At home with …Jessie Randall & sons

Throwing themed parties for the kids for birthdays and holidays

Making my kids stuffed animals or decorations for their rooms

Making quilts

Snuggling with my children

Rocking the baby in his rocking chair at night

The way my baby smells

Vacations with my kids at the beach

Special dinner out with just one of my kids

Getting to share the kids with their grandparents and seeing how much they all love each other

Family portraits

Being creative together, making crafts, doing art projects

“It’s important for me to take time for myself. I want my kids to see me taking care of myself, not only taking care of others.”

A dresser in the twins’ room made for Jessie by Brooklyn artisan Stephen Antonson using Geoff McFetridge wallpaper

Something you wish you were better at as a mom: “Yelling less.”

Something your kids love to do that you’re not crazy about?: “Potty talk. Actually, I think potty talk is pretty funny but sometimes it just never stops.”

A wall hanging in the baby’s room, which Jessie made out of yarn and pipe cleaners based on a craft from Giddy Giddy Studio

“Feeling like I don’t have enough time to do everything I want to do, to spend enough time with each one individually. Sometimes feeling like I am shortchanging them for work and then at work feeling like I am shortchanging my kids. It’s a tough balance.”

Kids boots by Emu, mama boots by Loeffler Randall

“I am humbled when my son Casper says something so thoughtful and insightful. The other day the baby was clinging to me and yelling at Casper to get away from me because he wanted me to himself. Casper said ‘I know you really love her Harry, but she’s my mommy too and I also want to have time with her.’ He was so sweet and thoughtful. I am sometimes blown away by their insight and kindness and emotional intelligence.”

Pajamas by Popupshop

“We try to instill confidence in our children to be proud of themselves and what makes them unique. The most important thing is for them to just be kind to others, to have confidence in themselves, and to know they are loved and supported.”

Land of Nod beds, sheepskin rugs, and serene prints by Double Merrick

The baby of the family

A playful nook in the twins’ bedroom

Land of Nod bed

“I am proud of my kids every day. I love them to pieces. I am proud when teachers and parents pull me aside to say how kind and thoughtful the twins are, watching Harry try something new, seeing their beautiful artwork, the way they are able to communicate and talk about their feelings with me.”

“I think people tell you about this but you can’t even fathom it beforehand: the exhaustion and sleep deprivation you’ll experience as a mom.”

Jessie wearing a favorite dress from Warm NY