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    Mad About Multiples!

  • Giveaway and Book Review: Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Twins

    Gemini Crickets Mad About Multiples
    16 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    We are giving away ONE copy of Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Twins to one lucky sleep-deprived Mad About Multiples reader. See end of post for details. Giveaway copy courtesy of Double Up Books.Book Review: Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy TwinsDisclaimer: I confess that I read “Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Twins” by Dr. Marc Weissbluth with a bit of a jaded perspective. I have read “Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems” by Richard Ferber, “Secrets of the Baby Whisperer” by Tracy Hogg, “The Happiest Baby on the Block” by Harvey Karp, “The Baby Sleep Book” by William Sears et al.,…

  • Playgroups, Playdates and Parks, Oh My

    MommyTwinGirls
    9 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
     As a member of Gemini Crickets, I’ve gotten to enjoy plenty of social events and monthly meetings to educate and hook up with other parents sharing the same challenges or even better, giving me a glimpse of things to come. But the one thing that drew me closest to this club was my playgroup. My twins happened to be the oldest in our playgroup with the next oldest set being about 6 months younger. As we all know, that’s a huge developmental difference in the first year. But honestly, it didn’t matter. After all, “playgroup” is sort of a misnomer. Seriously. It’s not really all…

  • Halloween Costumes, Have I impressed my character biases onto my kids?

    Gemini Crickets Mad About Multiples
    31 Oct 2009 | 10:00 am
    I have a new topic for you in the Mom Guilt arena; Halloween Costumes.  No, I’m not going to suggest you should make your own, anyone who has kids knows that’s a laughable suggestion, much less if you have multiples.  No, I’ve got the guilty feeling in my stomach over something much less worth my consideration, yet it’s still there.  I’m afraid I may have created a “costume biases” in my children.  What is that you ask?  Well, in our case it would seem, that my kids prefer Disney character costumes.  I’m not sure when or how it happened, even that it really has happened…

  • Book Review: Abigail Pogrebin's "One and the Same"

    Gemini Crickets Mad About Multiples
    22 Oct 2009 | 10:54 am
    Abigail Pogrebin's latest book "One and the Same" details a unique perspective of the phenomenon of twins with sometimes painful honesty and scary insight. As a mother of three year old twins, I find most of my decisions limited to toddler-focused issues like how to get my kids to eat vegetables or which preschool to enroll them in or how to discipline them. Abigail's book is a wake up call that the well being of my children involves much more than meals, academics, and obedience.  Crucial to my children's happiness and overall health is their sense of identity. …

  • From Bats to Batman ...... a Halloween Evolution

    Nora Kim
    19 Oct 2009 | 12:09 am
    Last Halloween, my boys were 3 and 10 months, and for Halloween, they each wanted to be an animal - a tiger and a bat.  We cruised the Halloween superstores, and found the right styles and the right sizes, and brought our booty home.  They wore their costumes for weeks, ran around roaring and squeaking, and had a great time. Flash forward one year.  A Halloween catalog arrived in September, and you would have thought that it was Toys R Us Christmas catalog.  They picked the catalog as their bedtime story, so we went through each page and talked about the different costumes.  I quickly…
 
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  • Forum Friday: Staying Sane At Home with Twins

    19 Nov 2009 | 5:49 pm
    aprilelizabeth writes: "I am hoping to get some good advice on how to stay sane while staying at home with my 2 and 1/2 year olds! I have boy/girl twins and some days feel as though I am losing my mind. Is that normal? ...though my family tries to be helpful, I don't know anyone personally who has had twins and have come to the conclusion that it is a unique experience that only someone who has been there can understand. I am a stay at home mom so I am also looking forward to speaking (or rather typing) with an actual adult!" The isolation of being a stay-at-home mom can be overwhelming.

  • Thankful for Twins

    18 Nov 2009 | 5:31 pm
    Thanksgiving is right around the corner, one of my favorite times of the year. There is something very fortifying about taking time to gather with family and friends and count our blessings. It makes you appreciate how very blessed you are. In preparation for Thanksgiving, take a moment to tell me why you are thankful to have twins or multiples. Granted, there are some moments of the day when you don't feel so thankful, for example when they are fighting, making a mess or crying incessantly. But in the big picture, most parents of multiples agree that they wouldn't trade it for the world.

