My triplets, (I never call them that by the way… it’s usually ‘the little guys’, or I simply call them by name) where born at 35 weeks, 6 days. When you are carrying multiples, every day counts and can really have an effect on their health now and in the future, so the longer you keep them in, the better! This is also VERY important for any pregnant mom, so don’t be in such a hurry to welcome that little baby into this world because of a little discomfort you may be feeling, it really can affect the baby in ways that your OB/GYN may not share with you because they just can’t stand listening to your complaints, or maybe your Dr. is more concerned about their schedule and wants to have all the pregnant ladies scheduled so it won’t mess up their weekend, either way, make sure you are doing the research and know exactly what the risks are for having that baby before the recommended 40 weeks. And let things happen naturally, if possible. I say if possible because some people will always need help with labor. Some women may not go into labor in a healthy time frame for the baby, just make sure you understand your options and risks before you decide that you just can’t make it past 36 weeks because you can’t sleep, and your back hurts!

My OB/GYN for my first baby, littleBee1, was in a big hurry to keep things on schedule. I went to her office on my due date and she was scheduling a hospital bed for me because I’d obviously need to have this baby today, “IT WAS MY DUE DATE!” I was very nervous, first-time mom, and I almost went with it, but my gut told me that my little baby girl just wasn’t ready, and I was willing to wait it out, as long as she was healthy and safe. The OB/GYN actually got irritated with me, rolled her eyes and walked out. She made me over think my decision and worry that I had made the wrong one. One week later, I was scheduled to be induced. Everything went well but I still wish that I could have waited and went into labor naturally.

With triplets, I really didn’t have much of a choice when it came to the date of their birth. I did what my team of doctors told me to do and was able to keep those babies in for 36 weeks. Things are much different when you are carrying more than 2 babies. Doctor visits are more frequent, Ultrasounds are more frequent, and near the end of your pregnancy, you end up at the hospital every other day or so to visit the perinatologist, so they can make sure those babies are doing good. My ‘scheduled’ due date, which I was informed for the safety of the babies, and me, needed to be a c-section, was Friday the 13th. I’m not a superstitious person. I own a black cat, have no problem opening an umbrella indoors, haven’t found a reason to walk under a ladder, but would if I needed too, but the date did sit in the back of my mind and make me a bit uncomfortable, however, I figured it would be a fun story to tell the little guys when they grow up.

My last appointment at the Perinatologist was Thursday the 12th. I didn’t sleep at all, had panic attacks all night – and thought I was going to die because my throat hurt and was swollen to the point that I couldn’t breath. I sat on the couch all night, crying, and trying to reduce the swelling in my throat with popsicles so I could make it through the night! I’m fairly confident now that my throat was not swollen, and I was not on the verge of death, but that night it felt very real. I got up, ate breakfast and took a shower that triggered major itching spasms. I had little red bumps on my legs, and they itched so bad I thought I was going to rip them off, and the other problem was that every time I scratched, they just itched more. I don’t know what it was, but it had occurred before during this pregnancy, just not to this extreme. I was extremely tired, very itchy, crying and now it was time to head to the hospital for my appointment – FABULOUS!

Once we arrived, I was hooked up to 3 baby monitors, which was always a fairly long process, and I sat and waited for the doctors report on the babies condition. The nurses always set up the monitors, and report back to the Perinatologist. Today the Perinatologist came in to talk to me and I knew that my very tired body and mind was about to be tested. littleBee2, aka, baby C, was not responding as the doctor would have liked, so it was time to get those babies out, for her safety.

So I was admitted to the hospital, and the staff of 10+ was called in for the birth of my 3 babies: a couple nurses for each baby, 2 doctors, Neonatologist, Anesthesiologist, and of course hubbyBee. Since everyone was scheduled for the next day, people were literally running around making phone calls to get everyone to the hospital as needed. Once everyone was ready, I was wheeled to the very cold delivery room that was located adjacent to the NICU. I had the shivers really bad from the anesthetic, so once bubbyBee was brought into the room, he tried to comfort me, and missed the birth of littleBee2. One after another, the babies were born, probably all within a minute or two at the most. I remember not hearing a lot of crying and I kept asking hubbyBee if everyone was OK. He reassured me that they were, and I tried to remain calm as they were whisked away to the NICU.

littleBee2 was released from the NICU in 5 days, littleBee3, 7 days and littleBee4 in 10 days, all healthy and happy!

