New adventures

We had a fun Saturday, with lots of new adventures. Because of the big snow storm that swept through Thursday, the babies didn't go to their grandparent's house. So instead they stayed Friday night and got to spend Saturday with them! This afternoon Gramps was asking about cereal for the babies and I told him if he wanted to run to the store and buy some, we could try it out. Of course he jumped right into his car and off to the store. Maggie wasn't really that interested, which wasn't much of a surprise. Jack on the other hand thought it was pretty neat and took in a decent amount. The kids see the pediatrician in a week, so we'll definitely have to discuss adding cereal to their daily diet.






So after the cereal adventure of 2010 and big naps we all said goodbye and thank you to Gramps and Granny, and headed to the Downing's for a visit. This was the babies first play date, and they had a good time. Alexis is a sweet little girl, and she thought Jack and Maggie were pretty neat. It's so strange the size difference between Alexis and Jack. Maggie doesn't even compare, she is tiny sometimes even next to her brother. Alexis is a rolling machine...I'm hoping it inspired something within Jack and Maggie. We hung out for a little while, played and chatted and it was nice getting to see them.


When we got the babies home they each took their bottles and crashed, it was an eventful day! Brian and the kids are upstairs snoozing and I'm downstairs wide awake. I tried to get some sleep, but for some reason I'm not tired. Figures, right?

And some pictures from earlier in the week

The babies in their snow suits (thanks Aunt Katie, Uncle Ted, Aunt Patty & Uncle Mark!)


Jack (looks like an Ewok from Star Wars)


Maggie


Jack can stand like his sister!

Bad Mommy!

Luckily babies are forgiving! Maggie desperately needed her nails clipped this morning. So while her brother was happily snoozing we went upstairs and started the task. She doesn't like getting her nails clipped, in fact she doesn't really like anything that keeps her restrained. Anyhow, all was going OK until the last three fingers. She started squirming and screaming and she moved as I clipped. I got her poor little index finger right on the tip. I didn't actually "clip" skin off, but I pinched it enough to break the skin and make it bleed. The poor thing went from fussy screaming to full on screaming, and I couldn't blame her. I immediately cuddled her close and told her how sorry I was. I managed to wrap some tissue around her finger and secured it with some tape. I'll have to see if I can get a picture of her little bandage. She recovered fine, but gets this goofy look when she gets that finger in her mouth and tastes the paper and tape. Hopefully she can be bandage free after her nap. Man, today I clipped my little girl's finger and yesterday I bonked my little boy's head with a battery! :(

Ooops!

During their nap, the batteries in Jack's swing died. So I swiftly began removing the dead batteries to replace with new ones. As I pried the battery out...I dropped it on his HEAD! It wasn't that far of a fall, but I know it knocked him good. I felt so bad...he opened his eyes and then let out a scream. I think he was more shocked than actually injured. I immediately started to console him and when the swing started to rock he rolled his head over and fell back to sleep. I've been watching his poor noggin to make sure I didn't give him a welt, but it looks OK, not even a red mark. Mommy is so sorry baby boy!

There is a winter storm passing right over us right now. I'm staying put with the kids, warm and safe. As long as the roads are OK tomorrow they will go to see their grandparents. I hate the idea of driving around in bad weather with them. It is very pretty outside with all the fresh snow on the trees and ground, but rush hour tonight is going to be rough and I just hope Brian can get out of work and home to us swiftly and safely. He is still waiting on word for an early end to his day. Everyone out there driving tonight, be safe!

SAHMoM

Today is my first official day as a SAHMoM (Stay-at-home-Mom-of-Multiples). It's a different type of job, but so rewarding. The kiddos didn't sleep very well last night, but they both woke in great moods and are now taking their second nap without any fuss. I'm learning how to help them play and keep occupied as they are starting to stay awake a lot longer. I think I'm also learning how to read when they are "pooping" out and need to be put down for a nap before they get too angry and then can't sleep. Since they've been sleeping soundly for 15 minutes now, I'm going to sneak in a quick shower. It's a great Monday when I can get a shower before Brian gets home. :)

Just another weekend

Jack & Maggie before we put on our jackets and headed out


Maggie's tail, her shirt has "Meow" all over (thanks for the cute outfit Laura!)


They are getting really good at tummy time, and rolling

Goodbye 2009, Hello 2010!

Happy New Year! Is it twenty-ten, two thousand & ten, twenty-ott, or what? Either way, here's to an exciting year! 2009 was so eventful and will always be remembered! It's hard to believe we started the year preparing with IRH and ended the year falling asleep from exhaustion, before the ball even dropped. The kiddos spent New Year's Eve with their wonderful grandparents, while Brian and I watched a couple of movies and really got refreshed! Jack decided to end 2009 on a great note...he slept through the night not only for Mommy & Daddy Wednesday night, but also for Grandma & Grandpa Thursday night!! Maggie slept through the night Wednesday as well, and then only woke once for a quick bottle Thursday. We're hoping this is a new trend for 2010! Another new thing, both babies have become rather clingy. They don't want to be put down or left alone. They'll play on their mats or with toys for a little while, but prefer constant attention. They are starting to nap less and stay awake longer, which is fine except for when they get fussy and I run out of ways to entertain them together. Nighttime baths and bottles seems to be helping. I think we're turning a slow corner, although we have teething to look forward to. :)

I'm excited to see what 2010 has to hold for us. It's hard to imagine the babies are coming on 6 months! Soon we'll have teeth, crawling, baby food, walking, and they'll be 1 before we know it!

Happy New Year to all of our friends and family! We love you all so much and can't wait to share all the joys of 2010!

New Year's Eve trying to get ready for Grandma & Grandpa

Jack was patting her head...perhaps trying to calm her down, she wasn't having any of it

Maggie's newest trick...

She can stand on her own! (well, with the chair's "assistance")

We like to smile!!!

Jack & Maggie love to smile now! This past weekend they met Angela, Corey, Christina and Kyle. It was great getting to introduce the babies to more family. Monday our good friends Sarah and Chris stopped by to meet the babies. They gave them books for Christmas and had a nice visit. They are expecting their first baby in March! :)

This morning we got dressed up to head to Grandma & Grandma's house, later tonight they will be meeting Aunt Katie & Aunt Patty.

Maggie & Angela


Jack & Christina


Maggie in her new dress


Jack in his new overalls...notice his sister passed out next to him while he was getting changed