WHAT I KNOW
By Lisa Row a proud mom of 4 boys
Jaryd 14, Josh 13, Alex and Anthony 5
 
I normally don’t have time to write, but some how I found a few minuets on a Saturday night.  So, I thought I would put down in words what popped into my brain while I was contemplating the fact that next year my oldest will be entering high school and my twins will be starting kindergarten.     
 
Here is what I know:

• It is possible for 3 out of your 4 kids to have colic. Both of your twins can have colic and it can last for 4 months.
• Twins don’t have to “run in your family”.  But I promise they will run around your house.
• Having kids 20 months apart does not prepare you for twins.
• Projectile vomit and poop can happen in a newborn.
• How active your baby/babies are when you are pregnant is an indicator of how active they will be as children.
• Encourage independence in your child even at a very young age.
• Not until your kids are about 7 yrs old can you sit by the pool and get a tan.
• At age 10 boys’ brains stop working and there is usually property damage involved.
• It’s ok to let dad wrestle with the boys even if they get hurt. (Although, I don’t encourage it right before bed).
  
• Mommy can almost always kiss any boo boos away.
• Boys love to throw balls in the house.  No matter how small or light the ball is, something always breaks.
• Most boys printing and handwriting is terrible.
• Stitches are inevitable.
• Trampolines are a great investment.
• Little League Baseball is expensive. High school football can break the bank.
• Boys love to wear shorts and hate to wear jackets.
• Ceiling fans won’t cut off your son’s head.
• 3 year olds can jump off the top bunk beds and survive.  Once this is established it usually becomes a game.  (This is how I know about the ceiling fan).
• Boys will pee in your bathroom trashcan and bathtub.
• If a boy pees above the water in the bowel it willspray all over your bathroom.
• Boys don’t know how to flush the toilet or put the seat down.
• Boys love to hang out with their Mommy.
• As soon as you get rid of all the baby stuff, you’ll end up pregnant again.
• Lastly, boys love to be naked and pee outside!

Michael and I go out every single aturday night no matter what.  Most of the time we go get tacos and then hang out at the book store.  We've done everything from shopping at the grocery store to attend a local
play.  We are committed to getting out once a week; it gives us something to look forward to, and a chance to reconnect.
~ Tonia Morrell ~

I don't have a lot of words of wisdom because I'm still going through a lot of adjustments raising 3 children all these years.  But one thing I do know, in order to keep a healthy relationship with your husband is to
plan at least one date night each week.  And plan a little get-away for the two of you, if you can.  Do whatever you can to find someone to watch the kids so you can do this.  A family member is the best and we've
been lucky enough to have my in-laws take care of the kids when needed.  But if you don't have family to help, hire a babysitter to watch the kids for a few hours so you can go out to dinner alone.  You have to have
that time to sit, relax and talk without the kids needing every bit of attention from you.  
~ Lorrie Seigel ~