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A candid look at raising quadruplets, the joys of major milestones, the hard moments of being a mother, and the effects of instant parenthood on our marriage. Life is an adventure!!

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Rebecca is a winner of Top 25 Moms of Multiples - 2013

Between getting kids dressed, fed and out the door on time mornings can be hectic! What tips do you have for making morning routines easier?

People often say twins and other multiples have an extra special bond. Has there ever been a time when you noticed an especially unique connection?

What are your tips for celebrating joint birthday parties?

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You know you're a mom when... (please fill in the blank!) and link to a picture if it's relevant.

Rebecca Ishum

You know you are a mom if one kid is pulling all of the laundry out of the laundry basket, another is pulling things off of a shelf, a third is running around in circles, and a fourth is dancing around completely naked....but you stop and take pictures of the chaos before cleaning everything up.
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What's your go-to meal for a romantic dinner at home, after the kids are asleep?

Rebecca Ishum

Take-out! :-) No cooking, no mess to clean-up, and no baby-sitter required!
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Please share a link to a photo of a great birthday cake you made or bought.

Rebecca Ishum

I made this two tier cake for my quadruplets' first birthday! Each of them have a designated color that we use to keep track of their belongings, so I tried to include each of those colors in the design. It took a couple of days to make it in between changing diapers and feeding babies! Link to post:http://www.theishumquads.com/2012/03/all-fun-of-first-birthday.html Link to photo:http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8gNRbCwe0xY/T1f0RBlNe7I/AAAAAAAAAGQ/NIgkYz-m3xw/s1600/006.JPG
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What unhealthy eating habits or cravings have you developed since becoming a mom? Please include a picture if it's relevant.

Rebecca Ishum

Oreos! Goodness, I can eat a whole row without even realizing it. I can't buy them anymore because I don't have any self-control when they are in front of me.
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If you were giving a commencement speech, what's one piece of advice you'd give to young women who want to include motherhood in their futures?

Rebecca Ishum

Be prepared to be unprepared! Motherhood is an intense ride and everything you expect to be and do as a mother may change after you have kids. Give yourself grace to grow into your role and don't expect to be the perfect mother the minute you give birth or adopt. Love your kids more than life itself, and you will be a wonderful mother!
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