We were both pregnant together and had our babies within a month of each other. We have gotten the cousins together (for the most part) on a weekly basis since they were born. I think it started out as Jen wanting to help me out as much as she could, knowing that three babies was kind of a lot of work. But then it just sort of turned into a tradition that I think we both really enjoy. It's no longer something I physically need but I definitely count on it to help recharge my sanity each week. I love watching the boys interact with Dakota and honestly, it's just nice to have a day with another grown up in the house to talk to!
Jen and I have tackled a lot with four babies. We have:
- Gone to doctor's appointments together
- Taken our four to the St. Patty's Day parade in Lawrence. This trip included managing four 8 month olds in a packed bar (as it was the only place we could fit my giant stroller in to go eat lunch).
- Gone to the zoo a number of times
- Visited Deanna Rose a couple times
- Gone to the park
- Scrambled around at "Monkey Bizness"
- Participated in Kindermusik together
Most recently, we met up at Leawood City Park and had a picnic. I was a little skeptical about how a picnic would go with four 1 year olds, but it ended up being lots of fun. Granted, more of their lunch ended up on the picnic blanket than in their bellies, but what can you do? It was a beautiful lower 80's day...very atypical for an August afternoon in Kansas. We spent a couple hours just hanging out on the blanket in the shade, watching Dakota make friends with all the little kids playing on the playground. Before we left, we let the little ones crawl around on the playground and took some pictures. As always, it was a good time. We'll certainly have to do it again!
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