~Sue

UGH, another crazy day. Every day I promise myself that I’m not going to yell, and everyday, I stand in front of the cabinet looking for Tylenol because I’ve given myself a headache from yelling so much.

My husband sent me a link to a blog today that made me laugh… http://reasonsmysoniscrying.tumblr.com/

I read through the blog about reasons my son is crying, and said, yep, I’ve done that, and that, and that! It’s crazy because you try to keep your kids safe, raise them with manners and to be a good person, have them eat reasonably healthy, and of course let them have fun! But in the effort, you are constantly reminded that they don’t really care what the end goal is, they just want, what they want, when they want it… PERIOD!

We have a saying in our house for littleBee4… “It’s a new day!” Sounds fairly common, but doesn’t mean what you’d think. In our house it’s a constant reminder that littleBee4 just doesn’t remember what you told him yesterday, or the day before, or even what you’ve told him everyday for the past 3 years of his life. He literally forgets some of the craziest things… like putting on his jacket, not that he can’t put his jacket on, but he forgets that the hood on the jacket was not made to keep his bum warm. He will walk around with it on upside down and act as if this is the way that he has ALWAYS worn his coat. Now, it’s not because he’s silly, or a clown, he seriously has no clue that something is wrong! Just the other day, he forgot how to hold his fork, even though he’s had months of successful fork use, today he just completely forgets how to do it!

YES, littleBee4 is a BOY, and I have 3 other children, all girls! I’ve been told that boys learn a a slower pace, and have even had many parents say that boys are just plain dumb. I have 3 children, the same age, so it’s impossible to not compare them to each other, but man, he is SO much different than the girls, in absolutely every aspect of life.

Maybe you already know what I’m talking about and have some stories of your own, and if you do, please share, but if you don’t believe me or think I’m just being mean… I’ve decided to catalog why I feel this way, with specific examples, pictures, and maybe even videos.

Stay tuned… more proof as to why the girls win this point of the battle!

We still have crazy days at nap and bedtime, but we have figured out something to try to keep them from destroying their room.

Bed time and nap time are SO MUCH different when you have multiples. They feed off each other’s habits, good and bad, and they enjoy doing everything together, good or bad, even to the point of waking each other up, just so they don’t have to be alone.

For our home, it’s been very important to make nap and bedtime a “good” part of their day. We call it “happy nap”, and have never used naps or bedtime as a punishment, so for the most part it’s just another part of their schedule. And you have to have a schedule… Nap at the same time, bedtime routine the same time and same way every day, etc… Of course there are special occasions when things aren’t exact, but that should only be once in a while, not the norm. Kids thrive on routine, and that way they don’t know any different. Meaning that they won’t fight you to stay up at bedtime, if they NEVER get to stay up a bedtime.

Once they started getting out of their cribs on a regular basis, we moved them into big beds, twin size, not toddler beds. I don’t have that kind of money to spend on something that isn’t going to be used for very long. I’ve also heard people say that they removed the cribs and just put the crib mattresses on the floor. Whatever works for you!

After lunch, I let them watch TV, or play for about 1/2 hour, so they can settle down a bit. Now, I learned the hard way that 3 kids left inside a bedroom can cause all kinds of trouble, especially when they are tired and crabby. So, although I hate to admit it, and never thought I would do this…. but I sit in their room each day before nap and bedtime until they have fallen asleep. At nap time it takes 15-25 minutes, and a little longer at bedtime, but we let them pick 2 songs to sing each (mellow songs of course), and we sing quietly. Eventually they get the idea that they aren’t supposed to be running around their room, tearing clothes out of their drawers, throwing diapers and wipes everywhere and tearing their beds apart. I have no idea how long it will take your little ones, but would think that the longer they’ve been able to do the bad behavior, the longer it will take to stop it.

For those of you that think I’m crazy for sitting in their rooms before nap/bedtime, it’s worked for me, because I started to get very angry, running up and down the stairs, cleaning up mess after mess, and I even started swatting bums, which I HATE! So I knew I had to make a change.

After sitting in their rooms for several weeks, I try to leave the room while they are still awake, but almost asleep, and eventually hope to just put them to bed and leave the room. I bring my kindle or iPhone because it reduces my stress and passes the time. It might seem like a lot of time at first, but if you think about how it reduces your stress and the time you save from not having to clean up all the messes, it is worth it.

Let me know what you think, or if you have done something else that has worked!

Best of Luck!

Sue

NOTE:  HubbyBee does the sitting at bedtime. How lucky am I!

