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3 days ago
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One year, four babies and a 'Village' of love: Edmonton quadruplets' family grateful for outpouring of support
When raising kids takes a village and a large, in-depth spreadsheet, you're likely parents of quadruplets. Last year, Tara and Tommy Watson welcomed four precious babies into the world and on Thursday at the Laurier Heights Community League, they celebrated the quadruplets' (two boys, two girls) first birthday in front of their 'village' of supporters of more than 100 people. Friends. Family. Friends of friends. Even some strangers, who've now become friends, have all teamed up to help the Watson family after the quadruplets arrived on July 8, last year. After giving birth to their daughter Emmy Lou in 2022, they're now parents of five under the age of three. 'It's been really special, and something very humbling for all of us,' said Stephanie Perry, a neighbour and family friend of 11 years, who lives down the street from the Watsons. 'Everyone at this party today is the embodiment of people who took a look around to see what needs to be done and step in and do it.' From going on clothing and diaper drives and helping with home renovations before the quadruplets were born, to the early stages of changing 50 diapers a day, to now seeing all four babies celebrate their first birthday — it's been an incredible ride. The Watsons' 'village' has done everything they can to help lighten the load and make the chaotic days of taking care of four babies just a little less chaotic. 'Because I live so close, originally I was put on SOS duty to help with emergency moments. If someone cancelled or there was a snowstorm and someone couldn't make it, I stepped in to help. But now I'm doing Monday afternoon shifts and Wednesdays,' said Perry. 'A lot of us that are in the helper group are moms who have been through (parenting) already, and a lot of us have older children. Being able to see these little ones become who they are from the very beginning, is so special.' Heather Rootsaert recruited her 17-year-old and 14-year-old daughters to help, and they're known as the 'Thursday-Saturday crew.' 'To see it and be a part of it, it's absolutely unbelievable. It's awe-inspiring,' said Rootsaert, who's known Tara for 13 years. 'Many of us have formed a special bond through this experience. There have been amazing moments and there have been some trying times, and some of us have to go over there at 1 a.m. or 2 a.m. to help out, but everyone rallies.' If you were to poll members of the 'village' and the Watsons, Max is likely to be the first to walk. Theo is the fastest crawler. Sydney loves books, and Kenna says 'No' the most. While they may be quadruplets, their personalities are quite different, as seen in their reactions to four flaming birthday cakes, as everyone belted out Happy Birthday to them at the party. Max cried. Theo was very hesitant. Kenna wasn't sure about all the commotion, while Sydney couldn't wait to dig in and start eating her individual birthday cake. 'You could assume they would do a lot of things at the same time, and hit their milestones together, but it's such a perfect acknowledgment that every baby is so different. They're going to do things on their own time,' said Tara. 'We get to see it every day. We get to see who's crawling first, who got their first tooth. You might think they're so similar, but we're finding they're even more different than they are similar.' The Watsons said this year has had its share of challenges, but it's also been filled with many blessings and surprises. As parents, you're always forced to adapt — sometimes on the fly. But imagine going through an absolutely life-changing experience of raising quadruplets. This year, they've welcomed roughly 100 people into their home, who signed up wanting to help. That can't be easy. 'They're doing amazing,' said Perry. 'Take the stress of becoming a parent, whether it's your first time or not. It's not just multiplied by four, it's multiplied by a thousand. The joys are that much bigger, but the catastrophic thinking can be so much bigger. 'It takes a special vulnerability to open yourself up and ask for help the way they have, and to open your home to a steady flow of people all the time. Their lives have really opened up in a beautiful way, because they've been willing to be so open.' While the Watsons celebrated Max, Theo, Sydney and Kenna's milestone first birthday in a big way, it was also a way for them to recognize and thank their 'village' of friends and family and others, who are helping them through the journey of raising quadruplets. Members of their 'village' helped with major renovations to prep for the quadruplets' arrival. They cooked meals and baked goods, so Tara and Tommy didn't have to worry about cooking meals for the first few months. They cleaned the house, and mowed the lawn, and shovelled snowy sidewalks. 'The theme of today, 'Friends 4 ever' wasn't chosen because we have four babies, and not because they're going to be built-in best friends for life, but because of all of you,' said Tara in a speech to all who attended the celebration. 'This community, this village, you are our friends forever, and stuck with us now, whether you like it or not. Some of you I didn't even know a year ago. Some are friends of friends, moms or sisters of friends, neighbours, I may not have ever crossed paths with again, if I had just one baby last summer like we planned,' she continued. 'But life had other plans. Four little miracles that chose me to be their mom, and Tommy their dad. In doing so, it's brought all of you together, and you are now forever part of our family. 'I can't wait for the day when we can pay it all forward and give the same love, generosity and support to someone that you've given so freely to us.' The Watsons and their 'village' made it through the first year, and can look forward to whatever comes their way next in Year 2 and beyond. No matter what, the Watsons are forever grateful. 'We feel like we won our lottery,' said Tara. 'We have the most special and incredible healthy babies and we have everything we could ever ask for. I'm so grateful for them, and my family and friends who keep showing up.' 'Can't believe the blessing we have': Edmonton couple will give birth to quadruplets in July Adorable Hythe quadruplets remain delightful social media sensation You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post, and 13 other Canadian news sites. The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun
The Sun
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sunderland announce NINE player exits after winning promotion to Premier League and sealing club record transfer
