There are days where I am just absolutely amazed by how much the twins have grown. They are no longer babies but little toddlers with very big hearts and big ideas. I love watching them grow up...
The latest thing I have noticed is that Saray is beginning to share a lot more with Joshua (thank goodness!); the other day she was asking for animal crackers, so after giving her a single cracker a few times, I finally decided to give her two at a time. I watched her as she walked over to where Joshua was playing, she bent down and offered Joshua her extra animal cracker. She proceeded to do this three times that day. Amazing kiddo. Saray is also beginning to say a lot of new words; she'll try and repeat things as you ask her to. Her words (most of the time) are pretty clear and her speech seems to have a bit of accent (almost sounds like a Brooklyn accent). Cracks me up.
I love how patient and gentle Joshua is; he is so patient with Saray, it amazes me. There are times where he'll be playing with the push toy plane or the push lawnmower and Saray will come running up behind him and steal it right from under his nose, he rarely fusses and then continues on playing with some other toy. Although there are times when he throws a big fit about Saray stealing something (and I totally don't blame him). Overall, he is one patient kid and I am ever so thankful for that.
The twins are getting better at using spoons for cereal, but after about 5 minutes or so of using a spoon, they decide to go this route instead...
The twins helping Mommy and Daddy with the groceries...
So ready for Spring and Summer so we can all get out and play...
31 weeks along, 9 weeks to go...phew! I am exhausted just thinking about how busy our lives will be after this little one comes; at the same time, my heart is overflowing with joy. I never thought I would say "I have 3 kids under the age of two (well at least for a few months.)" But before I know it, this will be something I think about, plan my life around and talk even more about. God truly is honoring our requests regarding our "Double Portion", and for that I am in awe of and thankful for. Children truly are a blessing from the Lord.
I had a Doctor appt yesterday; it was your usual OB prenatal appt: get weighed (I'm right on track with my weigh gain, and no you do not get to know how much I weigh, are you crazy?!!), pee in a cup, have belly measured (measuring at 32 weeks) and listen to baby's heartbeat (BPM: 140's). Little baby boy is doing good! We'll meet with the our other OB Doctor (we have two) in two weeks. Before we know it, this little one will be here!
Anyway, I am falling behind in the picture department once again; it's been 5 weeks since my last belly picture. I really need to have a new one taken. Once that happens, I will be sure to post. Until then, have a great week! Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Somehow a whole year and a half has gone by since the twins were born. I am now starting to understand why parents all over the globe say things like, "My kids grew up too fast..." and "Before I knew it, my baby was getting married." Okay so maybe my kids are not getting married, and they haven't even started school yet, but I have a feeling that if I blink too much those things will take place before I know it and I will be saying those very words I just quoted. But for now, I will sit back and enjoy these early years, even if they are super hectic...and baby #3 isn't even here yet...*gulp*
Speaking of Baby #3 - We had our 29 week check up yesterday; we had an ultrasound to check to see if the placenta had moved (I started out with placenta pervia..my placenta was close to my cervix). After about 30 minutes and both of my OB Doctors ending up in the room to do the ultrasound, we finally got good news: the placenta has moved and everything else looked good. Our little baby boy is doing good, he's a bit of a mover and a shaker. He's going to fit in just fine.
Joshua has finally traded his crawling in for walking - Yay! For about a month he walked only when we encouraged him to do so or he'd walk with his little hand in one of our hands. Over the last week he has been walking on his own will. Once he gathered enough confidence and balance, he just took off. It won't be long before he is running right along Saray. I have to say I am quite relieved to see him walking. He looks so proud to be walking by myself.
Saray has reached that point of complete confidence in her walking skills. She zooms around the toy covered floor totally bypassing every obstacles (some days there are several blocks, toy tools and books scattered just in the living room alone). She often runs through the house and just squeals with delight. She loves being chased by Joshua, Daddy or myself. She delights in fun. Oh, she LOVES to dance, and she's rather good. I'll have to try and capture her dancing on video.
Putting on her hat all by herself...
Doing a dance move
He loves "dolls" (balls)
"What? I wasn't eating the green crayon..."
1st time finger painting (well mostly finger paint tasting) At least I made the finger paint so it wasn't a big deal if they ate a little...
Yes, Saray was eating the finger paint too.
A favorite past time for the twins...turning the lights and fan on and off over and over again.
I love Saray's expression while she's trying to color
After a little coloring, Josh became much more interested in ripping the paper.
I am just a few short days away from entering my 3rd trimester - yippee! I can hardly believe it. This pregnancy is going by so very quickly. Some days I feel as though I barely slow down enough to enjoy the movement made by this new little one, but I try. I don't want to miss this special time I have with him. This picture of Jer and I was taken at 26.5 weeks along.
Joshua and Saray keep me smiling and also keeping me super busy. They really are best friends; they have such a bond that I will never quite understand. It amazes me. Saray sure loves Joshua; she loves giving him hugs and kisses. Joshua protests a little, but most of the time he is very patient with Saray and her ways of showing affection.
There are moments in my day where I just sit back and watch the twins interact, they play so well together (most of the time); their latest interests are necklaces and book reading in boxes. They truly are blessed to have one another as a twin and a playmate. I love these kids...they are my pride and joy.
Here are a few more pictures for you to enjoy...
First time having a sucker...let me just say that they are HUGE fans..
I love this picture of Saray and her Daddy. Saray is such a Daddy's girl.
Joshua's favorite toy and favorite activity - pushing this toy all through the house.
Our latest adventures have been to the library. We have a wonderful library where the kids can play (not always so quietly) and read books. Josh and Saray's favorite part of the library is the reading loft in the kids area (which is a little 2 story open top fort with 5 stairs leading to the top); they go up and down the stairs over and over again, and laugh loudly with glee as they run off some energy. I can't help but laugh (quietly) right along with them. Saray also enjoys running through the library; she often stops to see if you are coming after her, and if you are, she runs even faster and further into the heart of the library. Josh on the other hand is pretty content to stay in the kids area with the large books and the reading fort. The library is becoming a favorite place of ours (all over again).
Here are a few pictures of our last trip to the library, enjoy!
Last night Jer and I were hanging out reminiscing about the days past. We were in awe/shock of how much the twins have changed since they first arrived. It's amazing how quickly we forgot what they used to look like, or how they used to act, etc. We get so caught up in the moment that we often fail to remember how it used to be. That is why its important, and okay, to remember...