  • Twins of the Week: Charley and Saige

    17 Nov 2009 | 5:02 pm
    Photo reprinted with permission of Cheryl Munitich. Two in a tree! Twin sisters, Charley and Saige, were eleven years old when this picture was taken. The fraternal twins first appeared on this site when they were four years old. They sure have grown up!• Share your thoughts, opinions and advice in the comments section. • More Worldless Wednesday Posts on About.com.• School-Aged Twins Photo Gallery• Index of All Photo Galleries Twins of the Week: Charley and Saige originally appeared on About.com Twins & Multiples on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 01:02:27.Permalink | Comment |…

  • Prematurity Awareness Day

    16 Nov 2009 | 5:54 pm
    November 17th is National Prematurity Awareness Day, part of the March of Dime's Prematurity Awareness Month. Twins and multiples are among the highest risk group for premature birth. Each year, nearly half a million babies are born prematurely, often with devastating lifelong consequences. Image courtesy March of Dimes The March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign has two goals: (1) to raise public awareness of the problems of prematurity and (2) to decrease the rate of preterm birth in the U.S. The are accomplishing these goals by funding research, educating women about risk-reduction strategies,…

  • Parent's Poll: Right or Left?

    15 Nov 2009 | 5:38 pm
    Right or left? No, I'm not asking about your political leanings. I'm talking about hand preference. Are your twins right handed or left handed? My twins are one of each. I never gave it much thought as my husband is left handed while I am right handed, so I just assumed that our twin daughters took after us. However, I was surprised to learn that handedness is not necessarily a genetic trait. Many monozygotic (identical) twins -- such as my own -- who share the same genetic markers actually have different handedness preferences. What about your twins? Take this week's Parent's Poll and "hand"…
 
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  • It’s the Little Things

    Dawn
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:16 am
    The boys started a tumbling class recently. We’ve never been able to afford the kid classes before because with two, costs get pretty crazy. But our new neighborhood has a community center across the street from us and a local gymnastics teacher thought to supplement her normal classes by offering classes to our neighborhood (where she also lives). The price was too good to refuse. The classes are for all ages so I was able to enroll the boys in for 3 weeks of classes, meeting for 30 minutes each, twice a week. I could tell right away that the teacher is good with the kids, always using…

  • Halloween

    Dawn
    1 Nov 2009 | 4:39 pm
    We started the Halloween festivities on Tuesday night when the boys participated in their first pumpkin carving with Dusty aka Green Daddy. Cleaning out the pumpkin: From Halloween 09 Then they had to decide what kind of face to make: From Halloween 09 Drawing the face to cut out: From Halloween 09 Helping Daddy carve: From Halloween 09 Very serious business: From Halloween 09 Finished product: From Halloween 09 Let the trick or treating begin! From Halloween 09 Forest Spiderman making sure I saw the giant spiderweb: From Halloween 09 The smiling face of a kid with candy in his bucket: From…

  • Approaching

    Dawn
    29 Oct 2009 | 7:20 pm
    This is going to be a rather random post. But lately I’ve been aware of being 36.5, going to turn 37 in April. I loved turning 30, was really excited and all about “claiming” it. Honestly I partied like crazy and broke myself trying to prove to myself that I could and would be a party girl forever. Anyone else seen the movie “Party Girl” with Parker Posey? Something along those lines… But the truth is that I didn’t want to be one forever and I’ve grown up a lot in the past six years. But now I’m approaching 40 and it’s weird. At some…

  • Braces Update

    Dawn
    28 Oct 2009 | 11:26 am
    Every now and then someone stumbles across this blog when searching about adult braces. This happened last week and it’s prompted me to do an update. I’m now a year and a half into wearing my braces with a predicted two year committment going into this. My bite has completely changes, formally a slight underbite, I know have the overbite that is considered healthiest. My teeth are straight and there are hardly any spaces left between them after the removal of four teeth at the beginning. I haven’t had much discomfort after appointments this year, maybe a little tightness but…

  • Padawan Learners

    Dustin
    23 Oct 2009 | 8:03 am
    As soon as the boys found out that I had a green light-saber, all they want to do at my house now is play with it.  It’s best to start them in light-saber training early, right? And some videos:
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  • Thanksgiving: It’s What’s For Dinner

    22 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm
    Well, I’ve officially begun the process of readying the house for our Thanksgiving guests.  The pantry has been organized, the fridge and the oven are next. (Who doesn’t love cleaning the oven?) This year will be my first year at hosting a family Thanksgiving (Brad’s side), but everyone’s pitching in, so I’m in no way responsible for the entire meal.  Pheewwww!  Both Brad’s family and my own are known for the traditional Thanksgiving spread: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Green Bean Casserole, Corn, Rolls, and Pumpkin Pie  I can almost smell it!  If I…

  • To Infinity And Beyond!

