October 16th-22nd

(10/16) I stopped nursing this week.  Definitely bittersweet.  J was more ready than D, and D keeps trying to turn around as I "read" them their stories before bed.  I say "read" because I haven't used a book in a long, long time and just recite Goodnight Moon & The Big Red Barn.  But really, we'd gotten down to just the before bed nursing and even that was super quick. They're sleeping through consistently and we both were just ready.


(10/17) Pediatrician visit today.  The boys are not as big as we expected.  D is fully into 18 month clothing, and I guess he just seems so tall.  In any case, here are their stats:
D 20lb 2oz (13%); 30” (52%); HC 46.5 (70%)
J 19lb 8 8oz (10%); 29.25” (40%), HC 47 (75%)


The boys were happy and fun at their appointment.  They got two vaccines and had their iron checked.  All is well.  Next appointment at 15 months. 

We had the flooring and drywall guys out today and I picked out new floor and counter tops.  No idea when the actual work will begin, but I'm beyond ready to have my house back.  I dislike keeping the boys in "baby jail" (x-penned area around couch while the kitchen is torn up).


(10/18) Dad had the kids today and then left for drinks with the guys when I got home. He had worked with friends on the cars allll day long, and it was still at it when I got home. After he got back, I put the babies to bed and had Sarah over to gab during evening TV, and went to bed myself before the guys finished working.


(10/19) Surprise day off with the kids. Kathy's kiddos have the flu, so I stayed home. C had an early release right smack during prime napping hours, so I napped them early and then when they fell apart in the evening, I gave them another shorter nap. Whatever works, right?

D is up to 8 teeth now.  And, not to be outdone, J is drooling up a storm. 


(10/20) Fun and busy day today! We started off with hockey for C. The twins had snack, played with their toys and played around the stroller while C was at practice. We picked up lunch on the way home, but the boys had it for dinner since they were zonked by the time we finally got home. After they woke up and had eaten, we took a field trip to Michael's for Halloween decor. C had a great time spider-webbing his room! All that running around made for a tired mom and I was so very ready for bedtime by the time it arrived!


(10/21) Family gathering to celebrate the twins' birthday! Nanan, Jake, Amber, Granddad, and Grandma met us at El Paraiso. The twins ate, and ate, and ate. They consumed a plate of rice and beans, a bunch of chips, some tortillas and then my burrito's innards. Let the farting begin! Oh darn, I have to work tomorrow and won't be here for those diapers. Jake and Amber got them cars to drive. I can't wait to have my kitchen/living room area put back together so they can ride them!


(10/22) Back to work with me. Hope the boys have a good day!