How does one become a WiseMommies? Motherhood: When one of my good friends first became a mother, she told me, “motherhood will show you and your husband just how selfish you are or have been as human beings.” I started to think about this especially after having my first born child. It is true that … Read more
Have you ever gone to tuck your child in good night only to find them naked? Has your son discovered and now has a growing fascination with his Schniedelwutz, as a curious boy might naturally do? Has your child become a poop Picasso by discovering and experimenting with the poop in their diaper? Oh the … Read more
Months ago, I published a post about shopping with multiples and what it looked like shopping with three kids two and under and how shopping and errand running with them had evolved over the years. The post was to help other twin moms, grocery shopping with kids, easier and even enjoyable, but then I received … Read more
Sad but true story of a day in the life of the singled out singleton. My German mother-in-law is about to visit us again which brought up a memory from her last visit, an incident that happened while seeing her off at the airport. My twins were in their stroller and my preschooler was standing … Read more
Many people don’t realize twins have emotional, cognitive, and other developments happening completely different compared to singletons. From socializing, peer pressure and more, the journey toward independence while being a twin is very different from that of a singleton. So parents of twins have much more to consider when raising twins or triplets. As a … Read more
Rain showers bring May flowers and then just like that it is swimming season. This time of the year always has me thinking ahead about water safety and equipment needs. Having a backyard pool, and three very young boys, water safety is a huge concern and enforcement in our household. I was fine with handling … Read more
Playing is one of the best things you and your baby can do together. Play is how babies develop a sense of themselves and their place in the world. Here are a few tips for fun games you can play with your baby. Shake the rattle Fill empty water bottles with interesting and colorful “objects” … Read more