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:30 am
    Thanks to free kids movie rentals at Family Video and a couple of pairs of hand-me-down PJs, our boys have been introduced to the wonderful world of Disney Pixar.  Toy Story is my favorite Pixar film, so it’s fun to share a common love with my boys. (Helicopters, fire engines, Bob the Builder, and dinosaurs just don’t seem to do it for me personally.) It didn’t take them long before they caught on to the main catchphrase of the movie, “To Infinity and Beyond”.  One night the little orange PJs inspired them to run laps shouting this line for over 20 minutes!  Don’t…

  • HALO SleepSack GIVEAWAY

    18 Nov 2009 | 12:32 pm
    If you’ve been around the block with us a time or two, you know that we’ve been HUGE fans of  HALO SleepSacks.  You’ve pretty much witnessed our boys grow-up inside these wearable blankets! It seems like once you try them, you become an instant advocate.  We were given 4 SleepSacks by our friend Carrie when the boys were tiny and we never looked back! It’s a product that I recommend to every mom, so why not give one away to a blog reader, Courtesy of HALO? Not only do I credit Halo SleepSacks for their assistance in keeping my 4 toddlers diapers on during naps, keeping…

  • Bloggers Unite: March of Dimes

    16 Nov 2009 | 9:13 pm
    Today over 400 Bloggers are participating in Bloggers Unite Fight for Preemies to raise awareness of the 20 million babies who are born prematurely each year.  The March of Dimes is fighting to drastically decrease these numbers.  You can learn how to help fight against premature birth here As a mother of four preemies, I owe an ENORMOUS thank you to the efforts of the March of Dimes.  Each of our 32 weekers benefited in some way, shape, or form from their dedication to fighting for preemies and diligent research.  Although our quadruplets had to put up a fight for…

  • A Fresh Look for 4tunate

    15 Nov 2009 | 1:15 pm
    Well with all the “bathroom talk” yesterday, we had to “freshen” our place up a bit with a new blog header.  Brad whipped this design up for me last night and I’m in LOVE!  (Attention employers he’s available for hire!) =) I think it’s my favorite design yet!  Although I these 2 hold a special place in my heart as well…   Where DID my babies go?  They really do grow up so fast, don’t they?  The pictures on our new blog header are just a taste of some GORGEOUS photography work that Megan from Megelaine Images captured for us a few weeks…
 
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  • A post script to my story yesterday

    21 Nov 2009 | 6:54 am
    Upon arriving at home from school yesterday, Nate proceeded to almost shut Alex's fingers in the inside part of the door jam (the one near the hinges). The only thing that stopped Alex from having crushed fingers was me screaming STOP! NATE! STOP! (One of our naming prerequisites was something easy to yell. This has come in handy - NaynaynaynaynayNATE!!)Since Thursday's demonstration did not include the other part of the door jam, I decided to use the pretzel trick Ann mentioned in her comment except we did not have any pretzels. I decided a pita chip would be big enough. I would put the pita…

  • Phone Photo Friday

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:29 am
    Despite being on facebook and twitter (friend me!), I try not to duplicate information I plan to write about here. Last night I broke my rule and mentioned on facebook that someone put the first hole in a door in our house. Nate and Alex had been slamming the downstairs bath door into the wall so Jon installed a doorstopper. We've told them a bazillion times not to do it. Nate slammed it open again while yelling at Alex about something and the doorstopper failed.Half of the doorstopper broke off and fell off into the door. The other half dented the doorframe.But I did save some of the story…

  • Mean things I have thought about other parents at day care

    19 Nov 2009 | 6:34 am
    * I'm fairly certain this parking lot where children are picked up and dropped off is not a certified NASCAR track.* Is it really that hard to change out of your pajama pants? At least put on some sweatpants. I'm not even in a position to judge because I don't think I've showered once in 3+ years of drop offs, but I can see through that hole and it skeeves me out.* Karma is going to get you for holding the door open for my boys to run outside without first checking with me to see if that is acceptable. Hold the door open for them to go IN? Fine. Hold the door open for them to go OUT? DUMB.*…

  • Is it my hearing or the boys' speech?

