by Amanda Trumpower | Nov 10, 2021 | Twin Mom
I’ve never watched that Discovery channel show Dirty Jobs, but today, I would have been a contestant. (Warning: If you can’t handle discussions about poo, this is your chance to click away.) Justine has struggled with constipation from Day 1, bless her...
by Amanda Trumpower | Oct 29, 2021 | Twin Mom
The Game Every morning after breakfast, my children play the same game over and over again. They love this game. They will run and giggle and carry on for nearly an hour. Me, I’m not a huge fan. Why? Because the game is filling their toy shopping carts to the...
by Amanda Trumpower | Sep 11, 2021 | Homeschool, Twin Mom
As a mom of preschool twins, I need a little routine in my day. Not a rigid schedule. More like a suggested flow of events a fresher, saner, calmer me created. First thing in the morning. Over breakfast. Before things started to go crazy. A Routine That Flexes With...
by Amanda Trumpower | Jun 29, 2021 | Mutant Merry Men, My Books, Twin Mom, Writing
We are sixteen days out from the Realm Makers 2021 conference in Missouri. I’ve spent six months getting ready for this! I don’t know how I feel…some high-octane mix of nerves, fatigue, and euphoria. Having printed and bound my actual manuscript...
by Amanda Trumpower | Jun 17, 2021 | Collar Cases, Faith Reflections, Family, Mutant Merry Men, My Books, Video Blog, Writing
The following text is the written adaptation of the vlog update enhanced with links to outside content. Hey everybody! It’s time for another video update on book status and general life updates. This update starts a little differently than most: I am sad to...
by Amanda Trumpower | May 27, 2021 | Family, Mutant Merry Men, My Books, Twin Mom, Video Blog, Writing
Last week was crazy! Dual sickness with our kids, super high fevers, and some late-night emergency medical assistance. Not to mention two cars in the shop simultaneously and a broken clothes washer. I’m pleased to report the Week from Hell has passed and all the...