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What do you do with this age? The give mom a smile phase that results in this face? . I like five so much more than 4. But 4 always had cheezy smiles for me. . . . #photographerskidsyndrome #merryChristmas #kindergarteners #momoftwins #twinMom #MarylandMom #chesapeakeBayChristmas #countryChristmas #shoreLife #nicuGrad #oldMom #marylandBlogger #santaclaus #barnLife #BarnChristmas (at Family Affair Farm) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXWV_CGrwZ_/?utm_medium=tumblr

This is my husband, age going-on 3 or nearly 4 years old (accounts for this picture vary), with his maternal grandfather. Starting at 3 he spent his summers with his grandparents fishing the waters of the Saint Lawrence River from Long Sault Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada. Grandma and Grandpa ate what he caught; but would you believe, he never developed a taste for fish - even to this day. * A few years back, when we laid Grandpa to rest, we hauled our A-liner camper back up to his childhood fishing holes and camped in Grandpa's honor. By the way, Long Sault Provincial Park is beautiful and steeped in an interesting and dramatic history related to creation of the Saint Lawrence Seaway. * Maybe next Summer the boys will be ready for a road trip north to their ancestral land. And we will camp and fish just like their father did. The twins will catch northern pike, and walleye, and yellow perch. And I will fry 'em up for dinner. And we might even make their dad try a few bites. * Writing this had made me all emotional. Grandpa loved big band music, square dancing, and the cartoon King of the Hill. I can imagine his response when he found out we named our first born twin after him. And I can just SEE him taking his handkerchief out of his back pocket and wiping away some tears. And I KNOW that he is tickled pink watching his namesake, and his twin brother, fall in love with fishing they way their father did. * Excuse me while I go cry in my cornflakes for a bit. Happy Monday, ya'll. * * * #longsault #ontarioprovincialparks #familytraditions #fishing #fishingwithkids #Grandparentsarethebest #namesakes #familynames #memorymonday # #mommyblogger #fortbirthday #momoftwins #oldmom #fraternaltwins #twintoddlers #toddlerboys #twinstagram #childhoodmemories #makingmemories #campingwithkids #aliner #fishingwithgrandpa #saintlawrenceseaway #campground #nicugrads #lifeafternicu #ontariocanada #Canadiancamping #canadian #Kodachrome (at Long Sault Parkway) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo-Bg70HsnN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cwudqoco387

Shoutout to all the parents who’s kids are amped up on school’s out cray-cray already. . Get your bird thawing now. Mine, for the first time ever leaked as it thawed 😮 so glad I remembered to put it on a cookie sheet. . Oh wait, I didn’t. BUT that let me DO my other goal of cleaning out my fridge to prepare for the onslaught of food. . So, what are your holiday week hacks? Must do activities? What’s up on Thanksgiving Eve Eve? . . . #thanksgiving #oldMom #momOfTwins #pajamathanksgiving #thawYourBird #marylandMom #holidayHints (at Talbot County, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClSLGHoLOs9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Hi! I’m Leah. I’ve been taking a big break since brain surgery last year. I’ve been spending time making art and settling into my unexpectedly fashionable asymmetrical undercut. . My fraternal twin boys are 6 years old (in the first grade) and constantly running this #oldMom in circles. But that surprises no one. . When I’m not otherwise occupied, I’m building and making things that I love to share. . And tonight, like most nights of the week, we try and be outside as much as possible. My heat-loving-self always resists being outside in the winter, but a roaring fire and the kids playing in the yard make my heart happy. . We are a multigenerational/multi-family home and I’m very appreciative of my bff and my folks being such a integral part of my kiddo’s childhood. . Fort Birthday started out as a simple project that has grown, but we stick to our basic principles that everyone is welcome in Fort Birthday and it is a safe space for all. . I hold dearly to the idea that Hate has No Home Here, Black Lives Matter, Love is Love, Water is Life, science is Real, ALL bodies are Beautiful, and being your authentic self is critical. . Oh, and I was a #dogMom first. We’ve been sharing our lives since April with a wonderful pair of Poodle Mixes, Benji and Brady. They are wonderful fluffy knuckleheads who we are honored to be their second home. . Tag me in your Nerd things. I love seeing people’s enthusiasm and creativity around their various fandoms. (I’m Stars, both Wars and Trek. 😂) . I love any kind of well made scripted TV or movies. But I’m fairly sci-fi partial. I always love to hear what other people are enjoying. . Happy Friday from the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland. I hope as we ramp up to the holiday season I find you all happy and healthy. . Sincerely, Leah #momOfTwins #marylandMom #NicuGrads #DIYMom #makersgonnamake #intro #RIPTwitter (at Talbot County, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClIDbdirltv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Kiddo, striking his best saluting while aiming his homemade bow at the ceiling: mom! Does this look realistic? . Me: SURE DOES! (I mean what else do you say?) Kiddo: Great! Take a picture. , . . I never feel more wholesome than when my kids spend the afternoon playing with sticks and string. I questioned my husband’s choice to allow/encourage supervised pocket knife use this year. But, they sure put it to good use today. . I have no idea where/why the salute got thrown in there. And, of course, the whole exercise led to tears today when he cut his brother’s bow string “I thought it would be a funny prank.” . Anyone else have impulsive kids? In the moment, he can’t seem to stop himself. And he is sorry, and faces repercussions for his actions. But I don’t always think they are choices. Does that make sense? . Happy Wednesday everyone, especially the folks who are gearing up for back to school. . We have another month and some travel before then. . . . #oldMom #pocketKnife #outdoorPlay #1000hrsOutside #momOfTwins #tinyArcher #freerangeKid (at Talbot County, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CghBy3Lgou-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

What’s something that thrills you as much now, as when you were a child? 🌈Rainbows still stop me in my tracks. Fire trucks at parades. Fireflies. Breakfast for dinner. 🌈 What are some of yours. Tag me in a story of you sharing it with your kid. . . . #oldMom #rainbowConnection #momOfTwins #teachingJoy #lifelongJoy (at Talbot County, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgUJQijg3hk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We lost a tooth! I mean we lost it, lost it. But the tooth fairy will come nonetheless. . This was a dangler and I can’t wait to see his little gap faced look in the morning. . . . #lifeAfterNicu #oldMom #sixIsSweet #kindergarteners #momOfTwins #twinMom (at Talbot County, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf-gZ_HA921/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=