All 4 kids are doing so great in Sacrament meeting. I have been very firm set in the decision to not allow treats, drinks, books or toys into the meeting. I want the kids to learn from a very early age to sit still and quietly for an hour without the assistance of props and entertainment. And they are doing so great.
Dace can sit on his own for the full hour (except for the occasional pee break) and Zade sits very well on Daddy's knee. We are slowly trying to transition him to his own seat. He still needs to be taken out every once and a while but he has improved tremendously over the last few months.
The babies love looking around and getting held by others. Ammon ate right before the meeting started then sat with Gladys all meeting and didn't make a peep. Heidi had Nev until the last few minutes when she couldn't wait any longer to eat. The twins are on a good schedule to have their awake time in the morning, which is when I take them to run errands during the week, come home, eat, then had a nice long nap. Sunday doesn't throw them off too bad from this, usually. Even if they nap during church time they still usually have a good nap after lunch anyway since the sleep at church isn't too quality.
Overall, Sundays are a good day. Some mornings it's still pandemonium to get everyone ready, loaded up and out the door on time but it is always worth it. Their reverent behavior and the couple hours break it is for Dallin and I while everyone takes turns holding a twin is wonderful.
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