    18 Nov 2009 | 5:47 am
    One of the most delightful things about 3 year olds is the talking. Or rather, the inappropriate talking. We've had the boys ask about mohawks, piercings, disabilities, and obviously bad taste (NC state fair anyone?). I view some moments as teaching moments, such as when I took Nate to Trader Joe's last week and he sat in the motorized wheelchair and proceeded to tell everyone who walked in, "I can't walk good! Isn't that funny!" Nate and I talked a lot about how that is not funny.This morning Alex asked again to wear his beloved football shirt As I helped him get dressed he said, "Sexy…

  • 3.5

    17 Nov 2009 | 4:44 am
    Yesterday, my babies turned 3.5.3.5 has been easy on us. I've spent quite a bit of time thinking about why it feels this way. It shouldn't feel easy. They're louder than they've ever been. They are more opinionated than they've ever been. The messes, the fights, the back talking, the lack of listening - all crazier than ever.I finally realized it is us, me and Jon, that have made it easy. When the boys turned 3, I realized this is it. This is my one shot at having kids and it is going too fast. They are growing up and growing away from me, a little more every day.The epiphany came from my…
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  • Please Vote For #6 Until Sunday November 22nd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    17 Nov 2009 | 4:44 am
    We made it to the Top 10 in the multiplesandmore Halloween Photo Contest. This is the last round of voting so please continue to vote until 5pm Sunday November 22nd. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!

  • Please Vote Again!!! We Are #11 Now!!!!!!!!!!

    14 Nov 2009 | 3:09 am
    The girls made it to the Top 20 in the Halloween photo contest at multiplesandmore. Please continue to vote for them using the same link from my earlier post. Thank you so much!!!

  • Vote Once Per Computer Until Thursday November 12th!!!!!!!

    9 Nov 2009 | 7:38 am
    The girls have made it to round 2 of the cutest multiples Halloween contest. Please click on the link in the post below this one. It will take you to the website you need to vote on. There is a box with 40 different numbers about a 1/4 of the way down on the right hand side. The girls are #30. You can vote once per computer and you have until Thursday, November 12th at 6pm to vote. As of right now, the girls are way behind with only 1 vote. Please help them make it to the next round. Thank you so much!!!!

  • Please Vote For Us (We Are #30) Thank You!!!

    9 Nov 2009 | 7:36 am

  • Please Vote For Us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:34 pm
    The girls are in a multiples Halloween photo contest @ http://multiplesandmore.blogspot.com/2009/10/announcement-multiples-and-more.html. They are #50 if you scroll down. Please send an email to multiplesphotocontest@gmail.com and say you would like to vote for #50 (the girls). You can only vote once per email address and you can only vote until November 8th. Then I believe they will have the top 20 on their website. I will post something if the girls make it to the top 20. Thank you!!!
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  • Uh oh….

    Stacie
    16 Nov 2009 | 5:23 pm
    An actual conversation: Brian (calling down from upstairs): I think you should rinse your toothbrush out tonight. Me: Um… why? Brian: Because James had to wash out his underwear and while he was doing that your toothbrush fell in the sink.

  • Bagel Work

    Stacie
    12 Nov 2009 | 7:44 pm
    James got into a conflict with another child at school over “bagel work”. As far as I can glean from my child, there were no more bagels so James attempted to take one from another child; the child objected and now James is claiming that child is mean. Fiona is VERY annoyed someone [...]

  • The Juice War

    Stacie
    9 Nov 2009 | 2:14 pm
    James just threw a fit because he wanted juice. Why was this an issue? Because he had already received a smoothie. AND, while I was making the smoothie he asked for a glass of milk. I informed him that he had to drink at least one of the drinks he already [...]

  • The illness hits just keep coming

    Stacie
    4 Nov 2009 | 3:44 pm
    James may have strep. He was exposed at school and now he has a low fever and won’t eat. I’m taking him in for a swab tomorrow. Maybe I can sneak in a flu vax while I’m there.

  • Things you don’t want to hear from upstairs…

    Stacie
    4 Nov 2009 | 3:38 pm
    Why is there pee in the bathtub?
 
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  • 22 Nov 2009 | 5:39 am

    tess lyons
    22 Nov 2009 | 5:39 am
    our trip to the philippines backfired a bit. the kids loved it. had a great time. made friends immediately (of course they were objects of interest to the slum kids, they were visitors, they would be giving away their clothes at the end of the day, they were from a different world those kids will ever know). for sebastian, he could run, either with other kids or by himself over dirt and other i don't want to think too carefully of what covered hills, racing long distances. there were rickety bridges. doggies. people smiling at them. they got to help, and when they wanted, they got to stop…

  • this cut n paste post was inspired by recent canadian temperatures...

    tess lyons
    11 Nov 2009 | 12:31 am
    dear home and native land....LOVE YOU... True Canadians.... 695-t'ree t'ree t'ree t'ree(695-3333) It's time to reflect on what a truly Canadianwinter is all about:   WINTER POEM It's winter in Canada! And the gentle breezes blow Seventy miles an hour At thirty-five below. Oh, how I love Canada When the snow's up to your butt You take a breath of winter And your nose gets frozen shut. Yes, the weatherhere is wonderful So I guess I'll hang around I could never leave Canada   I'm frozen to the friggin' ground 

