Friday, January 28, 2011
{this moment}
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo/video - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember forever for it is etched on my heart ♥
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
13 Months
The babies are growing and changing so much! They are at an extremely fun stage right now and we enjoy every minute of watching them grow. They have a lot of personality and are constantly leaving us in awe.
Right now, Lukas is working on all four molars top and bottom at 1 time. He is handling it wonderfully and we are blessed that he is being such a champ. Lukas is walking around everywhere and has now caught the dancing bug from his sister. If it's got a beat, Lukas likes to shake it to it! Whenever my cell phone goes off (which normally has some sort of obnoxious ringtone), Lukas stops what he is doing and shakes his booty.
He can sign the following:
More
Please
All Done
Milk (though he is very stubborn with this one)
Hungry
He says the following words consistently:
Momma
Dadda
Night Night
Nanna
Bye Bye
Ga Ga (not sure what this is for yet, maybe Lady Ga Ga...no?)
Maddox is still very busy. She is always moving! However, she is still very sweet and lovey too! Maddox will "give sugars" upon request. She LOVES Lady and Bodhi and is constantly trying to give them "sugars" or her food! She has a pair of sunglasses that she loves to wear around the house and likes to wear hats. Maddox is working on her molars as well. She handles it just as well as her brother.
Maddox signs:
More
All done
Please
Milk
Food
Maddox says these words consistently:
Momma
Dadda
Hi
Quit
Thank you (pronounced Tuh Choo)
It is hilarious to hear Maddox say Quit. When the dogs bark at the door, I tell them to Quit Barking. Maddox has picked up on the word and now when she hears the dogs barking she points and says "Quit". Oh, I just can't wait to see what other little sayings I have that will be brought to my attention :)
Nana came down and visited this weekend. The twins LOVE their Nana! Maddox snuggled and loved on her all weekend and didn't want to let her go. Lukas was just as friendly with his love! She is such a blessing to have down. She always knows exactly what to do and helps with everything. I guess that's just a great momma for you!
Anywho, That's all that is going on in our world right now! I'll leave you with a bunch of pictures...your favorite!
My Snack Cup Hoarder
No pictures please...
Here sis..you can have some of my eggs
Two Words...SLOPPY JOES
A Distinguished Gentleman
We ♥ Nana!!!
Momma's Hat
Busy Bee
Friday, January 21, 2011
{this moment}
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo/video - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember forever for it is etched on my heart ♥
Friday, January 14, 2011
{this moment}
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo/video - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember forever for it is etched on my heart ♥
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Sick Babies
When we came back home from A-Town both of our babies developed a cough and congestion. I blame the change in climates (dry to humid) and allergies. After a week of coughing, I took the babies in to see Dr. B. Turned out Lukas had a double ear infection and his sister had lot's of congestion that was causing wheezing.
Lukas was prescribed a Amoxycillin (which he has had 1 before for a sinus infection) and Maddox was given a medicine for Cough and Congestion. Two days after giving Lukas his medicine he was still running a 103 temperature and all he wanted to do was cuddle and be held. While I love holding my sweet baby, it isn't like him to not want to play. So I called the Pediatrician and we headed back to see them. Lukas's ears hadn't improved at all. Dr. B said that he had an infection that was resistant to Amoxycillin and prescribed a stronger antibiotic.
We gave him his medicine this weekend and then on Sunday when I put Lukas in the bath..this is what I noticed...
UGH!!! I immediately called our on-call pediatrician and informed them of this breakout/rash. She told me to take some pictures with my iPhone, give him some benadryl and bring him in first thing in the morning. We took him to Dr. B yesterday. He took a look at the pictures and Lukas's current rash and determined that he was allergic to Penicillin! His ears were still infected, because he hasn't been on the right medicine!
We are now on Azithromycin and hoping that Lukas will be much better soon! He has handled everything like a champion and we are so proud of him. Maddox seems to be on the up and up, so we are hopeful that she stays that way!
I'm taking both babies to see our chiropractor Dr. Wright! Hopefully, we can get some adjustments to help get rid of these nasty ear infections!
Wish us Luck!!
Lukas was prescribed a Amoxycillin (which he has had 1 before for a sinus infection) and Maddox was given a medicine for Cough and Congestion. Two days after giving Lukas his medicine he was still running a 103 temperature and all he wanted to do was cuddle and be held. While I love holding my sweet baby, it isn't like him to not want to play. So I called the Pediatrician and we headed back to see them. Lukas's ears hadn't improved at all. Dr. B said that he had an infection that was resistant to Amoxycillin and prescribed a stronger antibiotic.
We gave him his medicine this weekend and then on Sunday when I put Lukas in the bath..this is what I noticed...
