June 24, 2011

One day late...

Today I watched my boys turn 4 months old.
Today I was a zombie in the morning after being up most of the night with a stuffy-nosed Spencer
Today I watched Eli try to give Gracie a time-out for coming into the room.
Today I took all three kids to Baker Park to have their pictures taken by Beth at Waypost Photography.
Today I crossed my fingers that we could get through the photo shoot without any accidents, poopy diaper explosions, and meltdowns. We did pretty well. Eli gets a gold star for good behavior and I only had to use one pack of fruit snacks for bribery.
Today I was thankful that my mom caught me up on laundry and cleaning. Thanks Mom!
Today I tried to clean my oven glass and toaster oven glass with baking soda paste. It worked like a charm on the oven but not so much on the toaster oven glass.
Today I was thankful for a nice long nap for Eli.
Today I looked at the beautiful hydrangeas on my island that my mom cut from her yard and brought down for me.
Today I cut up a cantaloupe and Eli and I ate some for lunch.
Today I put a load of laundry in but didn't get it out of the dryer until Saturday morning!
Today was a beautiful day- mid 80s and sunny with a breeze.
Today Eli and I sang 'You Are My Sunshine' together .

4 Months

The boys turned 4 months old yesterday. Wow how much they've changed in four months. They are both doing really well. Their well baby appoint,ents are a little off-scedule because of their NICU stay, so their 4 month appointment isn't until next month. I guess we'll see how much they weigh then. If the rolls on their legs and rubber band wrists are any indication, I'd say they are catching up to their full term counterparts pretty quickly.

They both nurse well and take a bottle well. Ryan is sleeping through the night now (just starting this week) and Spencer still gets uo once to eat (usually between 2 and 3am). They are both still sleeping together in the same crib in our bedroom. Ryan is probably ready move to his own crib in the nursery, but I'm not sure I'm ready yet!

Both are getting stronger, although Spencer seems to be more physically advanced than Ryan. They are both smiling and cooing. They both laugh (just started recently) but Ryan definitely smiles and laughs more than Mr. Serious.

Ryan is a really good sleeper. He loves to nap in his crib and in the swing. Spencer doesn't like the swing quite as much, but he likes sitting in a bouncy seat more than Ryan. They both like the activity mat and swat at the octopus that hangs above them.

Last month I pulled out their preemie and newborn clothes. So sad. I can't believe they were that little. They are wearing mostly 0-3, 3 month, and some 6 month clothes now.

Time is going by so fast. Although some nights are hard, I love this age. I love seeing them both respond with smiles and coos. I love snuggling with them and kissing their bald heads.



4 months

  

Ryan, NICU

Spencer, NICU

Oh This Face....

How pathetic is this face?

Playdate with Bella

My friend Stacey and her 16 month old daughter Bella came over for a playdate last Saturday. The kids had a lot of fun together. I forgot how cute kids are at her age!

What is it about kids and vacuum cleaners?

Happy Father's Day!

showing off the cards we made

The bunny was made from his thumbprint. He drew the nose himsel and chose the placement of the pom poms.

Eli decided to turn the bunny sticker 45 degrees for dramatic effect. Additional pom poms and drawings really added to it, don't you think?

Eli helped me glue on buttons on Ryan and Spencer's card

June 17, 2011

• Today I woke up at 5:40 (because Eli was up) but we cuddled in his room for almost an hour. :)
• Today Eli and I made two Father's Day cards together. He's really proud of them. I'll post pictures of them after Daddy gets them.
• Today my three sons all napped really well. I got to spend one on one time with all of them.
• Today while scrubbing my kitchen floor I found a pea that could be bb gun ammunition.
• Today Eli and baked banana bread together.
• Today it took me 4 hours to do one load of laundry. It helps to turn the dryer on after you put wet clothes in.
• Today I took chicken out of the freezer for dinner. It's almost 5:00 and all I have for dinner so far is thawed chicken.
• Today I washed dishes 5 times. Where do they all come from?
• Today I tried to do Enterprise work while the kids were sleeping. That lasted 5 minutes.
• Today I watched Eli grab his "kari-doke" machine and sign Twinkle Twinkle Little Star to Spencer.
• Today I had to pick up 957,000 craft pompoms before I could vacuum the kitchen rug.
• Today Eli wanted to wear his firetruck pajama top all day.
• Today Eli and I made funny faces and funny noises to get Ryan to laugh and Spencer to smile.
• Today I ate peanut butter on Ritz crackers and oreo cookies for lunch. Don't judge me, we need groceries.
• Today I heard Eli tell Spencer, "I love you Sunshine."
• Today I tried to teach Eli the words to "These Boots Were Made for Walking"
• Today was a really good day. :)

Conversation

Me: Eli, do you need help carrying those [matchbox] cars down the steps?

E: Yes, these.

He takes a couple steps and turns around.

E: Carefully, Mommy, so you don't drop them.