Walks with Mom

Because I value my independence, my brother bought me a quad stroller when the kids were first born. He knew how important it was for me to be able to take walks and go places with the kids by myself. Our home is not exactly quadruplet friendly. On days when the kids and I go for a walk there is a very long process to get all of us out the door. First all diapers are changed, kids are fed, and bags are filled. I take the quad stroller outside and down the steps. It weighs over 40 lbs, by the way, without the kids and bags. I then take all bags to the stroller and drag a pack and play to the entry way and prop the door open so I can see the kids at all times.

Once they are all in the pack and play in the entry way I then take one at a time out to the stroller and strap them in. It is quite a lengthy process but well worth it. We all need fresh air from time to time!!! What a workout each kid weighs about 20 lbs. Add that to the weight of the stroller and you can kiss that baby weight good-bye!! Which by the way I am still hanging onto about 30 lbs.

Let's try a toddler biscuit

So we went to the doctor last Friday and she said they are ready to start on some real food. I decided we would try some of those biscuits. It did not occur to me that the biscuits would be gummed to death and rubbed all over faces, hands, hair, clothes, chairs, and trays. Someone should write a disclaimer on the box.
Edith managed to make the biggest mess on her face. She had big chucks stuck everywhere. YUCK! Henry gummed his little biscuit down to a tiny stub that we had to take away for fear of choking.

Sean managed to drop his bisciut on the floor twice. He got a new one once and then we decided it time to start cleaning up.

Sophia had crunchy biscuit in her hair and all over her hand and even up her arms. I have no idea how this child got so dirty with one little toddler biscuit.

This incident ended with four little babies in the bath tub. This was our first attempt at all four in the tub and it will be our last for a while. The kids were slipping and sliding everywhere and there was hardly room to wash them and rinse their hair.

Even though it was a messy experience, aren't they soooooo cute!!!

The Group Picture

Have you ever tried to get four one year olds to pose for a picture. Well... I can tell you it is not an easy task. I do not have many GOOD group pictures. Imagine trying to keep four little ones lined up for at least 5 seconds, long enough to pick up camera aim and snap. Here is our attempt a couple of days ago at getting a group picture. I lined them up and gave them each a toy, ran in front and snapped. They obviously being faster than me took off. Here again I am not sure how they got so far away I only took 4 steps.

Not only this time did the kids take off but Pierre one of our 3 toy poodles decided he would come in and see what was going on.

Another failed attempt.

The best we could do. Edith with a toy in her mouth. Sean getting ready to take off. Henry looking quite stunned and Sophia, well... I not really sure what that look is all about. If you add some black and white effects you can almost make yourself believe that you have done a good job at taking this group photo. :)

The Sock Caper

Henry were are your socks? Hurry mom and you can catch her. Sophia has stolen my socks. Zowee quick get the socks!!

Why didn't someone tell me about these neat toys before? Sean in the background of course is looking at his socks thinking, "That looks so fun!"

Hey, this is fun. WOW! Socks.

Who would have thought that socks could provide so much entertainment? In years to come when they receive the dreaded sock for Christmas I will always remember how excited they were to take of their socks and wave them in the air. Priceless!!

Indiana Downs

This was our first trip to Indiana Downs this past weekend. Believe it or not we had a really good time. The kids didn't really care much about it they just like being outside. The picture is mommy with Sean and Edith and Daddy with Henry and Sophia. Sophia was not excited about the whole experience but she did like being cuddled in her blanket.

Henry, well... he was a little bored by the whole thing! Ha Ha.

Edi was having a great time playing with her paci.

And Sean really liked the tractor that smoothed out the track after each race.

Grandma was cuddling up with Sophia and Henry.

Grandpa was cuddling with Edith.

Overall we had a really great time. It was inexpensive, free, and outside which we love. The only downfall was that there were several people smoking around us but at least we could get away from it. I am sure we will return again sometime.

Congratulations Melissa

All of us at Melissa's Graduation. Though you cannot see from this terrible picture all kids are sporting T-shirt for Melissa's Graduation. First is Edi with her grandma. Her shirt says, "Melissa Rocks". Next is Sean with Melissa. His shirt says, "I Love Melissa". Next is mommy with Sophia, her shirt also says, "Melissa Rocks". And last but not least is Henry with Sam, a friend. Henry's shirt says, "I Love Sam". Soooo cute!!

Congratulations Cousin Melissa our 2009 Graduate. We are so proud of you!! Melissa is holding Sean, he loves her soooo much!! Cousin Amanda holding Edith at Melissa's Graduation.

Henry Loves Sam. This is Sam who also is a 2009 Graduate!! Way to go Sam.

Morgan holding Sean at Melissa's Graduation. Morgan also is a 2009 Graduate. Congrats Morgie, we love you!

The Party is Over

It was so awsome to celebrate the kids first Birthday. They were exhausted at the end but I think they like being the center of attention. They got to make a mess with cake, for the second time, and they openned some presents. Although I think their favorite was the picnic table BOX. They pounded on it for a long time. It is hard for me to believe they are already one year old. Boy has time flown by. It seems like only yesterday I was at work waiting for the official word that I was indeed pregnant. It has been a crazy tiring year but it has also been wonderful. Edith, Sean, Henry, and Sophia in their new chairs.

Sean, Sophia, Henry, and Edith playing in their new ball pit.

Hey where did all the balls go??