head back and forth repeatedly. Having already run Sloane to the doctor for this, we know this is normal and she's just doing it because it's fun to see Mom, Dad and her sisters fly back and forth in pretty colors. She has also decided that our bed is so much more comfortable than her crib. Who needs a crib when you can sleep in the comfort of a queen size bed? You can see why I'm trying to convince Matt we need to upgrade to a King size!
Sloane has decided that playing on her back is sooo 2006. Now that she can flip onto her stomach she does it with great gusto and all the time. The only problem? She forgets how to flip back and gets frustrated. And anyone who has spent anytime with Sloane knows that she is very good at communicating her wants and needs. Therefore we spend a fair amount of time flipping her back over onto her back. We walk away and she promptly flips back on to her stomach. Rinse, lather, repeat.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Slackers
Okay, can you really call us slackers for not updating the blog given our crazy schedules? I guess so. Quick updates:
Erin is scheduled to get tubes in her ears mid-march. We're happy to report that her last visit to the pediatrician showed clear ears - if they are still clear next week we get to cancel the tubes. Obviously her ears haven't been affecting her hearing - she hears words like cupcake or candy from 3 blocks away.
Sloane is starting to get a wee bit mobile - if you lay her on a mat she can get from one side to the other via a combination of rolling and scooting on her back. No standard crawling for our child of constant motion. My guess? She'll be mobile before we know it and driving her older sister crazy by going after her toys.
Sarah's EI evaluation went fairly well. As we thought, she does have a gross motor skill concern and will be receiving some physical therapy. Our happy girl aced the social skills part. They couldn't evaluate her verbal skills because she chose to stay quiet, as in not make a single peep, for the two hours they were there. We'll update as we know more.
Last weekend we went out to a museum and the crayon (insert brand name here:)) factory with our good friends. Erin really enjoyed it, as did her best bud. A definite two thumbs up if you are in the area and considering it. We'll post pics as soon as we upload them.
Erin is scheduled to get tubes in her ears mid-march. We're happy to report that her last visit to the pediatrician showed clear ears - if they are still clear next week we get to cancel the tubes. Obviously her ears haven't been affecting her hearing - she hears words like cupcake or candy from 3 blocks away.
Sloane is starting to get a wee bit mobile - if you lay her on a mat she can get from one side to the other via a combination of rolling and scooting on her back. No standard crawling for our child of constant motion. My guess? She'll be mobile before we know it and driving her older sister crazy by going after her toys.
Sarah's EI evaluation went fairly well. As we thought, she does have a gross motor skill concern and will be receiving some physical therapy. Our happy girl aced the social skills part. They couldn't evaluate her verbal skills because she chose to stay quiet, as in not make a single peep, for the two hours they were there. We'll update as we know more.
Last weekend we went out to a museum and the crayon (insert brand name here:)) factory with our good friends. Erin really enjoyed it, as did her best bud. A definite two thumbs up if you are in the area and considering it. We'll post pics as soon as we upload them.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
I'll never...
It almost goes without saying that our house is in constant chaos. Two adults, three children and two dogs in one house is a recipe for non-stop action. This past weekend found us sounding like a bad Christmas song – three puking children, two dogs a barking and a Mom with an ear infection. We’re glad to report everyone seems to be on the upswing now. We’ve learned that we need to take it all in stride and to try not to get caught up in the stress of it.
Speaking of learning, one of the things I’ve learned so far as a parent is that many of those “I’ll never” statements quickly go by the wayside. The most recent? “I’ll never drive a minivan”. After spending the past 6 months managing with the truck, which fits all three carseats, and the Subaru ,which only had one carseat, we bit the bullet and purchased a used (or if you prefer, Certified Pre-Owned) Toyota Sienna. After my initial tantrum of giving up my commuting car (hey, we never said all of tantrums were Erin’s), I’ve found that it does make life easier to have two vehicles where we can fit all of the kids. And, if in the future I find myself working closer to home and not commuting 80 miles a day…. Well, suffice it to say you’ll be able start calling Matt the minivan dad.
Other “I’ll never” statements that have since been amended? Well, we (meaning Mom, Dad and Erin) can sing you the theme song from Blue’s Clues and know Greg, Murray, Jeff and Anthony from the Wiggles by sight. It’s not uncommon for to hear Erin squealing “Ooooh, The Wiggles!” when she finds the dvd case. We are glad to report though that Barney has still never graced our television screen. And Sarah still seems to prefer Rachel Ray to Baby Einstein videos. Sloane is too busy moving around to show any type of preference for music, videos or books.
We knew we were true parents when we realized we used to camp out for Eagles and Springsteen tickets and we now find ourselves trolling the web looking for two seats together for a Laurie Berkner show. Parenthood definitely changes you
Speaking of learning, one of the things I’ve learned so far as a parent is that many of those “I’ll never” statements quickly go by the wayside. The most recent? “I’ll never drive a minivan”. After spending the past 6 months managing with the truck, which fits all three carseats, and the Subaru ,which only had one carseat, we bit the bullet and purchased a used (or if you prefer, Certified Pre-Owned) Toyota Sienna. After my initial tantrum of giving up my commuting car (hey, we never said all of tantrums were Erin’s), I’ve found that it does make life easier to have two vehicles where we can fit all of the kids. And, if in the future I find myself working closer to home and not commuting 80 miles a day…. Well, suffice it to say you’ll be able start calling Matt the minivan dad.
Other “I’ll never” statements that have since been amended? Well, we (meaning Mom, Dad and Erin) can sing you the theme song from Blue’s Clues and know Greg, Murray, Jeff and Anthony from the Wiggles by sight. It’s not uncommon for to hear Erin squealing “Ooooh, The Wiggles!” when she finds the dvd case. We are glad to report though that Barney has still never graced our television screen. And Sarah still seems to prefer Rachel Ray to Baby Einstein videos. Sloane is too busy moving around to show any type of preference for music, videos or books.
We knew we were true parents when we realized we used to camp out for Eagles and Springsteen tickets and we now find ourselves trolling the web looking for two seats together for a Laurie Berkner show. Parenthood definitely changes you
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Inspired by good friends of ours, we've decided to start a blog. We thought this would be the best way to keep you all updated as to our going ons (sometimes weekly, sometimes daily) and share stories and pictures of the kids. We've decided to keep identifying information off of the blog since it does involve our kids, so we're going to approve comments before they are posted.
Both of us will be posting, so stay tuned.
Both of us will be posting, so stay tuned.
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