UGH!!! I immediately called our on-call pediatrician and informed them of this breakout/rash. She told me to take some pictures with my iPhone, give him some benadryl and bring him in first thing in the morning. We took him to Dr. B yesterday. He took a look at the pictures and Lukas's current rash and determined that he was allergic to Penicillin! His ears were still infected, because he hasn't been on the right medicine!
We are now on Azithromycin and hoping that Lukas will be much better soon! He has handled everything like a champion and we are so proud of him. Maddox seems to be on the up and up, so we are hopeful that she stays that way!
I'm taking both babies to see our chiropractor Dr. Wright! Hopefully, we can get some adjustments to help get rid of these nasty ear infections!
Wish us Luck!!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Resolutions...
I've never been a big resolution person. I feel that I should strive all through the year to accomplish my goals and goals change as new circumstances enter and exit your life. I feel that a resolution, especially in the New Year, is usually a set up for failure. It is something very broad or so specific that it can be unattainable.
This year I have decided to work on a "resolution" for myself. I'm not going to say that I want to be in better shape/lose all the baby weight I gained, be the perfect wife, mother, friend, or become a better Christian. Those are all things that I want and I will work towards everyday, but this year I want to do something different. This year I want to be happy where I am RIGHT NOW, not where I want to be when ..."insert desire here".
I'm going to strive to be happy in my own skin exactly where I am. I want to live in this moment. I want to enjoy everything that I consider an "imperfection" in my life, because that is, after all, what makes it my life. I am going to accept compliments, want less, give more, smile because I can, and love with everything I've got.
That's my "resolution"...that's my goal and that's my plan for my 2011!
"And don't be wishing you were someplace else or with someone else. Where you are right now is God's place for you. Live and obey and love and believe right there." -1 Corinthians 7:17
This year I have decided to work on a "resolution" for myself. I'm not going to say that I want to be in better shape/lose all the baby weight I gained, be the perfect wife, mother, friend, or become a better Christian. Those are all things that I want and I will work towards everyday, but this year I want to do something different. This year I want to be happy where I am RIGHT NOW, not where I want to be when ..."insert desire here".
I'm going to strive to be happy in my own skin exactly where I am. I want to live in this moment. I want to enjoy everything that I consider an "imperfection" in my life, because that is, after all, what makes it my life. I am going to accept compliments, want less, give more, smile because I can, and love with everything I've got.
That's my "resolution"...that's my goal and that's my plan for my 2011!
"And don't be wishing you were someplace else or with someone else. Where you are right now is God's place for you. Live and obey and love and believe right there." -1 Corinthians 7:17
Monday, January 3, 2011
1 Year Stats
Sorry that it has been a while since I updated, but with birthdays, travel and Christmas we have been super busy!
On Monday, December 20th, I took the babies to their 1 year well baby check. Dr. B was impressed with their stats and with their capabilities! As always, I will break them up so that you can see what they both can do individually!
Lukas was 31.5" long and 25lbs 6oz in weight. He is still our "big boy". Dr. B says that he is still the ideal weight for his height and he is amazed that Lukas has grown so much.
I say this all the time, but Lukas is definitely a boy! He loves to rough house and bang things around. We have been struggling a little bit recently with him pulling hair and hitting. He generally starts out being sweet, but then he gets very rough. So we are having to work on showing him "gentle touches" and taking away toys when he hits his sister.
Lukas walks around everywhere and reaches things we thought were "high enough". He is still a lover and gets his heart broken when he is told "no" or "removed from the situation". He currently has 8 teeth and is working on his back molar. He loves when it is time to brush his teeth and is such a big help. Right now, Lukas loves when you "get him". When he walks away from you, if you make growling noises and hit the floor like you are coming after him, he squeals with delight and runs back to you laughing. Then wants to do it again...and again...and again!
Lukas says "Momma", "Dadda", Night Night (which sounds like Nigh Nigh), and Nana. His favorite foods are Mangoes, Mandarin Oranges, Enchiladas, Apple-Chicken Nuggets, Clementine's and Cinnamon Banana Pancakes.
Maddox was 30" tall and weighed 20lbs 5 oz. She is still our "petite girl". Maddox is in the higher percentiles along with her brother, but comparatively, she seems alot smaller. Dr. B says that Maddox is the ideal weight for her height.
Maddox is running everywhere and climbing onto things like boxes, fireplaces, window seats. If she can climb it, she will! Recently, we have had to watch Maddox because she constantly steals Lukas's toys...that or she distracts him with another toy then takes the one she is really after! We watch her close and make sure that she doesn't take his toys as much. She is also going through a phase where she likes to bring things to you and then take them back. It's a game she likes to play. She brings me a toy and I tell her "Thank You"...then she quickly wants it back in her possession.