  • terrible tess turns sensible sue?

    tess lyons
    10 Nov 2009 | 2:21 am
    after a two week self imposed break from running, on monday my alarm rang at 5.30am.sunday night i had slept fitfully. my body was waiting for the alarm, just as it has for the last 14 days. and when the iphone "marimba" squeaked out it's first few notes, i was ready.i quickly got dressed, drank 880mls of water, and left the house.it was a headphones free morning. i also walked the first ten minutes. normally i have been jogging to the reservoir taking the famed "short cut" behind our place, to middleton and then to the reservoir...but it is so dark. my knees are…

  • I'm going to learn how to fly (HIGH!)

    tess lyons
    7 Nov 2009 | 9:14 pm
    last night i had to make a tough decision.charles was out at maryknoll, at the walk to emmaus.i had made plans to go to ursula's, to eat a fantastic curry dinner and watch FAME (the original one, not the cheesy remake, thank you very much, ursula is a woman of taste, tyvm) with some fun folk. it was shaping up to be a divine evening. 80's music, 80's clothes, 80's hair, fab women and curry....doesn't this seem divine to you??around 2pm i realised that charles really wanted me there for the saturday night mass, and for a blessing from father tom.fame or religion?religion or…

  • skies, shoes, speed and snakes

    tess lyons
    5 Nov 2009 | 5:09 pm
    although the BBQ is over at kennedy school, i have spent many hours at the school this week cleaning up, putting back and restoring things to their natural order. i am 'on site' a fair amount.however, where was i yesterday when jasper had an asthma attack?oh, i was on the bus headed to wanchai. unable to hear a thing the nurse was saying. you get the gist of it though.i wasn't at kennedy not because all the work is done (always work to be done!) but because our building trip to the philippines is next week and charles and i want to buy a pair of shoes for every kid in the…
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  • 20 Weeks pregnant with my little boys

    22 Nov 2009 | 2:33 pm
    Hi I'm 20 weeks pregnant with twins - boy's. Boy what a huge surprise. we had our 12 Week ultrasound 2 days before flying out to Thailand.. We had the

  • twin pregnancy question

    22 Nov 2009 | 2:29 pm
    I'm having twins but only have one placenta is it

  • 30 weeks 2 days twin boy belly

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:02 am
    Gained 33 lbs so far. Happiest pregnancy of all 4. No morning sickness, just fatigue, back pain, bedrest and eating like a newborn (every 2 hours lol)

  • 15 weeks pregnant with identical twins

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:01 am
    I am 28 years old first time pregnant. Surprised when I found out that I am having identical twins. Do not know the sex yet, hopefully next week! I

  • Christina's 30 week twin belly

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am
    Twin boys. 30 weeks. On bedrest. Feeling fatigue and eating like a newborn (every 2 hours) lol. Very excited to see our boys yet relishing each and
 
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  • New & Improved Mimitens Mittens {Review}

    Stephanie Manner Wagner
    21 Nov 2009 | 6:41 am
    In my initial review (which can be found here) Mimitens were already the very best mittens for infants and toddlers hands down.  Imagine my utter surprise to hear, that these warm fisted favorites of mine were new and improved. I contacted owner, Anna-Maria, a week ago to let her know that her Canadian made Mimitens were going to be included in our 2009 Holiday Gift Guide.  She then informed me she was glad to hear that they had been selected, but that a new review was needed as she had improved upon the original design. I have to admit, I was a bit concerned they had tweaked…

  • Some Playskool Toys that work for my Twin Boys

    Stephanie Manner Wagner
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:01 am
    Toy shopping can be tricky when you are buying for twins.  Despite the sage advice to buy two of everything we have heard in the past, it is often not financially possible, feasible from a space concern, or even the "right" thing to do always.  Much can be gained by teaching your twins to play together on something or even by requiring them to take turns. With these special needs in mind, Playskool sent some terrific options for joint play in the twins 18-36 month age range. Mr. Potato Head Spud Bud Pets: One Playskool hit was a new twist on the classic Mr. Potato head called Mr.

  • And Twins make 5! invites you to join Totsy

    Stephanie Manner Wagner
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:56 am
    Totsy is a private shopping network for moms on-the-go and moms-to-be. Membership is by invitation or request only. And while it costs nothing to join, the savings you'll experience will mean everything. With your membership, you will gain access to sales, up to 70% off retail, just for you and the kids, ages 0-7. Prenatal care products, baby gear, travel accessories, bedding and bath, children's clothing, toys, DVDs, and educational materials are just a sampling of a selection that promises only the best. Each sale lasts 48 to 72 hours and includes amazing deals from quality brands. And if…

  • Check out my nursery & tips on DiaperPail.com!

