Here's a few new videos if the girls.
May 21, 2011: Rachel laughing
May 23, 2011: Rachel gurgling and talking
May 26, 2011: Jenna babbling
June 12, 2011: Rachel rolling over
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Half Birthday!
I've been looking forward to this day for a while. It seems like hitting six months is one of those milestones that people talk about. There are new toys for them to play with and new foods to eat Clothing goes up another size. Each day something new is happening.
I kept thinking today that it was SIX months ago that we were in the hospital looking at our beautiful new Christmas-present babies. It was also a Sunday and during church this morning, Kenny and I looked at the clock and noticed that Jenna would have been born during the "Passing of the Peace". Rachel would have been born during the first hymn.
The six month check-up is on Tuesday and I'm excited to see how big they have gotten. I'm proud of myself that I'm still breastfeeding them and that we've made it for six months! I look at their little chunky thighs and round faces feel pretty happy of this accomplishment. While I was originally hoping to make it for six months, I definitely think we can keep going for longer.
Since I've last posted, the girls have started doing some new things. Rachel REALLY likes to eat from the spoon. We've tried rice cereal, oatmeal, bananas, avocados, and applesauce. She likes it all!! I have a hard time keeping up with her. She opens her mouth wide and asks for more. Jenna is doing better and seems to like the foods if they are really smooth. This week, we'll try sweet potatoes and peas.
Jenna isn't rolling over yet but she like to push up on her belly and look around at everything. Rachel rolls a lot from her back and usually gets stuck on her belly. I've seen her roll from her belly to her back a couple times but she usually just calls to me to turn her over.
Both girls have really started to notice textures. They love feeling and touching everything; cold glasses, soft blankets, and Kenny's scratchy face. Jenna often has her hands wide open ready to touch or grab something. Both girls love reaching and touching our faces. It's really cute.
I keep thinking that a tooth will pop out soon. I've been putting bibs on both girls because they have been drooling SO much. They are always chewing on something. Luckily they haven't been terribly fussy because of teething, just a few days here and there.
Some new pictures:
I kept thinking today that it was SIX months ago that we were in the hospital looking at our beautiful new Christmas-present babies. It was also a Sunday and during church this morning, Kenny and I looked at the clock and noticed that Jenna would have been born during the "Passing of the Peace". Rachel would have been born during the first hymn.
The six month check-up is on Tuesday and I'm excited to see how big they have gotten. I'm proud of myself that I'm still breastfeeding them and that we've made it for six months! I look at their little chunky thighs and round faces feel pretty happy of this accomplishment. While I was originally hoping to make it for six months, I definitely think we can keep going for longer.
Since I've last posted, the girls have started doing some new things. Rachel REALLY likes to eat from the spoon. We've tried rice cereal, oatmeal, bananas, avocados, and applesauce. She likes it all!! I have a hard time keeping up with her. She opens her mouth wide and asks for more. Jenna is doing better and seems to like the foods if they are really smooth. This week, we'll try sweet potatoes and peas.
Jenna isn't rolling over yet but she like to push up on her belly and look around at everything. Rachel rolls a lot from her back and usually gets stuck on her belly. I've seen her roll from her belly to her back a couple times but she usually just calls to me to turn her over.
Both girls have really started to notice textures. They love feeling and touching everything; cold glasses, soft blankets, and Kenny's scratchy face. Jenna often has her hands wide open ready to touch or grab something. Both girls love reaching and touching our faces. It's really cute.
I keep thinking that a tooth will pop out soon. I've been putting bibs on both girls because they have been drooling SO much. They are always chewing on something. Luckily they haven't been terribly fussy because of teething, just a few days here and there.
Some new pictures:
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| June 23, 2011 |
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| Rachel at 6 months |
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| Jenna at 6 months |
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| Rachel and Jenna (They wouldn't smile for the camera!) |
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| Rachel |
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| Jenna and Rachel playing together |
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| Jenna |
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Starting "Solids"
My plan is to start solid foods with the girls around the 6 month mark. Before we do this daily, our pediatrician recommended just starting with some simple foods during the 5th month. Two weeks ago, we tried rice cereal. It was funny to see their reactions to something that wasn't breastmilk. Jenna liked it better than Rachel. We may try again with some other flavor added in.
I've been doing a lot of reading about making my own baby food. There are so many benefits and lots of great resources with ideas of different food to make for your baby. As we branch out to try some new foods, I want to start making and freezing different kinds.
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| Rachel: First taste of rice cereal |
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| Jenna |
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| Day 2: Let's try again..... |
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| Day 2: "I think I like it!" |
Last week, I tried mashed bananas and they like it so much better than the rice. Jenna loves to grab and hold the spoon. Rachel smacks her lips and looks like she wants more. I'm not feeding them consistently now but hope to have more of a routine by the end of the month.
