Two and a half years ago I had my first baby. My sweet boy quickly became my world. He consumed my time and filled almost every thought. That tiny babe was so sweet and perfect and handsome and every time I looked at him I couldn’t believe that I was chosen to be his mommy. I …
To The Mom With A Toddler And A Baby
Hello there momma. YOU are on my mind today. I’m thinking of you as your love is multiplying and you’re falling in love with that new baby in your arms. I’m thinking of you as your toddler runs up and wants you to hold him too. I’m thinking of you as you adjust to all your …
Twin Talk Blog
Since becoming a twin mom, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with many other twin moms, meeting many of them through Instagram! If you don’t already follow me on there, please do (@amberkuiper)! I’m much more consistent on there than my blog most weeks! Anyway, I met Amber Massey when the girls were newborns, and …
Why We Take Babymoons
Before we had our first baby, Jake and I decided to take a babymoon. If you aren’t familiar with this term, it’s a vacation that parents-to-be take before the baby is born. At the time, it just sounded like a fun idea, since obviously we had NO clue what we were in for. That trip ended …
10 Reasons Why Being A Twin Mom Is Awesome
Happy Monday! I’m over on Twin Cities Moms Blog today sharing about how I never wanted to be a twin mom, but now I think it’s one of the best things that could happen to a person! You can check it out here: 10 Reasons Why Being A Twin Mom Is Awesome Have a great …
Why We Kiss Their Boo-Boos
Lately I’ve been kissing a lot of boo-boos. Maybe it’s because we’ve been spending much of our time outside, but it seems like no more than 10 minutes passes between one of my kids tripping, running into something, scratching their knees, or dropping a toy on their toes. Luckily we haven’t had any severe injuries, …
When Mom Life Doesn’t Go As Planned
I woke up last Friday morning in a funk. I made it through my normal A.M. routine which includes fixing breakfast, unloading the dishwasher, throwing in a load of laundry, cleaning up the kitchen, and vacuuming the main level. Soon it was time for the girls to take their morning naps. Normally that’s when Baylen …
Ending Our Obsession Over Developmental Milestones
I had no idea how much would be expected of my kids starting at birth. From the day my babies were born I’ve been required to fill out questionnaires at each well visit to make sure they’re developmentally on track. Not to mention the endless parenting websites that offer weekly birthdate-timed developmental newsletters. I’m mostly …
Handmade Pacifier Clip Review
I’ve been fortunate to meet some really sweet friends since we moved to Minnesota, and I’m thrilled to have the chance to tell you about one of them today. Her name is Abby and she is quite possibly one of the most sincere and thoughtful people I know. She blesses me with encouragement constantly and …
My Pregnancy & Postpartum Workout
When I was newly pregnant with my first baby, I remember feeling nervous about how my body would respond and change. Working out has always been a priority to me, not only because it helps me to maintain a healthy weight, but more importantly because of how it makes me feel. Exercise is my happy …