Today, and always, I have so many things to be thankful for. Here is a short little list of my top things today.
1. I-Phones, You Tube and Baby Einstien: without these three things Gavin's meltdown would have started much sooner on our car ride last night.
2. My Toyota Highlander: I can comfortably sit in the backseat in between two carseats which is such an advantage on long car rides.
3. Galen: I'm so lucky to have him and he treats me like a queen. And he knows how to cook really well. He is so great with Gavin and Logan and is always willing to help out. Plus he gets up with them at night. I seriously don't know what I would do without him.
4. Diet Coke: I couldn't function without it and if I tried I would be insanely crabby all of the time.
5. My family: They are wonderful, supportive and always there when we need them.
6. Bowser: He is so good with the babies, much better than we thought he would be. And he likes to cuddle.
7. Thanksgiving food: Nothing beats turkey, mashed potatos, canned cranberries and stuffing. Oh and pumpkin bars.
8. My Baby Jogger City Mini Stroller: I would never leave the house if it wasn't for our stroller. It makes impossible tasks, like grocery shopping with two babies possible.
9. Nikki and Alanna: They have answered countless twin questions, offered advice and encouragement. They are the best and really understand how crazy but wonderful having twins is. I'm blessed that I have two great moms to turn to for advice.
10. And I saved the best for last, Gavin and Logan: I can't imagine my life without them. I'm thankful they are healthy and happy. I'm thankful that I get to be their mom.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Six Month Check Up!
On Friday the 18th, Gavin and Logan had their six month check up. Their doctor says that they look like healthy boys! Logan caught up to Gavin and they are now the same height...27.5 inches. Gavin still wins in the weight category, but only by two ounces. He is 16lbs 4oz and Logan is 16lbs 2oz. Once again, they had to get shots but they handled it really well. They only cried for a few minutes and fell asleep right after.
Gavin
Logan
Logan left, Gavin right
Watching the snow fall. Logan brown, Gavin grey
We can sit up now!! Logan left, Gavin right
Hanging out with Dad. Logan left, Gavin right
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Six Months!
Six months ago our lives changed forever. We were warned about the lack of sleep, late nights and how difficult it would be to care for two infants at once. But we were prepared for that, or so we thought. The thing that we were truly unprepared for was how much we would fall in love with Gavin and Logan.
It still amazes me that I have twins. Honestly, it is the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. I still find myself just staring at them because they are so dang cute. I love watching them try to figure something out, like how to sit up or how to roll over. They get so proud of themselves when they accomplish something.
They have changed our lives in the best way possible and taught me so much. They taught me that I can function without sleep and not be the crabbiest person on earth. I've learned how to be more patient and multitask. They' have taught me that their little smiles can make my bad day turn great. But most importantly we have learned about a type of love we never knew existed.
It's somewhat fitting that today, November 17th is not only Gavin and Logan's six month birthday but it's also National Prematurity Awareness Day. So today, I'm celebrating my beautiful babies born at 35 weeks and 5 days and thanking God for their health and happiness.
It still amazes me that I have twins. Honestly, it is the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. I still find myself just staring at them because they are so dang cute. I love watching them try to figure something out, like how to sit up or how to roll over. They get so proud of themselves when they accomplish something.
They have changed our lives in the best way possible and taught me so much. They taught me that I can function without sleep and not be the crabbiest person on earth. I've learned how to be more patient and multitask. They' have taught me that their little smiles can make my bad day turn great. But most importantly we have learned about a type of love we never knew existed.
It's somewhat fitting that today, November 17th is not only Gavin and Logan's six month birthday but it's also National Prematurity Awareness Day. So today, I'm celebrating my beautiful babies born at 35 weeks and 5 days and thanking God for their health and happiness.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Rolling and Sitting
Tonight Logan rolled from his back to his stomach. Of course I wasn't home when it happened and Galen didn't see it, but he did it!! Logan was on his back, on his playmat, while Galen was working on some homework. He heard Logan fussing a bit and looked down and there he was on his stomach. I tried to get him to do it again when I got home, but no such luck.
Both boys are able to sit up on their own now! They can last a few minutes but still have their wobbly moments where they tip over. They really prefer sitting and standing to laying down. Right now they are both sitting on the couch smiling at me and looking around the living room. When they are sitting up they look like little people instead of babies.
Teeth should be appearing any day. They love to chew on anything and everything. Gavin even tried to chew on Bowser the other day. For the most part, they are pretty happy but have their occasional fussy moments when they get upset that their teeth hurt.
Both boys are able to sit up on their own now! They can last a few minutes but still have their wobbly moments where they tip over. They really prefer sitting and standing to laying down. Right now they are both sitting on the couch smiling at me and looking around the living room. When they are sitting up they look like little people instead of babies.
Teeth should be appearing any day. They love to chew on anything and everything. Gavin even tried to chew on Bowser the other day. For the most part, they are pretty happy but have their occasional fussy moments when they get upset that their teeth hurt.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Green Beans!
Add green beans to the short list of foods that Gavin and Logan love. Once again, I could not shovel the food in their mouths fast enough. They are such good little eaters. Most of the time, they sit in their highchairs, hands at their sides and open their mouths when they see the spoon. Occasionally, they need to chew on their fingers because I'm being too slow. They aren't even very messy eaters, food generally makes it into their mouths, which makes clean up so much easier.
They are still being difficult with sleeping at night but are slowly improving. We've gone from waking up every three hours to every four to five. And the five am parties have stopped...for now.
They are still being difficult with sleeping at night but are slowly improving. We've gone from waking up every three hours to every four to five. And the five am parties have stopped...for now.
Gavin
Logan and his puppy
Logan
Gavin
Gavin left, Logan right
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
We Love Carrots!!
Gavin and Logan tried carrots for the first time today. It went better than the cereal and they quickly ate them. I was impressed that they didn't even have very messy faces when they were done. When Galen got home from class I decided that he should get to see them eat. Logan and I went to put them in a bowl and as soon as he saw the carrots, his little legs started kicking. He was so excited.
This time when they ate they were leaning towards the spoon and opening their mouths before the spoon was at their lips. I couldn't put the food in their mouths fast enough. It was like they were little sharks. And of course when they were finished, Bowser licked the bowl clean. They have to stick with carrots for five days and then we can try another type of baby food.
I think that Gavin and Logan have discovered each other. Yesterday morning they were on the couch with their faces turned to each other and they were smiling. Later that day, Logan was laying on the couch so I picked up Gavin and put him a few inches away from Logan's face. They both got the biggest smiles on their faces. And apparently when I was at work last night they were talking to each other while they were playing in their exersaucers. Of course they stopped the second Galen pulled out the video camera.
Here are some more pictures from Halloween...
This time when they ate they were leaning towards the spoon and opening their mouths before the spoon was at their lips. I couldn't put the food in their mouths fast enough. It was like they were little sharks. And of course when they were finished, Bowser licked the bowl clean. They have to stick with carrots for five days and then we can try another type of baby food.
I think that Gavin and Logan have discovered each other. Yesterday morning they were on the couch with their faces turned to each other and they were smiling. Later that day, Logan was laying on the couch so I picked up Gavin and put him a few inches away from Logan's face. They both got the biggest smiles on their faces. And apparently when I was at work last night they were talking to each other while they were playing in their exersaucers. Of course they stopped the second Galen pulled out the video camera.
Here are some more pictures from Halloween...
Gavin left, Logan right
Logan left, Gavin right
Little Pirates! Gavin left, Logan right
Logan left, Gavin right
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)