Mother’s Day 2012. I’m always amazed when we get a picture with all 4 looking at the camera.

I’m home alone with Things 1, 3, and 4. SuburbanMommy took Thing 2 to his flag football game. It’s Saturday morning, the first 80 degree Saturday since last year, and the Things are very restless. Translation: I need 15 minutes of quiet. Enter the water table. We use ...

To say Thing 1 and Thing 2 are into football is an understatement. A huge understatement. They can name the starting quarterback and at least several other players on every single NFL team. They watch the NFL network at any time, no matter what is on, even in the ...

Thing 4 enjoyed the annual Easter egg hunt at preschool, her first. Is this kid photogenic?

Watching four kids develop, it’s interesting to see how, even though all four have the same environment, each develops into something very different. Their unique personalities emerged early on, and stay true even as they get older. Thing 1 is The Thinker. He is reserved, and carefully considers his ...

Thing 4 channels Elton John on her way to dance class

Thing 4 turns two years old tomorrow! We had a little preview party at preschool today, complete with pink cupcakes.

Kids don’t like to wake up especially for school. Luckily, we have Thing 4 the human alarm clock. If her racket starting at 5:30am doesn’t do the trick, she will climb all over your bed and sit on you. I take her from room to room to ...