    Stephanie Manner Wagner
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:25 am
    Have you heard? Munchkin has partnered with ARM & HAMMER to create an innovative Diaper Pail featuring clever design and complete odor control. Check out this new pail on it's own special site, www.diaperpail.com. In addition to information about this unique pail, you'll find sneak peeks into the nurseries of real mom bloggers, who offer their own fresh and natural nursery tips. Don't miss the nursery I created for my twins, it is featured along with my tips on keeping it fresh.  Who are the other mommy bloggers with featured nurseries?  You'll just have to go and check that out…

  • Adorable Kinders, Dolls for Everyone {Review & Giveaway}

    Stephanie Manner Wagner
    19 Nov 2009 | 6:20 am
    Granza, Inc. is bringing back the classic rag doll for today's child. The company's Adorable Kinders line features 26 multicultural 18" rag dolls.  Boy dolls, Girl dolls, Dolls with Blonde Hair, Dolls with Brown Skin; you are certain to find the perfect buddy for that special child on your list. Granza, Inc. sent each of the twins one of these 100% soft cloth made in USA pals for my review.  Dolls, "Thomas" and "Landon", each arrived in their own tissue lined box ready for gift giving and included an internet key-code to access the Adorable Kinders eSchool online.  As a Mommy…
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  • Different age, same witching hour

    Goddess in Progress
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:29 pm
    When I had newborns, I dreaded the witching hour.  Nearly every child had one, it seems.  And they were almost always somewhere around 5-7pm.  And while the 6:15 bedtime helped cut it short, there was still often a somewhat unpleasant time in the late afternoon and early evening. And while nothing compares to the experience of two mysteriously screaming newborns, the witching hour has never really disappeared.  Obviously, it’s a time of day when parental patience is running low. and restless kids are getting antsy.  But at least, over the summer, we could just hit up a playground…

  • Ode to a Nightlight

    Goddess in Progress
    17 Nov 2009 | 10:56 am
    I can’t really complain.  Ever since sleep training at 6.5 months, my kids have generally been very good sleepers.  A hiccup here and there, but overall solid.  Whatever combination of good luck and good habits have gotten us there, I am grateful. Especially so that my kids tend to start the day at the incredibly reasonable hour of about 7AM.  Sometimes they wake up earlier and chat for a while, sometimes they sleep even later and don’t require my attention until nearly 8. (Insane! I know!)  The trouble is that, every now and then, Rebecca will wake up extra early (like 5:45…

  • Phone Photo (and video) Friday

    Goddess in Progress
    13 Nov 2009 | 11:37 am
    Want an excuse to get those photos off your phone? Play along with LauraC! Am I the lamest mom in the world, or do other people hate it when their kids want to get on the swings?  Seriously, when you’re climbing or going down the slide, I can just watch.  With the swing, it’s all the lifting in and pushing and lifting out and getting shoes stuck and various annoying things.  Yes, I’m a lazy parent. Anyways, this week I made a way-overdue change to our backyard playscape and removed the baby swings that have been hanging on the swingset for a year and a half.  I was tired…

  • Evolution of an argument

    Goddess in Progress
    10 Nov 2009 | 6:09 pm
    I never thought I’d be tickled that my kids have started arguing. Oh, not the push-pull-gimme-mine-scream kind of arguing. They’ve been doing that for ages and there is no end in sight. It’s not pleasant. Nor am I talking about the times when they seem to be fighting over a syllable. We’ll be in the car, and Daniel will say “Becca! Becca! …. uh-huh!”  And she freaks.  “Nooo, Daniel!”  And he continues.  “Uh-huh!”  “NOOOO!”  “Uh-huh!” *giggle* “NOOOO, DANIEL!”  That one’s weird,…

  • You’re so bad

    Goddess in Progress
    7 Nov 2009 | 5:56 am
    Yesterday, I left my kids.  My husband, too.  Walked out the door, drove to the airport, got on a plane, and flew most of the way across the country. I ran away. And I’m glad I did. It was about a month and a half ago that I was nearly crawling out of my own skin with the need for a break. Within a few days, I found out about a quilting retreat and booked the trip before I could have second thoughts. Just what the doctor ordered. Last week, I was making small talk with a woman at my local quilting shop about the fact that I was looking forward to going on this trip, and made some…
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  • Ladybugs are a sign of good luck? I think not....

