Month #3

Aw, the third month! Everyone said it would get better by this time, and it has! Both Keaton and Bronwyn have been sleeping from 10:30 pm all the way to around 6 am!!! We have exceptional children, and are very lucky that they are on the same schedule. That is the one thing that I have learned as a mommy of twins.... start them on a schedule from the very beginning with eating and sleeping. We are very blessed to have such good babies.
This month has included so many different memories and milestones, it has been so much fun to see how much they are growing and becoming their own little people with such awesome personalities. They talk and smile so much now. One of their favorite places to be is the changing table. We are always guaranteed lots of smiles and a great conversation whenever we go to this wonderful place in the nursery. They both have found their hands. It is so funny to watch them as they marvel at their own fist. The look on their faces is priceless when they see it. We noticed them also following us as we walk to another place in the room or will turn to us when they hear our voices. It is amazing just how much they are starting to change... before we know it they'll be all grown up. That is why we try to enjoy every second of the day.
Nate went back to work this month, which has been difficult for him and me. I send him tons of pictures and audio messages of them throughout the day. He says it always puts a smile on his face. Not too many dads get the chance to spend the first 2 1/2 months with their babies... we were so lucky that they came when they did.
Speaking of lucky, my wonderful mom retired the Friday before Nate had to report back to work... again, great timing! She has been staying the night and helping me during the day. Having twins is a two person job right now, and I cannot express my gratitude enough to my mom for being here basically 24 hours a day to help me. I don't know what I would do without her. I have the best mom in the world! Thanks Mom!
Well, that's all for now. We hope that you enjoy the slideshow of this month. Thanks to all of you for coming by to check up on us. We love you all. Until next month....


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Month #2

Ahhhhh...a sigh of relief from the parents that be. It's finally begun to slow down over here, with feedings continuing at every three hours during the day, but letting them go as long as they can during the night. We are finally starting to bank those bed time hours and even have enough time for a dream to creep in! This month has had many new memories, even if they are just little things.

First of all, we didn't do this on purpose, but they both cried their first tears (of joy?) early in the month. They also began to dance on mommy and daddy's laps by pumping their legs up and down; were introduced and grew quite fond of a game aptly named peek-a-boo; as well as listened intently as mommy read them a book after eating and being changed.

As I mentioned before, they have slowly lengthened their sleep time in the late night starting with a four hour stretch, to just last night reaching an all time high of almost 7 hours! We still need to kick their fussy time between the 7pm and 10pm feeding, and have been experimenting with tummy time, "binki's", and light music. The tummy time is hit and miss with soothing them, but is remarkable to see them scooting and pushing themselves all over their jungle gym. They are also lifting their heads a lot, both on their tummy as well as when they are held on a shoulder...many can attest to the severity of their head bobbing and throwing, so much so they almost throw themselves out of your arms sometimes!

Lastly, the twins have grown so much (how much we're not quite sure yet, as they have their 2 month check-up and shots tomorrow, so we'll give you an update after) and matured in to two little people! They have really got little personalities now and have started reacting to our talking and playing much more. They simply melt your heart from the inside out when they look you in the eye and give you a great big smile (or a little one, for that matter), it is the cutest thing ever!

Hope you enjoy a few of the photos we took over the course of the last month and look forward to hearing from you all. Thanks for checking in with our growing little family, until month #3...


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