by Amanda Trumpower | Dec 5, 2021 | Faith Reflections, Family, Twin Mom
Like many parents of toddlers, I’m at my wit’s end. My twins turn 3 in just a few weeks. We are delighted with their growing relational skills, desire to play with others, and increasing awareness of life around them. But I’d be lying if I said there...
by Amanda Trumpower | Mar 16, 2021 | Twin Mom
Handling unexpected body fluids is always a challenge with toddler twins. Recently, I was getting my kids dressed after a morning bath when I heard the sound of liquid hitting the carpet. My mom instincts are pretty sharp by now–at least when it concerns fluids...
by Amanda Trumpower | May 12, 2020 | Twin Mom
Some days we glide into nap time. Other days, we crash with a mushroom explosion and plume of smoke. The kids have essentially been up since Josiah’s deployment early this morning. Not a big deal; we’re just ahead of our usual schedule. By 8:30, we’re tired enough...
by Amanda Trumpower | Mar 23, 2020 | Twin Mom
I’ve decided I need the title above as a bumper sticker. Or a t-shirt. Or possibly both. My brother is famous for gifting funny and/or significant-for-your-current-stage-of-life t-shirts at Christmas. Maybe he can work his magic for me this year. The world has...
by Amanda Trumpower | Feb 20, 2020 | Twin Mom
I think it’s official. Justine has well and truly crossed over the baby/toddler dividing line. Last Saturday, we hosted friends from Columbus for the day. As the chaos of kids played in the living room, my friend watched Justine toddle around the furniture....