When you have children, the thought of running to the grocery store for last minute items can be a real chore. Don’t misunderstand, I have 4 kids, and this is my life, so heading to the grocery store with 4 is a normal activity for me, but when you realize that you forgot the wipes, or diapers, or something that you just can’t live without, it’s a real pain to have to gear everyone back up, and load them in the car just to get that item. Not to mention that these items are so expensive!

That’s where Amazon Mom comes in. No I don’t mean a very large women, (although she could come in handy around my house…) I mean www.amazon.com has a program for moms. And the best part is you get special treatment, as all of us moms deserve.

I signed up for Amazon Mom several months ago and often wonder why I didn’t know about it before. Of course I have to admit that I am a BIG fan of Amazon, always have been. I do most of my Christmas shopping, book and DVD purchases and always use the website to check prices, because they are committed to saving us money, and I almost always get free shipping, and do not pay sales tax.

So what is Amazon Mom, and why do you as a mom of multiples need to check it out? According to their website…

Amazon Mom is a free membership program created especially for parents and caretakers of small children. Amazon Mom members receive benefits such as three months of FREE Two-Day Shipping with Amazon Prime (with the potential to earn up to one year total of free Amazon Prime shipping benefits), 20% off diapers and wipes which are auto-delivered to your doorstep with Subscribe & Save and other promotions geared toward parents.

So you get 20% off diapers and wipes that are already at a great price, free shipping, and no tax.  I am currently enrolled in 3 Subscribe & Save products:

1. Charlie’s Soap (cloth diapers love Charlie’s Soap!)
2. Huggies Diapers (I use disposable diapers for over-night and if I know I will be out of the house for a long time)
3. Huggies wipes

Now, I understand that there are some of you that may have found a cheaper place to purchase the diapers & wipes. But how much money are you actually saving? Are you keeping track of your stash, driving to the store, cutting coupons, and lugging the boxes from cart, to car, to home?

My diapers and wipes come right to my front door! I don’t even have to think about them, count them, and I never run out of them. It’s just one less thing to have to remember!

The other thing that I love about Amazon Mom is that you get a month of Amazon Prime benefits when you spend $25 on qualifying children’s items. Once again, I’m a big Amazon.com shopper, so free 2-day shipping is KING! I’ve bought last minute birthday gifts, without having to run to the store, and they are sitting on my front porch smiling at me.

Amazon really has made my life much easier and of course they have an app for your iphone and you can sign up to receive text messages with account updates, or more specifically, you will receive a text when your order has shipped, and when the carrier has dropped it on your door step.

YOU GO NOW!… follow the link, and sign up today! It’s one great way to reduce your stress in 2012! Amazon Mom

Best of Luck!

Sue

If you haven’t heard about the PNP (Santa’s Portable North Pole) you must check it out today.

http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/home

It takes a few minutes to set up, and Santa will send your little one(s) a personalized video. And the best part… It’s free!

During my pregnancy I was very tired… GO FIGURE!

And after I had the babies, I was still very  tired… go figure!

4 months after I had the babies, I was still very tired, and the babies had been sleeping through the night for about 1 month now. I started to notice other side effects, but all or almost all of them, are listed as common side effects of postpartum, so I tackled each day the best I could.

6 months after I had the babies, I was still very tired, and started making a list of other issues I was having and as the list got longer and longer, I decided to head to the doctor.

• lightheaded/dizzy when turning my head
• eye sight a bit fuzzy, and out-of-focus, I felt like I had to constantly blink to see things clearly
• horrible headaches
• cough/soar throat
• trouble sleeping (even though the babies were sleeping)
• back issue – pinpointed location at my ribs
• brittle nails
• hair loss

I brought the list to the doctor, so I wouldn’t forget to mention anything, and I was prepared for him to state the obvious… You just had triplets! Your body needs time to recover… you’re an idiot!

But that isn’t what happened. He listened to my issues, asked questions, and decided to check my thyroid. I remember thinking… my thyroid… but I haven’t gained any weight, or lost weight for that matter. That is really the only thing I new about thyroid disease, it causes weight issues, right!?

Well No, that isn’t the only thing your thyroid does, as a matter of fact, it regulates so many things, I’m surprised I didn’t know more about it, heck, it really deserves an award!

Now…. I am not a doctor, or thyroid specialist, but I think that it’s something women need to know about, and ask their doctor about, if they aren’t feeling right. After a simple blood test, I was diagnosed with thyroid disease, hypothyroidism to be more specific. Yes, it’s the one that is usually associated with weight gain, and I hadn’t even gained any weight… go figure!

