1. Mommy brain is a real thing. The constant "I have to pay attention to these little human beings to make sure no one is in danger or making a bad behavior choice or needs anything" puts a serious toll on your ability to have a linear conversation! We say "what was I saying?" at least four times every hour.
2. It's important to take embarrassing pictures of your toddlers running around in diapers so you can show them to their prom dates later.
3. One baby laughing is adorable. Two babies laughing is unbearably cute.
4. Sharing is really hard to do and is also hard to define. When you have to give someone a toy and "share" it with them, that can make you sad. When you get to have the toy because someone is "sharing" it with you, you are happy. Very confusing concept, but very important.
5. Moms need other moms in order to feel the encouragement and motivation necessary to leave the house.
6. Bedtime is the best, best time of the day. Those few hours after the kids go to bed are priceless.
7. High fives are very important. Even moms need them after successfully loading four kids and two strollers into a minivan.
8. It's really amazing to watch your toddler actually enjoy having a friend over. When Levi was a baby, playdates were really about moms getting together. Now Levi can genuinely enjoy the company of a friend his age. It's so cute.
9. If one kid starts yelling or making dinosaur noises, the other kid will probably do the same thing. If one kid wants fruit of bread, the other kid will want fruit or bread too.
10. Shopping with four kids is nearly impossible. But not completely impossible. You never know unless you try.
We had a wonderful week. I can't wait until next time when the girls are mobile! Then things are really going to be interesting.
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