I'm Back!

Where to even begin... first off, I have a goal that I plan to accomplish within a year and a half. That is to write a book. I read quite a few books on raising multiples, but nothing prepared me for it.. AT ALL! I have developed a love for writing and think I could do a good job. I know it will take a lot of time, which I don't have much of, but I'm looking forward to the challenge. With all the preparations on the new house, starting a new business with Jason and the new babies, I never knew life could be so chaotic! But I look back at the previous day and just laugh. That's all you can do.

For example... my friend Laurie invited us to the park on Wednesday morning. I thought, OK, I can do this with all 3 kids. It would be a whole different story if they were different ages, but it is what it is. I started preparing for our outing about 9:00 am. Both babies had gone back to sleep, so I was able to get Derek and myself ready. Then I sat Derek in front of the TV with his art set out to keep him busy. He ended up in the backyard painting the dog with water colors... and I let him!

I got the diaper bag ready with bottles, formula, diapers, a change of clothes, snacks for Derek and an extra pair of big boy underwear, just in case. (Update: Derek is fully potty trained and hasn't had an accident in weeks!). Then I loaded up the car with the gigantic boat of a stroller, which I totally despise! I can't wait until I get a double jogger... so much lighter and easier to maneuver. Extra blankets, sunscreen, hand sanitizer... you name it, I had it packed.

Babies both woke up at 10:00 and I fed and changed them, but by the time I was finished with that it was 10:45. We got to the park a little late, but had a great time! Jimmy and Jillian were awake and very happy the entire hour and a half. I guess we'll be doing more park outings with all 3 of them... it's just the prep time that is so exhausting!