Lauren P

Lauren P
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Lauren became a Houstonian in high school. After attending Baylor University- where she met her husband, Dave- Lauren returned to Houston for graduate school, earning a Masters in School Psychology. After working several years in Houston area schools, Lauren is now a stay-at-home mom to her sextuplets {April 2012}. Andrew, Benjamin, Caroline, Leah, Allison, and Levi keep Lauren, Dave, and their slew of volunteers on their toes! When Lauren isn't looking after her 6 kids and dog, Maggie, she enjoys running, baking, reading, mindless TV, and getting out of the house! Follow the sextuplet adventures on Lauren’s blog, The Perkins Pack

Child Information Card {FREE Printable for Car Seats}

We live in Houston.  Where the traffic is terrible and the car accidents are as common as donut shops.  When I'm the one stuck in the never ending line of cars waiting to get...

Breastfeeding :: Sextuplets!

{Click image above for more stories of inspiration, encouragement, and support.} Now let's not get any crazy ideas here.  Yes, I had a litter {they don't call me Mama Cat for nothing!}, but I still only...

Outnumbered

It's my constant struggle.  There's 1 of me and 6 of them.  I like to think that every mother struggles with being outnumbered the second she has more than one child.  When you have...

4th of July…on the fly

If you're like me, you have the best intentions of making every holiday extra special and fun with decorations, crafts, foods, and activities.  But before you know it, it's the night before and you've...

Interview With the 80-Somethings

Let me tell you about these 80-somethings.  Just erase whatever mental image you may have of an 81 and 83 year old pair of sisters.  Yes, they may live across the street from each other in...

Fathering Sextuplets :: What You May Not Know

{For just two weeks, we are handing over our computers to the men in our lives and turning this little piece of the world wide web into Houston Dads Blog!  Read along with their joys and their...

Disciplining Your Toddler

The Terrible Twos.  I think all moms are warned about this stage.  As my 6 little ones are entering toddlerhood, I have mixed emotions.  I was ready for the baby phase to end - going...

A Note to Parents :: Take Care of Yourself

Every so often a tragic event occurs that shocks us.  It reminds us of what is most important in our lives.  It reminds us of where we should focus our attention and to not...

SPRINGtime in Houston

Y'all...have you noticed the weather lately?  It's not too hot, it's not too cold, the sun is shining, the wind is blowing {sometimes a little too much}...Spring is here in Houston!  Spring is by...
A pregnant woman standing in the hospital.

Lauren :: How I Became a Mother

Lauren's Story Becoming a mother was always part of my life plan.  But, life doesn't always go according to plan. After a year of trying with no success, I decided to see a fertility specialist.  The...