A Good Day for Jayce & Parents Weekend #2 For Us!

A Good Day for Jayce & Parents Weekend #2 For Us!

We are so happy to report Jayce had finally had a great night AND a good day! Mom and Dad Trumpower watched the twins yesterday evening so we could go to church. We left refreshed, albeit it tired. I feared we were returning to yet another evening of Jayce screaming....
First Smile for Justine, Unhappy Times for Jayce

First Smile for Justine, Unhappy Times for Jayce

After much anticipation, I am excited to share that while Justine and I were laying on the floor playing, she graced me with her first smile! Which I missed. Because I had my eyes closed. Darn! Other things she’s started to do: look around with interest, study...
Crib Notes: A Visit To The Physician

Crib Notes: A Visit To The Physician

Thursday, February 28th, 2019 – Evening I write to report yet more grievances committed against my person. After being bundled into the horrid chair with restraining straps, my brother and I were carted off to an examination by our primary physician. We suffered...
A Good Day for Jayce & Parents Weekend #2 For Us!

Twin Forecast: Sun Breaking Through Stormclouds

Yesterday was the storm clouds, but today we got some sun. Thanks to our sitters and the break they gave us, we went into the evening with a little bit of sleep and more importantly, a fresh slate away from the crying. The parental Stress-O-Meters sat at a luxurious 1...
Another Week of Life: Grandma Help, Maternal Meltdown, Anxiety Meds, First Road Trip, and Missing Cat Teeth

A Stormy Day in the Life with Twins

“Sleep when they baby sleeps.” “It will pass.” “They’re only this age once. Enjoy it.” “If you get frustrated, put the baby down and take a break.” This is some of the advice we’ve heard in the last month. Well-intentioned. Factually correct. Spoken by people who have...