There is a ton of information about thyroid disease, but I found the most basic info on webMD’s website.
http://women.webmd.com/guide/understanding-thyroid-problems-basics.

So as stated on webMD:

“The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck. It makes hormones that control the way your body uses energy by influencing almost all of the metabolic processes in your body.

Thyroid disorders can range from a small, harmless goiter (enlarged gland) that needs no treatment to life-threatening cancer. The most common thyroid problems involve abnormal production of thyroid hormones. Too much thyroid hormone results in a condition known as hyperthyroidism. Insufficient hormone production leads to hypothyroidism.”

As I mentioned, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, and some signs and symptoms may include:

• Fatigue
• Sluggishness
• Increased sensitivity to cold
• Constipation
• Pale, dry skin
• A puffy face
• Hoarse voice
• An elevated blood cholesterol level
• Unexplained weight gain
• Muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness
• Pain, stiffness or swelling in your joints
• Muscle weakness
• Heavier than normal menstrual periods
• Brittle fingernails and hair
• Depression
• Infertility
• Memory problems or having trouble thinking clearly

It’s important to know that you don’t have to have ALL of these symptoms, and also good to know that I even had some that were listed under hyperthyroidism.

So what’s next? I was sent to an endocrinologist, and he treated me with Synthroid, a synthetic form of thyroxine (thyroid hormone). It comes in a very small pill, and after a few adjustments, I’m back to normal and feel great! For me, it was a magic pill! Seriously… M-A-G-I-C! It fixed me, it fixed things that I didn’t know it would fix, or that I hadn’t really noticed were wrong.

The 2 things that the endocrinologist told me:

1. You are very lucky that your doctor thought to run a thyroid test, because all your symptoms are common for someone who just had a baby. So thank you Dr. Seymour!
2. Tell all the females in your family, because it runs in family, heck, tell all the females you know… thyroid disease affects so many people, and so many are never diagnosed.

So here I am, feeling great, letting you know, that maybe you can feel better too. Maybe all those aches and pains aren’t because your getting older. Maybe you can get back your energy and start working out again, have less headaches, and loose the weight that you swear you didn’t eat more food to gain. If you just aren’t feeling like yourself, mention it to your doctor, and ask him to test your thyroid function.

Best of Luck!

Sue

We celebrated the 3littleBees 2nd birthday this past weekend. They are just starting to understand the present thing and it was so much fun watching them hug some of the items that they really liked. They got so many nice things, and it was kind of humorous to see all the nicely wrapped presents and bags, x3 packed on the table.

We went with one cake this year, but I’m sure as they get older we will need to do something different, so each can blow out their own candles.

I’ve had many ask if I’m ready for the terrible 2′s, and I’m not sure I agree with that label. When my daughter turned 2, it was a magical time. She learned so many new things in such a short time, it was truly amazing. Yes, you probably need to be in the best shape of your life, because keeping up with a 2 year old is very physical, not to mention 3 of them running every which way, but I’m up for the physical, it’s the mental challenges of a 3+ year old that scares me.

I think a 2 year old needs to be entertained non-stop (that’s the physical part), but they now seem to have a little bit of an attention span, maybe only 5-10 minutes, but that is something. The other nice thing about having multiples, if they entertain each other – Instant playmates!

So no, I’m not ready for the terrible 2′s x 3, I’m ready for a house full of crazy and non-stop amazement!

Best of Luck,

Sue

Yes, I disappeared for a bit, sorry ’bout that, but I’ve been busy making a ton of cash.

Twice a year, I have a resale in my home. At the beginning of spring and end of summer, and I’m currently in the final days of my fall/winter sale. Opening up your home to sell children’s clothes and gear is a bit time consuming, but once again I’m motivated by the ton of cash I’ve made.

I’ve been doing this for a couple years, and have quite a few regulars that come to my home and spend big money. They of course, are motivated by clean, well cared for clothes, and of course the price. I sell most items for $1.00. Shoes, Gap, Gymboree and Polo shirts, Levi’s jeans, all $1.00 each. Now I know I could sell most of these items for more than a $1.00, but I don’t think I would sell as much.

I guess I figure that between the clothes that I’ve purchased new, the ones I get from garage sales, and the ones that are given to me, $1.00 is a great price.

