Opening Day and Father’s Day

I’m feeling entirely uninspired today, as sleep training the twins is not going well. I feel like we’ve had 3 pretty easy months (as far as sleep goes), and less than a week before Patrick starts residency, the kids decided they do not want to sleep. Day...

Pep Talks

Over the past 8 or so years I’ve given Patrick countless pep talks. He is an incredible student and an incredible person, but has a way of doubting himself that can bring him to an almost standstill. First there were the pep talks about getting into med school...

Adjusted Age and 6 Months!!!

I continue to be amazed each day by our little ones and can’t believe they’re 6 months old! Man, what a 6 months it’s been! The cuteness just kills me sometimes! Of course, every time I look at either of them I’m so thankful for how far...

Epic Weekend Part 3: The Trip Home

Sooo….where did we leave off? If you haven’t already, you’ll want to read the first post about our trip across the country, and the second post about our time in Philly… And now we have arrived at the part where I tell you about us getting...

Epic Weekend Part 2: Philadelphia

Did you guys know that Philadelphia is right across the Delaware river from New Jersey? I didn’t. Now I do. Not surprisingly, since clearly I’m not up on my East Coast geography, I was caught a bit off guard by all the New Jersey accents I ran into in...

Epic Weekend Part 1: Cross Country Travel with Twins

It’s wedding season, people. One of my most favorite times of year. I really, really love weddings. I’m going to be that 90 year old woman who still dances to every song at my grandson’s wedding reception after having one too many glasses of...