Not much going on here. Just another day in the life!! Austin graduated from his helmet back in January. His head looks a little smoother, and his measurements were better, but I'm really glad I don't have to fight him anymore!
Noah started t-ball a couple of weeks ago. He's doing really well. He can hit the ball pretty far, but forgets to run. His 2nd practice game is tomorrow. We'll see if he's improved since Thursday. Jeremy and I took him outside and practiced a little bit tonight.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
The Bully and The Daredevil
The boys had a good Christmas. My house looks like Toys R Us threw up all over it! The twins have more toys to fight over.
When I was pregnant with the twins I had this picture in my head of how close they would be and how they would keep each other entertained and sit together sharing their toys. Turns out, even at the age of 1, they fight like brothers!! Crazy, huh?
Lance, my cuddly, snuggly, little boy is a big ol' fat bully! He takes toys away from Austin constantly. He tries to shove Noah out of my lap, and he got in trouble at school because he pinned another (bigger) boy down and took his toy!! What do you do about that? He has no idea that it's wrong. He's just being a selfish, normal toddler. Then, when you tell him no he looks at you with those bright, blue eyes and opens his mouth to give kisses. He knows how to get to mommy already!
Austin, on the other hand, is my little daredevil. He climbs anything he can touch. His daycare actually had to move their plastic kitchen set because Austin kept climbing it. Then, in a matter of 10 hours at home he fell off his toy and bumped his head, then tried to climb off the bed and hit his head again. Of course, he didn't have his helmet on either time. That's how it works!
Noah's turning 5 next month. He's already got a list of things that will change when he has his birthday. These include: Mommy doesn't have to carry him anymore (his feet touch my shins when I carry him--one problem with mommy only being 4'10"), going to sleep in his bed by himself and going to "big" school. (I already had the talk about how he has to wait a few more months). We signed him up for t-ball. He's very excited! I've heard good things about the program. Hopefully, it will go better than soccer, where he just followed the pack of kids around. We'll see!!
When I was pregnant with the twins I had this picture in my head of how close they would be and how they would keep each other entertained and sit together sharing their toys. Turns out, even at the age of 1, they fight like brothers!! Crazy, huh?
Lance, my cuddly, snuggly, little boy is a big ol' fat bully! He takes toys away from Austin constantly. He tries to shove Noah out of my lap, and he got in trouble at school because he pinned another (bigger) boy down and took his toy!! What do you do about that? He has no idea that it's wrong. He's just being a selfish, normal toddler. Then, when you tell him no he looks at you with those bright, blue eyes and opens his mouth to give kisses. He knows how to get to mommy already!
Austin, on the other hand, is my little daredevil. He climbs anything he can touch. His daycare actually had to move their plastic kitchen set because Austin kept climbing it. Then, in a matter of 10 hours at home he fell off his toy and bumped his head, then tried to climb off the bed and hit his head again. Of course, he didn't have his helmet on either time. That's how it works!
Noah's turning 5 next month. He's already got a list of things that will change when he has his birthday. These include: Mommy doesn't have to carry him anymore (his feet touch my shins when I carry him--one problem with mommy only being 4'10"), going to sleep in his bed by himself and going to "big" school. (I already had the talk about how he has to wait a few more months). We signed him up for t-ball. He's very excited! I've heard good things about the program. Hopefully, it will go better than soccer, where he just followed the pack of kids around. We'll see!!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
It'll be one year tomorrow since I came back to work after the twins were born. (I know, Christmas Eve is a great day to start back, but that's when my FMLA ran out!)
They are now 14 months old! It's gone by so fast, but it's almost like I'm paying attention more than I did with Noah. I don't know if it's because they're not my first or because of what we went through to get them here.
Having 3 miscarriages in 6 months can really mess with you. And unless you've gone through at least one you can't really understand. The moment the 2nd line appears on that little stick, there's a baby. You have hopes and dreams for it, wonder if it's a boy or a girl and imagine how it will fit into your family. Even though I never saw a heartbeat for any of the 3 I lost, it was still my baby when that line appeared. I didn't know at that time what God had planned for me and I wondered if I would ever have a second child. I definitely appriciate what a miracle having a child is now. Everything has to be just right in order for the little one to stick around.
Noah was a surprise baby. Jeremy and I were not prepared at all, but we figured it out. I just thought when it was time for #2, we wouldn't have any problems because we weren't even trying when we had Noah. I even planned out when we would start trying so that Noah and the new baby would only be 3 years apart in school.
I know now that God's plan was to bring 2 more beautiful boys to me at once. Maybe he just wanted me to wait for the right time or maybe he wanted to prove to me what a miracle a child is. All I know is that I did not wish their infancies away. You know...I can't wait until he smiles, walks, talks, etc. Everyday, they get bigger, but I'm enjoying every moment!!
All of this reminds me of my favorite quote..."If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans."
They are now 14 months old! It's gone by so fast, but it's almost like I'm paying attention more than I did with Noah. I don't know if it's because they're not my first or because of what we went through to get them here.
Having 3 miscarriages in 6 months can really mess with you. And unless you've gone through at least one you can't really understand. The moment the 2nd line appears on that little stick, there's a baby. You have hopes and dreams for it, wonder if it's a boy or a girl and imagine how it will fit into your family. Even though I never saw a heartbeat for any of the 3 I lost, it was still my baby when that line appeared. I didn't know at that time what God had planned for me and I wondered if I would ever have a second child. I definitely appriciate what a miracle having a child is now. Everything has to be just right in order for the little one to stick around.
Noah was a surprise baby. Jeremy and I were not prepared at all, but we figured it out. I just thought when it was time for #2, we wouldn't have any problems because we weren't even trying when we had Noah. I even planned out when we would start trying so that Noah and the new baby would only be 3 years apart in school.