I advertise on www.Craigslist.org and www.napervilleyardsales.com, so most people that contact me are local. Of course I’m always concerned about having people in my home, so I’ve implemented a few rules.

1. You must call me before I will pass along my home address.
2. You must pay in cash.
3. I’m never at home alone when someone comes to look.
4. Trust your gut – if something doesn’t feel right, pass on it.

Number 2 & 3 are usually easy to get others to comply with, but it’s funny how many people just don’t understand why I make them call me for my address. I’ve had people demand that I send them my address via e-mail, and others that just won’t call me at all. I even had one women that refused to call initially, then when she finally broke down, she blocked her phone number, so I advised her that I wasn’t willing to pass along my address without some type of phone number for her. Although she begged and apologized, my gut just told me to let her go.

In case you don’t understand my request, it’s because I feel a tiny bit safer having a contact number for the person coming to my home. You never know what might happen, but if something does, I have an e-mail address, and phone number to help figure out who the person is. And yes, I know that people can set up a fake e-mail address, and buy throw-away phones, but I’m selling children’s clothes and gear, not plasma TV’s, so I think I’m safe for the most part.

So what do you need to get started?

• Bins or somewhere to display your clothes in an organized manner. I advertise the fact that I have organized bins of clothes; come dig through them. I separate boys from girls, and sizes to make it very easy to find what you are looking for.
• Open a free account to craigslist, napervilleyardsale, and any local online news website, like triblocal and your local Patch: NapervillePatch, LislePatch. You can advertise this type of sale for free.
• Take pictures of large ticket items, usually gear. People are more likely to contact you if they can see some images.
• Time – yes, it is very time consuming to field questions you get via e-mail, and it is your responsibility to answer all the e-mail within a reasonable amount of time… no more than 24 hours is ideal!
• Minimal amount of cash because someone is going to show up with a $20, for a $4.00 purchase.
• Patience… yes, you will need a ton of this. Just know that the people that consume a ton of your time initially via e-mail, will be the ones that bring you a $20, and spend $4.00.  It doesn’t happen often, but I’ve had to let some potential sales go because I’m just not willing to spend hour after hour answering questions about a $1.00 item, especially when they don’t show up when they say they will, or for someone that is only going to buy $4.00 worth of clothes. Business is business and my time and yours is worth more than $4.00 and hour.
• Make sure your clothes and gear are clean, especially if you say they are. That means NO STAINS! I’m amazed to find clothes that are covered in stains, or have been stored in a dirty bins with cobwebs, or have crusty food stuck to them. Seriously, no one wants to buy clothes that you haven’t washed or have a stain on the front!
• Save a few grocery bags so your guests have something to carry their purchases in.

When my sales end, I still have some items left, most I pack up and stick in the attic for the next sale, but I still donate and give some away too.

It not too late for a fall/winter sale, or mark your calendars now for March/April next year. Give yourself at least a week to get your bins organized, pin or tape 2 piece sets so they stay together,  and then post your sale and start checking your e-mail for interested buyers. You may even make enough money to buy most of your Christmas or upcoming holiday gifts.

Best of luck!

Sue

When I was pregnant with my first child, I found a doctor’s office that only had 3 doctors, so I could get to know each doctor that might deliver my baby. The office had one female and 2 male doctors. The female came highly recommended by a friend, so I usually tried to see her, but per the office’s policy, I had to see all 3, which unbeknownst to me, will be the best thing that could have happened.

Going to the doctors office when you’re pregnant is usually an exciting time, because you get to hear your baby’s heartbeat, or receive some type of reassurance that everything is OK. Most of the time my visits were great, except those when I had to see DrBee. He was very thorough, but really focused on the amount of weight I should gain.

During the first few months, I was progressing normally, not really gaining much weight, mostly because I didn’t change my eating habits, still exercised, and focused on the fact that the extremely little being inside my body, did not need me to eat a bunch of extra food to grow.

Six months in, I started to get this crazy hunger feeling, like a ravenous animal! I would eat lunch, but feel so hungry, that I could eat an additional portion, or I would need to eat very large snacks or even an entire meal between meals. It was a very bazaar and out-of-control feeling for me

So upon my next visit, I was strictly reprimanded by DrBee. He was extremely concerned that I had gained over his recommended amount between visits. I felt horrible! No one had ever mentioned my weight in a negative way, and his comment made me feel very ashamed!

