Each morning as I wake to the chatter of four babies, I sometimes wonder if they are all ours. Now I am even more amazed that we made it through the first year. The past year has been perhaps the most challenging of our lives, yet also the most JOY filled to date. Caring for four infants and now pre-toddlers is no easy feat, but we manage. A friend once told George, “You were given the Grace for four. Someone else who was given the grace for one or even two would be overwhelmed in your world.” We go back to her comment often, remembering that God blessed us with these four precious babies for a reason. Despite the hours of sleep stolen from the night and many tears shed (usually the babies’ but sometimes mine too), we would not change a thing. When we’re out with the babies people often blurt out, “How DO you do it?” Almost always we reply, “By the Grace of God.” It is true. This amazing challenge would be impossible on our own and our faith carries us through.
Reflecting upon the past year is a fast flurry. Every new stage and milestone comes and passes in a whirlwind. All too soon we will miss having babies in the house. In the future, I believe we’ll enjoy going back to this blog to recall glimpses of time we’d otherwise lose in a fog. The day we discovered we were expecting quads, I recall George repeating “four” followed by something we’d have to buy (e.g. cribs, cars, college educations). While we don’t have four of everything, we’ve gone through more than the average household of most every baby item. Together, George and I calculated rough estimates of our consumption this year-
- 9,600 Diapers
- 36,000 fluid ounces of formula (just over a TON!)
- 730 baths
- 32 visits to the doctor (only two of which were “sick” visits and neither baby was actually sick!)
- 8,760 bottles prepared & served
- 43,800 bottle parts washed
- 182 loads of laundry
We’re afraid to calculate the cost of all these things so don’t expect dollar signs to follow! We’d like to thank each person who supported us along this journey from prayers said to diapers donated. Each of you are part of this journey too. Mascara alert: I compiled this video of our first year together.
hugs!
Amber
Rylin, Harper, Sydney, & Mason in their new chairs from Great Grandma McCaskill.
Rylin Skye
Harper Stone
Sydney Raine
Mason River
Four to Adore 
Happy Birthday! I went to bed last night thinking of you guys:) It’s wonderful to see your journey. Thank you for sharing your life with us and for being such an inspiration! God bless you !
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You’ll be here before you know it! We are blessed to share this journey with some special quad parents.
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Amber– so adorable! I tried the video and it said it’s a private video can’t wait to watch it, though! Hugs and here’s to our first year successfully raising quads by the Grace of God!!! Becky
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They are so adorable in their little chairs and outfits. Happy first year and many happy more to come. I couldn’t watch the video because it was private but I’m sure it was adorable as they are. 🙂
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Blogging blunder #452 don’t try to link with You Tube! LOL. Thank you for checking in on us!
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Happy happy happy happy happy happy BIRTHDAY!!!!! To them and to you! You are wonderful parents! I can’t believe you said only “sometimes” you for the tears. I’ve probably cried as much as our babies. You are amazing, really really really. Lots of love to you all and may you have many more years of joy. ❤
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Thank you! Our babies cry x four so maybe I’ve cried as much as two of them? LOL! Thank you for keeping up with us and being part of our journey. Your twinkies aren’t far behind! Time really does fly.
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I am just amazed! Where has the time flown to? Seems like just yesterday I was reading with baited breath to see that they were all okay. Congrats ya’ll, God is so good, isn’t He? Love and many blessings for many more years of fantastic family times.
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God really is good! We are beyond blessed and never take the babies health and progress for granted.
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I love being able to share this journey. George & Amber’s prayers were answered because they must have convinced God they were ready. What a blessing!!!
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We are so blessed to have our friends and family sharing this with us. Thank you for being their “Auntie Carol”!
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