Ten on Tuesday

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Need a craft to keep your kiddo occupied?

Try perler beads. These have been a big hit in our house.

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For the record, I was the only eternal optimist to be found in our house at halftime on Sunday. 

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We're finishing the last few chapters of Charlotte's Web tomorrow, and I'm brainstorming options for our February chapter book. Having never read the series myself, do you think a five year old would enjoy Harry Potter?

What other books do you recommend?

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In December I introduced Kendry to Alvin and the Chipmunks Christmas station on Pandora, which led to the post-Christmas discovery of Alvin and the Chipmunks children's music station.

I wonder if Alvin ever sang any Cher.

"If I could turn back time..."

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I really don't like treadmills, but until it gets lighter in the morning the treadmill and I must tolerate each other.

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Anyone else ready for Daylight Savings?

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And just like that, I'm in the club!

A quick errand over the weekend with only one child in tow resulted in a screaming meltdown so bad I had to turn around and walk out of the store.

I should consider myself blessed that I made it this far in my mommy career without this occurrence, but "blessed" was the furthest word from my mind at that moment. 

I'll let you guess which child.

{This incident may warrant its own separate post.}

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The twins had another well-baby exam last week. Before our pediatrician left the exam room he pointed out that not much will change between now and the twins' 2 year exam in May, except that "some parents use this nearly two stage to introduce potty-training".

Justin and I looked at each other and chuckled. Nope. We are totally okay not tackling that milestone yet.

Two days later I had to purchase size 4 and size 5 diapers in bulk.

I'm no longer chuckling.  I just might pull out the training potty to see what they think of it.

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While waiting for the pediatrician at our appointment, Cohen ran into the exam table three times and the door once.

I'm going to start carrying first-aid superglue in my purse.

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After great weekend progress, our addition has been delayed due to illness.

Hopefully the hubs will recover in time to maximize the weekend ahead. 

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This Week's Blessing:

Justin's parents celebrating 35 years of marriage.

Happy Anniversary!