So as time went on, so did his comments, sometimes good, sometimes bad, but either way, I really thought about how I felt when I had disappointed him and myself. Anticipating the possible feeling of guilt or disappointment helped me go for walks after dinner, or skip that 3rd or 4th square of raw cookie dough. I’ve never been on one of those weight programs, but I’d imagine it might be similar to having to go to a weigh-in, knowing you’ve not lost any weight, or worse, having gained weight.

So after I had my daughter, I had only gained the minimal amount of weight and since I was breastfeeding, I was back to my normal weight within a month. I remember others commenting on how they couldn’t believe that I had just had a baby, and how great it made me feel. Having your first child is such a huge change, and yet there was at least one thing, my weight, that I still had under control.

So back to DrBee… many might think it’s none of his business how much weight you gain, others would argue that he has no idea what we go through during pregnancy, but I think that he cared enough about me to make the obvious comment that no one else was willing to make during pregnancy. I mean, yes, there is a human being growing in your uterus, but honestly that doesn’t mean you are ‘eating-for-two’. You just need to keep reminding yourself that the other one you are eating for is the size of a pea, or lemon, or grapefruit, etc… depending on which month you are in, and that little baby doesn’t require an entire adult portion.

So Here’s the Big Secret!
How do you loose all that ‘baby’ weight after giving birth??
Answer: Don’t gain it in the first place.

And what I mean by that, is research how much weight you should gain, and stick to it. Or find an Obstetrician that cares about how much weight you gain during pregnancy. It will really help you in the long run. No one likes to diet, and let’s face it, it is SO HARD to loose weight.

Other things to keep in mind… and it’s a simple concept… unburned calories, equal weight gain. I know, DUH…. but the hardest part is that we need to be realistic about how many calories we are burning vs. how much we eat.

I hear people talk about exercising and how they still gain or don’t loose weight. However, you need to be honest with yourself and your food consumption vs. the actual calories you are burning. For Example: if a women walks 1 mile, she burns around 74 calories (running burns approx. 105), which doesn’t sound like very much, right? Well, burning 74 calories doesn’t even burn that soda you had for lunch, or that tablespoon of mayo on your sandwich.

Take the time and research how many calories your everyday food has and maybe after spending some time looking at the numbers like I did, you’ll be able to cut back on a few things, because it was a real eye opener when I realized that I’m busting my butt on the treadmill for 30 minutes, only to learn that I just worked off 1 can of soda. So needless to say, I don’t drink soda anymore.

I’m not saying that I’m in the best shape, and I’m most definitely am not trying to preach about losing weight, I just think that we all need a ‘DrBee’ to care about us during pregnancy, even if we don’t want to hear it. So write down your meals for a week, go online and see how many calories everything has, and look up the amount you burn while doing your exercise of choice. It may be just that little push that helps you stick to your goal.

Some of my favorite websites are

• www.livestrong.com
• www.sparkpeople.com

Extra Bonus: They both have iPhone, iPad, and iPod apps.

Best of Luck!

~Sue

Some days it’s impossible to balance the day. Breakfast, naps, brushing teeth, getting dressed, snack time, play/activities, books, lunch, nap, play/activity, dinner, play/activity, baths, books, bedtime routine, over and over and over again. And when it’s so hot outside, you have to come up with indoor playtime and activities, which let’s face it, can be a real pain day after day.

Yes, we’ve been to the DuPage Children’s museum, Monkey Biz, Grounds for Hope, Yorktown mall, and many other indoor play areas, but when you have 4 little ones to keep track of, it’s like running a marathon each visit.

If you have children, you know that they need to run and play to burn off their energy. Lately it’s been so hot that we’ve been inside the house more than usual and the kids are starting to drive me crazy! littleBee1 loves to color and paint, so she’s been doing OK, but littleBees 2, 3 & 4 are like watching a 3-ring-circus. They are all misbehaving in different areas of the house, so I’m constantly trying to confining them in one room of  the house, which isn’t helping them burn off that excess energy.

Lately they have started running around the house from the kitchen through the living room, around and around, and around. It drives me crazy, but I finally gave in and stopped yelling for them to stop. I mean they are burning off that excess energy and getting some exercise, and for the most part, they are pretty safe doing it. So who am I do make them stop!

Of course I know allowing the kids to run around in circles drives visitors crazy. grammaBee gets so upset because she is sure that they will all trip and fall down the stairs, or crash into a chair and crack their heads open, but I get so tired of yelling when it is just part of being a kid, isn’t it?

“The Ring Leader”

~Sue