Author: C.E.L. Ruffolo

Every morning, at 7:30 a.m., Jeff gives the twins their shower. Antoinette gets dressed first, runs to the bedroom, and snuggle-cuddles with me for a minute or so. Nicholas follows with that classic “Mama, hi!” then joins Antoinette and I in bed for another five minutes or… until Jeff calls …

Joining my sister-in-law Sheryl’s summer party with co-workers at Echo Lake made our Friday afternoon AWESOME. Thanks to Debb and husband, Dean for hosting a fantastic gathering. 10 July 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmVmJQ8mQVA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eaovUvXmzQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWAPs_w5cQ4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSCGuG1fedA

This boy wants to take off on his own. 13 July 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7velBK7OKzo

Four new books on getting the twins ready for their new roles as big brother and big sister arrived today – and Nicholas is already “reading” them. 15 July 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p_SEBR77Ew

One of the chores we try our children to do is putting away their toys. We just don’t want to be their slaves forever!!! And it teaches them independence too. In this video, Antoinette pointed out the number 6 to me and she recognized it! 17 July 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT5tKgySP-M

Because Jeff is amazing, he finds time to go out with each child from time to time. That morning, he took Antoinette out for a Daddy-daughter day. One of the activities involve taking the little girl to the salon. But before that, check out how excited she is in being …

Okay, okay. So our little girl doesn’t have that much hair but her locks (or whatever you call them at this point) are getting unmanageable. They’re frizzy and dry. To top it all, she doesn’t want me to put a clip on her hair or tie it up. So…the solution? …

Don’t mind Antoinette wailing in the background. Our little girl is upset because she can’t go with the boys. But… it’s the boy’s turn this time so sorry Antoinette, you just have to wait. 20 July 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlVAjFdA1L4

I discovered Dollar Tree Store here and spent $20 on books and toys. 21 July 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N2RZMI6D94