    Helene
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:05 am
    We have a tree in our front yard. Usually it's swarming with hornets or filled with birds' nests. A few days ago, the kids noticed that the hornets and birds have long abandoned the tree, having been replaced by ladybugs. TONS of ladybugs.These are just pictures of the trunk of the tree. There are ladybugs on the leaves, on the branches...everywhere.Supposedly, ladybugs are a sign of good luck and good fortune. Really?! Could've fooled me.If ladybugs are representative of all things good, then explain to me...--How come at least one of my kids drops something heavy on the pinky toe of my…

  • Interview with the experts, Part 3

    Helene
    19 Nov 2009 | 12:05 am
    The theme this week is "SuperHeroes" ....If you could be a super hero, what would your super hero name be?Cole: Dinosaur HolderBella: Werewolf Woman....Wait, no, I'd be SupergirlWhat would your super hero power be?Cole: I'd be strong, like seriously strong. And I can fly and smell dirt. My eyes would be really good at seeing bonesBella: I'd be really strong so I could kick down doors. And I'd be able to hear everything so no one would be able to tell secrets anymoreWould you need to eat special food to maintain your super powers?Cole: Yes, chicken and turkeyBella: Beans and crab, but not…

  • Christian Siriano....you better watch out

    Helene
    17 Nov 2009 | 12:05 am
    Garrett and Landon are 2.5 years old and they have finally hit that stage where they want more control over their appearance. You know, they want to pick out their own clothes and choose which shoes they want to wear on any given day. It's a fierce battle every morning.I have enough stress in my life so I had to let go of something. Some battles just aren't worth fighting, know what I mean?So, every morning, Garrett and Landon choose their own clothes. I try my best not to giggle or ask them, "Are you absolutely sure this is what you want to wear today?"As we encounter people, the first thing…

  • Stupid childhood stunts....

    Helene
    16 Nov 2009 | 12:05 am
    A few weeks ago, Bella finally figured out how to use the jump rope. She was so excited about it and called out to me, "Mommy, come see what I can do....". I squealed with delight as I watched her practice her newfound skill.I said, "I used to love to jump rope too when I was your age. I'd play jump rope games for hours with my friends in the middle of our street". Her eyes got huge and she said, "You used to play jump rope too? Mommy, I'm just like you....I'm gonna do the same things you did when you were little".Now, I suppose that should've been a proud moment for me and it was...don't get…

  • The irony of it all...

    Helene
    13 Nov 2009 | 12:05 am
    I've been working on a book for quite awhile now, attempting to spend every spare hour I have working on it, whether that be early in the morning or late at night. Sometimes, if I can successfully get the kids caught up in an activity together, I'll try to break away for a few minutes and write a paragraph or two.One day last week, I was on a roll. I have to be "in the mood" to write and I was finally getting somewhere after suffering from a mild bout of writer's block.I began to type...."The deafening silence in our home was almost too much to bear. Just another cruel reminder that I was…
 
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  • From the mouths of babes!

    14 Nov 2009 | 7:11 pm
    Evie is coloring and I don't want to color to! I know shame on mommy, but I would rather be online right now. So I told her "I love watching you color. You color so beautiful!"Her response was, "Yes, I am!"I couldn't help but laugh! What a little goober! Her personality never fails to crack me up. After working a few hours this afternoon I came home to a bunch of messes. I told her I wasn't happy, and she replied (very seriously) "I so sorry mama!" While she shook her head from side to side. I couldn't help but laugh! I tried to hide my smile, but I don't think I was successful. She knows…

  • No sleep and going insane!

    10 Nov 2009 | 5:22 pm
    I have had less and less sleep everyday lately. The kids as well. For some reason they keep staying up later and later. They won't sleep, and they are driving me crazy. Most nights lately it has been a bedtime battle, one I always lose! I am so wore out that I can't get anything done during the day. Everything is suffering! The house is a mess, and the kids main food group is chicken nuggets! Which makes me feel worse, and that doesn't help. I just need good sleep. It's like they are trying to drive me insane. The kids pick the time when I need sleep the most to stage a bedtime coup! How…

  • taking advantage of a nice day

    8 Nov 2009 | 1:18 pm
    It is unusually nice out for this time of year so we've spent a majority of the day outside. It is so nice we are only wearing light jackets. Which is crazy for northwest Indiana this time of year, but I'll take it. I am so not looking forward to being stuck inside all winter. The kids played in leaves, on the swings, slide, and dug in the dirt. They loved catching lady bugs, and getting on their cars for the last time of the season. It was great. I know the further along I get it will be harder for me to do anything with them by myself so this was a nice way to get ready for the long winter.

