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Twin Perks: Shaken Up

March 10, 2020 Jacquie Severs 0 Comment

Winter is in that late stage now where the snow melts, then freezes, and everywhere you turn there’s an unexpected

February 17, 2020 Jacquie Severs

Our daycare provider is an absolute angel. Always happy, greeting us with sing-songy hellos and laughter. She lives in an

If you’re of a certain age, you’ll immediately know this: “I’m not like other moms. I’m a cool mom”. It’s

Taking care of sick kids sucks. It’s crappy on two levels. One, it’s awful to watch your kid suffer. Two,

I didn’t know that my kids learning to talk would be the greatest joy I’ve ever experienced. But I can

October 29, 2019 Jacquie Severs

Recently there was an apple festival near our house. It was advertised as family-friendly so we headed out early Saturday

October 28, 2019 Jacquie Severs

I finally understand why my Mother loves feeding me. She does seem to like cooking, baking, and keeping busy in

The last few weeks of the twins’ lives have been full of momentous change. As they passed the 18-month milestone,

September 24, 2019 Jacquie Severs

Did you know that some parents don’t “believe in” using the word no? I haven’t read much past the headline

The bedtime routine in our home includes a daily bath for the twins, which at this particularly messy stage of