SUNDERLAND have let NINE players leave after securing their promotion back to the Premier League. But they did secure a club-record transfer arrival. 3 The Black Cats booked their spot back in the top flight for the first time since 2017 after beating Sheffield United in the play-off final. And they marked the return by completing the permanent transfer of Enzo Le Fee for £20million. Le Fee, 25, reunited with his former Lorient boss Regis Le Bris in January on a six-month loan from Roma. And now Sunderland have tied the French winger down to a four-year contract as their first summer signing. But nine players have departed the Stadium of Light. Sunderland confirmed both Chris Mepham and Salis Abdul Samed have returned to their parent clubs - Bournemouth and Lens respectively - after their loan spells. Mepham played a key role in promotion, racking up 40 appearances. Tommy Watson was the play-off hero at Wembley with his memorable winner. But he scored the goal knowing it would be his last match for his boyhood club, with the 19-year-old already agreeing a £10m summer switch to Brighton. The deal was announced in April and ratified when the transfer window opened. Enzo Le Fee meets the Sunderland fans as he arrives at Wearside Elsewhere, Under-21 squad members Ben Crompton, Cuba Mitchell, Caden Kelly, and Kelechi Chibueze will leave. Second-year scholars Aaron Chungh and Daniel Parker were also let go. The club confirmed youth players Ben Middlemas, Oliver Bainbridge, Marshall Burke, and Daniel Cameron have signed contract extensions and Ethan Moore and Timur Tutierov were offered new deals, too. But there still could be further exits from the Stadium of Light. SunSport revealed Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt are in a battle for the £21m signing of Jobe Bellingham. Dortmund are in pole position to land the youngster, five years after they signed his brother Jude. Elsewhere, Black Cats captain Dan Neil has emerged as a shock £15m transfer target for Roma. 3
BBC News
04-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Mepham and Samed return to parent clubs
Sunderland have announced their retained list for the 2025-26 Mepham will return to Bournemouth and Salis Abdul Samed is going back to Lens, following their season-long loans at the Stadium of pair played a combined 51 games for the Black Tommy Watson's £10m move to Brighton was confirmed in April.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
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£10m winger on board with Albion as transfer window opens
Tommy Watson is now an Albion player (Image: PA Wire/Nick Potts) Wembley matchwinner Tommy Watson is an Albion player as the summer transfer window opens. But he will be focussed on international action for the coming weeks. The 19-year-old winger comes south from Sunderland on what is now looking a bargain £10 million deal, which was announced in April. Advertisement He is under contact until 2029. Watson ended his time with his local club on Wearside by scoring a superb winner in the final seconds of the Championship play-off final against Sheffield United. His next target is the Under-19s Euros, in which England face Norway, Germany and the Netherlands . He will then get his chance to impress Fabian Hurzeler and coaching staff in pre-season and potentially secure a place in the Premier League squad for the 2025-26 season. Sunderland were happy to make the agreement with Albion public well before the end of the season to prevent it becoming a distraction during the play-offs. Advertisement The announcement did not go down well with Black Cats fans but they cheered as his precise low curler took them back to the Prem. Albion forward Julio Enciso gets married as summer milestone is announced Albion were close to signing Watson in the January transfer window but the deal faltered with the Sunderland unable to find a replacement before the deadline. When the agreement was finally announced, Albion technical director David Weir said: "Tommy is an exciting young talent who we have been tracking for a significant period of time. 'He's had an excellent breakthrough season with Sunderland, and we are looking forward to him joining us in the summer.' Advertisement The window remains open, for now, until 7pm a week on Tuesday. It will re-open on Monday, June 16 until Monday, September 1 (7pm).
NBC Sports
29-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Premier League transfers: Ins and outs for all 20 clubs in the 2025 summer window
The Premier League summer transfer window will be hectic, and right here we will keep you updated on all of the moves in and out for all 20 clubs. MORE — Final Premier League table | Premier League 2024-25 results The Premier League's transfer rumor mill has been buzzing early thanks to the Club World Cup allowing for transfers from June 1-10 before a six-day slumber. It should be a wild summer as Manchester United is expected to undergo a big overhaul and plenty of other teams need an infusion of new talent. Every item below is a completed Premier League move, whether players skipping town or joining a new team. Premier League transfers: All ins and outs from the Summer 2025 transfer window Arsenal No completed moves yet. Aston Villa Yasin Ozcan (Kasimpasa) Robin Olsen (released) Bournemouth Eli Junior Kroupi (Lorient) Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) Jaidon Anthony (Burnley) Brentford Michael Kayode (Fiorentina) Ben Mee (released) Brighton Tommy Watson (Sunderland) Yun Do-young (Daejon Hana Citizen) Burnley Bashir Humphreys (Chelsea) Jaidon Anthony (Bournemouth) Marcus Edwards (Sporting Lisbon) Chelsea Estevao Willian (Palmeiras) Bashir Humphreys (Burnley) Crystal Palace Joel Ward (released) Jeffrey Schlupp (released) Everton Ashley Young (released) Asmir Begovic (released) Joao Virginia (released) Abdoulaye Doucoure (released) Jack Harrison (end of loan) Jesper Lindstrom (end of loan) Orel Mangala (end of loan) Armando Broja (end of loan) Fulham Leeds United Joshua Guilavogui (released) Liverpool Giorgi Mamardashvili (Valencia) Trent Alexander-Arnold (released) Manchester City Kevin De Bruyne (released) Manchester United Christian Eriksen (released) Jonny Evans (released) Victor Lindelof (released) Newcastle United Nottingham Forest Jack Perkins (Northampton Town) Sunderland Tommy Watson (Brighton) Tottenham Hotspur Luka Vuskovic (Hajduk Split) West Ham United Aaron Cresswell (released) Lukasz Fabianski (released) Vladimir Coufal (released) Danny Ings (released) Wolverhampton Wanderers Pablo Sarabia (released) Rebecca Lowe and the chaps look back an action-packed final day in the Premier League, where Liverpool had their coronation as champions, the Champions League race was settled amid controversy, and more.