Maddox has 8 teeth and is currently working on another 1. She loves to brush her teeth, too. Recently, Maddox is able to identify things in books such as: point to the ball, etc. If I tell her to go get Elmo and bring him to me, she will bring me Elmo. She also loves to DANCE...if she hears music she "shakes her booty". See below:
Maddox likes to eat with a spoon, though she doesn't accomplish much with it. She usually puts the food on the spoon with her hand and then puts it in her mouth. Dr. B says that eating with a spoon is an 18 month skill, so I say it's a pretty good start!
Maddox can say "Momma", "Dadda", and "Hi"...much to our dismay, she also says what sounds like S***. We can't tell what she is trying to say it's like a mixture of "this" and it comes out as as "S***". Maddox's favorite foods are: Mangoes, Corn, Apple-Chicken Nuggets, Clementine's, any kind of bean, and ORANGE SHERBET!
Both of the babies are doing so well! They are both off of bottles and formula. They drink organic whole milk out of sippy cups! I can't believe they are already so grown up! Each day they do something that amazes me. Thanks for keeping up with us!
On Monday, December 20th, I took the babies to their 1 year well baby check. Dr. B was impressed with their stats and with their capabilities! As always, I will break them up so that you can see what they both can do individually!
Lukas
Lukas was 31.5" long and 25lbs 6oz in weight. He is still our "big boy". Dr. B says that he is still the ideal weight for his height and he is amazed that Lukas has grown so much.
I say this all the time, but Lukas is definitely a boy! He loves to rough house and bang things around. We have been struggling a little bit recently with him pulling hair and hitting. He generally starts out being sweet, but then he gets very rough. So we are having to work on showing him "gentle touches" and taking away toys when he hits his sister.
Lukas walks around everywhere and reaches things we thought were "high enough". He is still a lover and gets his heart broken when he is told "no" or "removed from the situation". He currently has 8 teeth and is working on his back molar. He loves when it is time to brush his teeth and is such a big help. Right now, Lukas loves when you "get him". When he walks away from you, if you make growling noises and hit the floor like you are coming after him, he squeals with delight and runs back to you laughing. Then wants to do it again...and again...and again!
Lukas says "Momma", "Dadda", Night Night (which sounds like Nigh Nigh), and Nana. His favorite foods are Mangoes, Mandarin Oranges, Enchiladas, Apple-Chicken Nuggets, Clementine's and Cinnamon Banana Pancakes.
Lukas Loved Nana's Pork & Beans!
Lukas & Daddy
Maddox
Maddox was 30" tall and weighed 20lbs 5 oz. She is still our "petite girl". Maddox is in the higher percentiles along with her brother, but comparatively, she seems alot smaller. Dr. B says that Maddox is the ideal weight for her height.
Maddox is running everywhere and climbing onto things like boxes, fireplaces, window seats. If she can climb it, she will! Recently, we have had to watch Maddox because she constantly steals Lukas's toys...that or she distracts him with another toy then takes the one she is really after! We watch her close and make sure that she doesn't take his toys as much. She is also going through a phase where she likes to bring things to you and then take them back. It's a game she likes to play. She brings me a toy and I tell her "Thank You"...then she quickly wants it back in her possession.
Maddox has 8 teeth and is currently working on another 1. She loves to brush her teeth, too. Recently, Maddox is able to identify things in books such as: point to the ball, etc. If I tell her to go get Elmo and bring him to me, she will bring me Elmo. She also loves to DANCE...if she hears music she "shakes her booty". See below:
Maddox likes to eat with a spoon, though she doesn't accomplish much with it. She usually puts the food on the spoon with her hand and then puts it in her mouth. Dr. B says that eating with a spoon is an 18 month skill, so I say it's a pretty good start!
Maddox can say "Momma", "Dadda", and "Hi"...much to our dismay, she also says what sounds like S***. We can't tell what she is trying to say it's like a mixture of "this" and it comes out as as "S***". Maddox's favorite foods are: Mangoes, Corn, Apple-Chicken Nuggets, Clementine's, any kind of bean, and ORANGE SHERBET!
Maddox loves Rocking Animals
Both of the babies are doing so well! They are both off of bottles and formula. They drink organic whole milk out of sippy cups! I can't believe they are already so grown up! Each day they do something that amazes me. Thanks for keeping up with us!
Maddox loves her new Car from Nana!
Making sure Lukas treats the car with Care...
"Here sis, let me push you" ***I'll teach her to steal my toys***
Grams & Popaw with the Grandies
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