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| Rachel's eating bananas |
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| The girls getting used to their high chairs. |
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
We made it!
Our month of limited spending is over and I think we did pretty well. We still bought groceries and made a few trips to Target. I didn't buy any new clothes (for me or for the girls). We made lots of home cooked meals and enjoyed sitting down for dinner every night. Frozen meat and veggies were used up and so were lots of things in the pantry. I still have the $20 bill in my wallet too!!
During this past month I started to learn a little bit about "couponing". I've always had a coupon file but didn't realize that there are websites dedicated to teaching you how to get great deals on name-brand items.
Here's my favorite website so far:
Krazy Coupon lady
I've got my coupon binder put together and actually took it out when we went shopping on Monday. With a little extra time and some pre-planning, I think it should be easy to save money.
One of the main reasons for doing what we did last month was to see if it was possible for me to stay at home and leave my teaching job. I sent in my letters of resignation last week, so it's official. I will be a stay-at-home-mom for at least a year and maybe longer. Some days I think it is harder than going to work (because there is always something that needs to be done!), but it is so rewarding to see all the new things Jenna and Rachel are doing each day.
What's new with the girls?
During this past month I started to learn a little bit about "couponing". I've always had a coupon file but didn't realize that there are websites dedicated to teaching you how to get great deals on name-brand items.
Here's my favorite website so far:
Krazy Coupon lady
I've got my coupon binder put together and actually took it out when we went shopping on Monday. With a little extra time and some pre-planning, I think it should be easy to save money.
One of the main reasons for doing what we did last month was to see if it was possible for me to stay at home and leave my teaching job. I sent in my letters of resignation last week, so it's official. I will be a stay-at-home-mom for at least a year and maybe longer. Some days I think it is harder than going to work (because there is always something that needs to be done!), but it is so rewarding to see all the new things Jenna and Rachel are doing each day.
What's new with the girls?
- Rachel rolled over today from her back to her belly! She got there and realized that she really doesn't like tummy time. She needs to learn how to roll back!
- Jenna plays peek-a-boo with herself! I play this with a blanket, covering their faces and finding them again. When Jenna was supposed to be napping, she would cover her face with her blankie, kick her legs, then uncover her face and smile. I watched without her seeing me and she did this for a while! So cute!
Just some fun pictures:
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| Rachel |
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| Jenna |
Friday, May 27, 2011
5 months old!
Each month on the 26th, I get excited that the girls are another month old. Everyone always says that time flies, but it truly does! As I look at the babies every day, I don't see the changes but then I look back at pictures from 1, 2, 3 months ago and realize just how much they have grown and how much they have changed.
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| 2 Months Old: February 26, 2011 |
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| May 26: We're 5 months old today! |
Lately, people have commented that Jenna and Rachel are looking more alike. Other people are saying that they really look different. I see their differences every day. As a mom of twins, I'm trying hard not to compare them, but to see them as individuals. Here are some things I've been noticing recently:
Jenna (Baby A)
*loves reaching and grabbing toys
*chews on EVERYTHING
*loves her soft blankie with tags
*talks quietly and coos (sounds like singing)
*can lift up her head now and pushes with her arms
*doesn't roll over yet
*has the greatest baby laugh
*like to be tickled on the belly and under her chin
Rachel (Baby B)
*loves batting and kicking toys on the floor gym
*holds toys for a few seconds then throws them!
*loves her soft blankie with tags
*talks and gurgles when she's excited
*loves when we sing to her
*doesn't roll over but likes to roll on her side
*her laugh is the cutest squeal!
*talks and talks until I turn on the video camera!
Some more recent pictures:
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| May 14, 2011: Rachel |
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| May 20, 2011: Rachel and Daddy |
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| May 22, 2011: Rachel and Jenna |
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| May 24, 2011: Jenna and her Sophie Giraffe |
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| May 26, 2011: Jenna in the jumperoo |
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Mother's Day
What a wonderful day today turned out to be! I was so excited to be celebrating my first Mother's Day. Kenny brought me a present this morning and in the typical family tradition, it was wrapped to disguise the contents. It was a large box and when I opened it, there were new diapers...Yeah! But in one of the diapers was a smaller box. Inside that box was a beautiful ring: white gold with 2 offset blue topaz stones and diamonds. Blue topaz is the birthstone for December and Kenny found the perfect ring with 2 stones for the 2 girls. I know in the previous post we had talked about not spending this month, but I am really glad Kenny got me this gorgeous gift for Mother's Day!
We went to church this morning, played with the girls all afternoon and then Kenny made me Veal Marsala with pasta, biscuits, salad, and apple pie. YUM! I felt completely blessed today!
We went to church this morning, played with the girls all afternoon and then Kenny made me Veal Marsala with pasta, biscuits, salad, and apple pie. YUM! I felt completely blessed today!
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