tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109282759389594254.post1236669416116157089..comments2023-03-23T02:02:05.600-06:00Comments on A Road Well Traveled: ConfusedJessica Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01083066729646042375noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109282759389594254.post-90691852706826314382013-12-08T08:38:33.347-07:002013-12-08T08:38:33.347-07:00Hi Jessica,
Thank you so much for your note. It...Hi Jessica,<br /><br /><br />Thank you so much for your note. It is so hard with babies. Not because they get bored, but because I get bored with the same games and toys over and over, lol. Now your 2 year olds, I can think of all sorts of fun things. Making your own play dough is huge for them…you know that it won't hurt them because it's made with stuff in your kitchen and you can add food coloring or different extracts or spices to scent it (mint, pumpkin spice). Let me know if you'd like me to send you an easy recipe (the girls can even help you make it). Blankets over chairs to make a tent is always a huge hit with kids too. Mostly I spend a lot of time on the floor, naming the colors of whatever toy they have hoping it'll sink in as they get older, lol. I also spend a lot of time keeping the 9 mo. old from taking the toy I give to the 6 mo. old, lol. I do not have a blog. I started one once, but I'm not the best writer (my Sister got that talent) and we've been stalled on doing any treatments because of money so there's not really much to say at this point. I hope you all have a Very Merry Christmas!!<br /><br /><br />Hugs,<br />DawnDawn Runningnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109282759389594254.post-73424769582070394462013-12-07T20:50:45.911-07:002013-12-07T20:50:45.911-07:00HI Dawn!
Thanks so much for your comment. Lif...HI Dawn! <br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for your comment. Life is definitely hard with just babies (and yes, I still think my 2 year olds are babies!!) I would love to chat with you! Perhaps you have found some fun games and ways to play with them that you can share. I think you can understand my frustrations even if you are not a mom yet. Taking care of kids all day whether they are your own or not is hard! So sorry it took me so long to reply to you. Its like I blink and a month has passed by. Do you have a blog?? I would love to learn more about you :)<br />JessicaJessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109282759389594254.post-8177590205850473702013-11-09T16:26:17.731-07:002013-11-09T16:26:17.731-07:00I'm in a boat, of a much smaller size, conside...I'm in a boat, of a much smaller size, considering I only have one child. But I'm not overly creative when it comes to things to help my child learn, because I've never been around children before (kids were either my age or older). It's one of the reasons I bring my son to Gym Rompers (will be doing an article on that soon)… I'm also grateful that my mom is a retired elementary school teacher. She will definitely help in Gregory's education. And I HAVE to return into the working force by August 2014. That's the "deal" I have with my husband. It royally sucks. So I'm trying to soak all this SAHM time and trying to adjust to the idea of working and having a baby when I come home from work. NOT going to be easy. You're doing a great job and it's a HECK OF A LOT of work with FOUR children!! They are getting the love they need from a wonderful mommy. If You can find things that You want to do with the kids and can manage it with 4 children, then go for it. I had to make a list of things I can do with my son, as he gets Very Bored Very Easily. ACK!!AletaObriennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109282759389594254.post-33135834184632692822013-11-08T20:20:56.281-07:002013-11-08T20:20:56.281-07:00There is no way someone else would do better or be...There is no way someone else would do better or be more successful doing all those things ALONE. Your state of mind prevents you now to see things a bit clearer because you are tired. Basically, you don't have twins-you have quadruples. It is very heavy on you esp every day is the same and routine. However, it will be and go. You are doing your best and if you do a bit less, noone will be hurt nor will die:). You made a right decision because it would not be possible to have 4 babies and work. Nevertheless, keep in mind that it is temporary. You will go back to work and life will be normal again, soon.Garlic Breadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109282759389594254.post-45835346114804114822013-11-08T09:03:16.195-07:002013-11-08T09:03:16.195-07:00Hi Jessica,
I've been following your blog for...Hi Jessica,<br /><br />I've been following your blog for quite awhile now. I found it from being on the fertility community website. Although i don't completely know how you feel because I am not a Mom yet, I do have an inkling. This past August I went from a owning a family daycare that I ran out of my Mom's house full of 8 boys, mostly 3-5 year olds to running one out of my home a half hour away from my Mom with just babies. Other than walks, we don't really get out of the house and with babies of course, there's only so many games to play. And now that winter is coming ( I saw you used to live in the La Crosse area, I'm in West Salem) we don't even get out for walks anymore. It's been a huge adjustment and I'm still not there! I'd be happy to chat with you any time :)<br /><br />DawnDawn Runningnoreply@blogger.com