Thursday, December 31, 1998
Another chapter in their lives
QUADS THRIVE IN KINDERGARTEN
On Aug. 27, the Essell quadruplets of White Oak went off to kindergarten for the first time, and their mom is proud to report that they're thriving and surviving in three different classes at Weigel Elementary School.
That August day, in fact, was monumental for parents Erin and Rob Essell as 5-year-old Tyler, Ryan, Kyle and Emily climbed onto the bus and rode off into their academic futures.
“They're doing great,” Erin says. “They surprised me, especially Tyler. I'm happy to say, he enjoys it the most.”
Tyler is the self-appointed quadruplets' leader: the first to flip over, crawl, walk, ride a bike and pull his brother's tooth.
“I didn't think he would enjoy it as much as he does,” his mom says. “He has a mind of his own, but on the days when they have field trips, he's upset that they're not spending that time in the classroom. That's how much he likes it.”
Erin enjoys the few free hours she has every morning — assuming, of course, she's not helping in the school computer lab or volunteering for the quads' class parties and field trips.
“I've taken up some new interests,” she says. “I'm sewing, and I made some vests for the teachers for Christmas.”
Have the quads discussed what they want to be when they grow up? The boys agree they want to work with Rob, a self-employed contractor.
“And Emily wants to stay home with me, because "girls don't work,' ” Erin laughs. “She thinks that because I'm a mom who stays home, I don't work. Little does she know.”
Another chapter in their lives
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MOTHER-DAUGHTER CLOSER
EX-RINGMASTER ON STAGE
TEEN FINDS HER OWN HOME
WINNING BASEBALL TEAM
BEANIE MADNESS SLOWS
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