I know now that God's plan was to bring 2 more beautiful boys to me at once. Maybe he just wanted me to wait for the right time or maybe he wanted to prove to me what a miracle a child is. All I know is that I did not wish their infancies away. You know...I can't wait until he smiles, walks, talks, etc. Everyday, they get bigger, but I'm enjoying every moment!!
All of this reminds me of my favorite quote..."If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans."
Ready or not...it's Christmas!
As evident from my lack of posting, there's not much going on here. We're just getting ready for Christmas. Noah asks me every morning, "How many sleeps until Santa comes?" That's how he counts days now, by how many times he wakes up. So, he's excited because we're down to 2! (I am too, because hopefully, I won't have to hear that question for at least a couple of months!) He also asks if he can open a present every day. Daddy already bought him some Heelys that he couldn't wait to give him. I at least wrapped it so he knew it was a Christmas present. Now, Noah's one of those annoying kids that tries to skate everywhere. I do take an extra pair of shoes with us, so if he's skating around after I told him not to he has to take them off.
Lance and Austin have no clue that Christmas is coming. They're too busy fighting with each other! If it's this bad now, I don't want to know what the teenage years are going to be like. They're always taking stuff from each other or pushing each other around. It's like a constant wrestling match at my house. I refuse to buy 2 of everything. I think they need to learn to share (I know it's a little early for that yet). Plus, they always want what the other one has even if it's the same thing.
Austin's helmet is now decorated for Christmas. He's doing pretty good with it, except now we have to use box tape to hold down the velcro so he doesn't take it off. It's quite "special" looking. I can definitely tell a difference in the shape of his head when I take it off. The biggest problem I have with it, is the smell!! I can get the helmet clean and smelling good, but I just can't get Austin's head that way! I can wash his head 20 times and it still stinks. So, I found some Johnson & Johnson baby cologne and that kind of takes away the smell for awhile. I don't know how much longer he'll have to wear it though. Probably another 2-3 months, I'm guessing.
He did graduate from physical therapy at the end of November, so that's one less appointment to go to. Yeah!!
Hope everyone else is more prepared for Christmas than I am!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Lance and Austin have no clue that Christmas is coming. They're too busy fighting with each other! If it's this bad now, I don't want to know what the teenage years are going to be like. They're always taking stuff from each other or pushing each other around. It's like a constant wrestling match at my house. I refuse to buy 2 of everything. I think they need to learn to share (I know it's a little early for that yet). Plus, they always want what the other one has even if it's the same thing.
Austin's helmet is now decorated for Christmas. He's doing pretty good with it, except now we have to use box tape to hold down the velcro so he doesn't take it off. It's quite "special" looking. I can definitely tell a difference in the shape of his head when I take it off. The biggest problem I have with it, is the smell!! I can get the helmet clean and smelling good, but I just can't get Austin's head that way! I can wash his head 20 times and it still stinks. So, I found some Johnson & Johnson baby cologne and that kind of takes away the smell for awhile. I don't know how much longer he'll have to wear it though. Probably another 2-3 months, I'm guessing.
He did graduate from physical therapy at the end of November, so that's one less appointment to go to. Yeah!!
Hope everyone else is more prepared for Christmas than I am!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Austin got his helmet!!!
We finally got it!! I'm really surprised how well he's doing so far. He took it off a couple of times, but only while we were in the car. He seems to be used to it so far. And he went right to sleep without a fuss, still wearing his helmet! So without further ado, here's Austin in the helmet I fought for for 6 months!! 
And after Mommy decorated it:
And after Mommy decorated it:
He kind of looks like "Hulk Baby" when the helmet slips forward. It makes him look mean!! Hopefully, his face doesn't stick like that!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Lance and Austin's 1st Birthday Party!!
We survived!! All we did was open presents (with the "help" of Noah and his cousin Bryan) and watch them make a mess with their cakes. I know it's a HUGE mess, but it was so fun watching them dig in. It must have taken a lot of energy though. Austin went to bed at 5pm and I guess is out for the night, because I haven't heard a peep. Lance went down about 6pm and woke up long enough to get some milk and back to bed for him. The boys got a lot of awesome stuff. My house is being taken over by toys. The study's full and know the living room is next. Here's some pics of the big day.....
Austin opening toys....Lance didn't want to sit still long enough.
Mommy, why are you making us wear these stupid hats???
Lance enjoying some cake.
Lance enjoying some cake.
Austin REALLY enjoying some cake!!
Austin getting cleaned up
Now we're done until this weekend. I'm turning the big 3-0 next Sunday....AAAH!!!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
This has been a busy week!! The twins turned 1 on Monday! They're not babies anymore and it makes me kind of sad. I can't believe one year ago I could hold all 2lbs, 14oz of Austin in my hand. Now, he's 19lbs 5oz!! My little 4lb Lance is 19lbs 6oz. They got so big, so fast and I feel like I've been in a daze all year. Of course, I still don't know how Noah got to be almost .5 and starting Kindergarten next year!!
Jeremy's birthday is today! The last year of his 20's.
The twin's party is on Sunday. I'm so excited to see them dive into their cakes, and I know they will. Especially Austin. He's got a major sweet tooth, just like mommy!
And.....I called the helmet place. It should be here within the next day or so!! He might actually get it!!
Jeremy's birthday is today! The last year of his 20's.
The twin's party is on Sunday. I'm so excited to see them dive into their cakes, and I know they will. Especially Austin. He's got a major sweet tooth, just like mommy!
And.....I called the helmet place. It should be here within the next day or so!! He might actually get it!!
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