Mission Report 001: Beginning Log

Mission Report 001: Beginning Log

Date: 06.27.19 | Time: 0752 Hours | Location: Homebase PERSONAL LOG Six months as of Sunday the 23rd. That’s how long I’ve been in boot camp. I intended to write sooner–SOMEONE was insistent about it–but the rigors of training proved too...

Rested and Loving It

We are a pair of well-rested parents at the time of this writing, and we wanted to celebrate by sharing! The kids started sleeping in 4-5 hour chunks two weeks ago. Last week, that turned into 6-8 hour chunks. After putting the kids to bed at 6:30 pm, it is quite...
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...
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...