by Amanda Trumpower | Mar 10, 2021 | Faith Reflections, Twin Mom, Video Blog
We tell our kids to wait all the time: Put your shoes on before you go outside. Wash your hands before you play. Clean up your toys before we start the movie. Little waiting is not a big deal to us as adults, yet it’s the end of the world for toddlers! Do we...
by Amanda Trumpower | Jan 21, 2020 | Twin Mom, Writing
We are almost at the end of 2020’s first month. We are also nearing the end of month two in our new house, plus the end of the first month with the twins after reaching the one year mark. I’m so thankful to have my writing routine established now that we...
by Amanda Trumpower | Nov 10, 2019 | Twin Mom
This morning marks Day 8 of our combined family living adventure and Day 3 of surgery recovery. They say Day 2 and Day 3 of surgery recovery is the worst. So far, I have to agree. Friday night was terrible. Last night was better. The most discomfort I’m feeling...
by Amanda Trumpower | Aug 8, 2019 | Mutant Merry Men, My Books, Writing
Defenestrate. Verb. To throw something (technically, someone) out of a window. Isn’t English marvelous? We have words like “defenestrate.” I didn’t know that was a word I needed until I learned it. Words can do all kinds of nifty things. Teach...
by Amanda Trumpower | Jan 16, 2019 | From Hospital to Home
No update for a while because things seem to change every 24 hours. Yesterday, Justine was diagnosed with a UTI. I guess she thought it looked like fun. It explains why she has been unable to keep her temperature stable over the last few days. While they are treating...