  • The kids and the idea of a new baby

    25 Oct 2009 | 6:27 pm
    Evie knows that mommy is going to have a baby, and is excited about it. I think. Christopher has no idea what we are talking about, and I don't think he cares either. He just glances at me or my belly and then continues whatever he is doing. Evie on the other hand copies everything I do. So of coarse there is a baby in her belly to. The other day I ran to the bathroom and said "I am going to vomit!" Later she ran to the kitchen, because she thought that was where I went. She also said, "I am going to vomit!" She does know what vomit is. I told her no mommy vomits in the toilet not the trash…

  • miserable momma

    24 Oct 2009 | 9:41 pm
    This week has been hell. I started feeling a little nauseous Monday, and it slowly got worse as the week progressed. Today I woke up at 6:00 am just so I could run to the bathroom and vomit! That was great. Then I felt horrible all day long. I am so tired. I am not getting any thing done. Our house looks horrible. I haven't had dishes piled up like this in years. My poor husband and kids have to deal with cranky impatient sick mommy all day. It is awful. I cried today and told my husband I can't do this. His smart ass asked if I wanted an abortion. I replied no I just wanted someone else to…
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  • Twins Books Holiday Gift Guide 2009

    We've put together our very first holiday gift guide video for this year.  Now, you can sit back and see the best twins and multiples books that we are recommending this year for gift giving.  Check it out below!

  • Nov 7th is National Bookstore Day!

    Today, November 7th, is the first ever National Bookstore Day!  It's a day to celebrate independent bookstores and booksellers   across the country.  Double Up Books is pleased to be one of the 140 bookstores participating in this event.  What does this mean for you?  First, we're running a very special promotion ...

  • Author Interview with Therese Walsh

    [caption id="attachment_232" align="aligncenter" width="263" caption="The Last Will of Moira Leahy by Therese Walsh"][/caption]   A few months ago I was introduced to Therese Walsh through Twitter (@ThereseWalsh) who was getting ready for the release of her debut novel about identical twin sisters called The Last Will of Moira Leahy.  I emailed her, introduced Double ...

  • Double Up Books Wins a Twinny Award

    I was excited to learn this week that Double Up Books won a "Twinny Award" for best twin merchandising!  It is particularly thrilling because this was a contest that parents of twins and multiples participated in to vote for the best in each category.  We were nominated to be added ...

  • Happy 2nd Anniversary!

    It's our 2nd anniversary! It's been 2 years since we opened our internet doors in September 2007 and we couldn't be more excited about celebrating our 2nd anniversary!  This has been an incredible month of celebrations, discounts, contests and specials that I hope you were able to take advantage of.  If ...
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  • Prematurity Awareness Day

    kim
    17 Nov 2009 | 7:20 am
    Today is Prematurity Awareness Day so instead of retelling our tear-jerking preemie story, I thought I’d feature other worth-reading “preemie parent” blog posts from today… Prematurity Awareness Day – Shouldn’t Have to Be Great quick story and poem about the loss of Baby JW. Subliminal Intervention: Prematurity Awareness Month I, too, was born in 1972, so this [...]

  • Auctions for Free Stuff

    kim
    11 Nov 2009 | 2:46 pm
    Has your premature baby finally grown out of the “preemie size” clothes and you don’t know what to do with them? You obviously don’t ever wish someone you know may need to use them someday. Or have your multiples grown out of their matching twin outfits? Or (like my twins) decided they don’t want to dress [...]

  • March of Dimes Fight For Preemies

    kim
    5 Nov 2009 | 3:16 pm
    The March of Dimes, in conjunction with Bloggers Unite is asking bloggers to put a badge on your blog this month for Prematurity Awareness Month… Do you know a baby that was born too soon, too small, unable to suck, unable to breathe on his own? Premature birth is a health crisis that jeopardizes the lives [...]

  • A twin’s struggle to be ‘One and the Same’

    kim
    28 Oct 2009 | 9:46 am
    Abigail Pogrebin, author of “One and the Same,” and her identical twin sister, Robin Pogrebin, discuss the unique relationship between twins on the Today Show last week (October 22nd, 2009). In her new book, “One and the Same: My Life as an Identical Twin and What I’ve Learned About Everyone’s Struggle to Be Singular,” author and [...]

  • Parent’s Choice Infant Formula only $5

    kim
    21 Oct 2009 | 3:26 pm
    I’ve been out of the deal loop for a couple weeks as my daughter had surgery, but is now recovering at home.  It is a bit ironic that I recently wrote about breast milk vs. infant formula, and how I did not breastfed my twin daughters. I wished store brand formula which is now sold [...]
 
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