Tummy Time!!

Blaine really likes tummy time but Christian does not. I finally turned Christian on his back while Blaine slept on his tummy. They were too cute. It's neat to see the differences already. Their personalities keep changing. As soon as I think I know one, their personality change and they usually switch. Blaine used to be so impatient, but now he is more laid back and Christian is becoming more impatient. They keep going back and forth. It will be so much fun watching them grow up together with their big sister. They both love her and love to be held by her.

Girlfriends!!!

The boys went and visited their girlfriends for the first time on Wednesday. The boys are 5 weeks older than the girls. Melissa and I were 2 weeks apart on our due date, but she went further than me. Poor thing!!! It will be fun watching them grow up together.

Cades Cove/Papa Dan and Nana Lou Visit

10-18-2009

2 mo check up

The boys had their 2 month check up on Tuesday. Ben couldn't get off work so my dad went with me. I'm still not up to taking them to the dr by myself and also having Abby. The boys got a great report. Blaine weighed 10 lbs 13 oz and was 22 inches long. Christian weighed 9 lbs 11 oz and was 21.5 inches long. Both circumcisions looked good, which is a relief that ordeal is over. The NP said they both looked great and are growing good. She did not hear a heart murmur on Blaine this time. She said last time that it was so faint it could be his breathing. I still can't believe my boys are 9 weeks old. They are definitely showing their personalities which keep changing as soon as we think we are figuring them out. Christian does not like his formula the least bit cool, he will not drink it at all no matter how hungry he is. Blaine will eat anything all the time (hence his weight I guess). Blaine loves tummy time and fell asleep on his tummy tonight while Christian likes his side or back. Blaine is talking a lot more than Christian while Christian smiles more at us. It is a daily adventure with these boys and a little girl.

Abby went on her first field trip and rode the school bus for the first time. I think that was her favorite part. It is funny how neat it is to ride the school bus until you hit a certain age and it becomes uncool. She went to the pumpkin patch and picked her out a pumpkin. She had a great time. Wish I could have gone too. We got our heat fixed, even though it is warming up this weekend. At least it is done and we got a new thermostat installed (which we didn't have to do ourselves). What a busy week. This weekend is the Apple Festival at Washington Presbyterian Church. Life is wonderful!!!

8 weeks old!

After Bath at 4 weeks old!

8 weeks old!!

Well, the boys are 8 weeks old. Time is flying by. It is funny how I miss being pregnant now, even though this pregnancy was a lot tougher than with Abby. Here is an update on me. I don't think my body will ever get back to normal. My stretch marks are hideous (especially since I didn't get any with Abby). I will never wear a bikini again. My uterus is still shrinking (too much info I'm sure) and my joints haven't gone back to normal. I can't sleep on my side at all because my hips don't line up (or something) and I get 'stuck'. My knees can't bend like they used to and it's hard to get on the floor with Abby and the boys. Not to mention the lack of sleep and how crazy I get sometimes. I don't want to complain because it is all worth and I would do it again. Now that's craziness.

The boys are getting bigger, especially my chunky monkey Blaine (or big boy Blaine). Little man Christian is trying to catch up and eating more frequently. They are getting more alert and 'talking' more. It is so cute and adorable. I will admit that I feel sometimes like I do not keep them together enough and they won't create that twin connection. I hope I am wrong about this. It is hard to do and I am trying to make more of an effort. There is more stuff I would like to get done also but haven't. It will come together some day.

Abby and I had a fun time at the Foothills Fall Festival today. It was very cold though. We ate a lot, walked around and she played on inflatables and a trampoline thing. It was nice to have just Abby-mommy time where mommy could actually do something unlike over the summer. Thanks to Papa Dan and Nana Lou for all of their help over the past 2 weeks. Abby had a blast and it was some great relief to have help and get stuff done around the house. Life is easier with some extra hands and help. We can't thank God enough for all of his blessings on the Mooney Family.

7 weeks old!!!

It's been awhile and very busy. The boys are 7 weeks old today, which makes me sad how fast they are growing up. They had a traumatic day yesterday. We had an urologist appointment for their epispadias. Well, the urologist looked at them both and said they did not have it. I then asked him how we went about getting them circumcised. He said just ask him so I did. They got circumcised there in the office. Poor things. It was real hard on mom. They are doing a lot better today and don't cry when we change their diapers. I wish this was done in the hospital in the beginning. Oh well. At least they do not have epispadias. Makes you wonder what the doctors saw in the beginning. These boys are spoiled rotten, which I'm not sure how since I don't feel like I have time to do much except feed and change them. Sleeping, eating, drinking, housework doesn't seem to be happening a lot in my world. They are so cute and sweet though.

Abby is doing great. It is her Fall Break this week which has worked out since Ben's dad and step-mom are in town. They have spent lots of time with Abby taking her to Ijams and to the movies. They also have helped greatly with the boys. I have had a shower almost every day this week. WOW!!

I had a parent teacher conference for Abby last week and it went well. She is above average in all subjects and testing and is doing wonderfully. She will be in the accelerated reading program in the next few weeks. We are so proud of her.