6 months...a little late

Now that we're almost 7 months I will post a little about their 6 month check-up and I finally got my adorable 6 month photos back. At their appointment they were:

Dylan -

Weight: 15 lbs, 7%

Height: 26 inches, 29%

Head: 42 3/4 inches, 9%

Charlie -

Weight: 17 lbs, 36%

Height: 26 inches, 29%

Head: 43 inches, 22%

So, they are still at the bottom of the percentiles but that is to be expected in twins I suppose. I think they're just perfect, though. They do all the things that they're supposed to, but Charlie is a little lazier than his bro. I think it is those extra 2 pounds he has on Dylan. They're getting close to sitting on their own but still not quite there. I have seen Charlie flip over from his belly to his back once but that is it for rolling. Dylan on the other hand should be crawling very soon. He is my wiggler. Here are a few of the cute pictures we had taken at the 6 month mark. Sooo cute (there's a lot, couldn't help myself):

What do you do all day?

So the past week or so I have been asked a couple times what I do all day. I usually answer, "I don't know, just take care of the babies." This has got me thinking...what do I do?? Lets see:

1. Wash bottles and pump "stuff" - about a month ago I had put a little sticky by my sink and just tallied each time I washed a bottle. Turns out I wash about 25 bottles daily. My boys don't drink 25 bottles but I do pump frequently and that is 2 bottles each time, too.


2. Diapers, Diapers, Diapers - usually 12-15 diaper changes per day. It varies depending on the day, haha.


3. Pump...the dreaded pump - Can I tell you how sick I am of that stinkin' pump? I started out pumping at least 7 times a day. I tried to do it every 2 hours but I have cut back since the boys are starting solid foods. I usually average 5-7 times at the pump per day. I will usually sit there at least 15 minutes but sometimes it is a little less and sometimes a little more. That equates to 1-2 hours sitting at the pump. Yuck...I cannot wait for that milestone where I can give them cows milk (ok, I can, I don't want to wish away their "baby-ness").


4. Work - I do work a little from home. Depending on the day it could be nothing or a few hours of work. I try to do it while the boys sleep cause otherwise I have to do it at night and miss spending time with my cute hubby.


5. Clean up - how does the house get so messy? I swear I try to keep things organized but there is ALWAYS something that needs straightening. One day when I'm rich I'll hire a housekeeper. While they're at it they can wash all those bottles for me!

Having twins is a whirlwind. Everyone I have spoken to with twins of their own say that once that first year is over it gets a little easier (sorta). They say that you don't really remember the first year and I completly get that. Running, running, running. But I love it. I love them. I am so, so, so lucky. I cannot say that enough. My boys are honestly the best boys ever.

for fun

I love this picture so I thought I'd share. We hit the big 6 month mark. I went and had pictures taken last week. As soon as I get them back I'll post...I know there are some darn cute ones!

I wanna eat them up!

These boys are just the cutest!

Holding hands, best friends

My boys always know when I am unavailable. I was pumping for the 9000th time the other day and they were hysterical. This is what I found when I was done. Notice the pooled tears below his left eye. Breaks my heart. You know he's thinking "Mom, where were you? How could you leave me?" Sweet baby...

Mmmmmmmm...

We're getting to be ol' pros at the whole rice cereal thing. Maybe we'll start up those yummy veggies soon.

Charlie: Of course he loved it...it's food!

Dylan: Look at that food pooling in his mouth. It probably was spit at me.

The things you get to look forward to as a mom!

Watch out, I'm on the move!

Dylan has figured out how to roll over! He is just so smart. His brother has no interest in that. I mean, why roll over when you can just whine and someone will move you where ever you want to go. He is just content to eat and lay there.

Almost every morning I find Dylan on his tummy. He must be a tummy sleeper like his mommy.

5 months...getting bigger every day!

I cannot believe that I have 2 healthy, beautiful 5 month old baby boys! I just am amazed every day at how blessed I am to have them here with us! I even got some smiles caught on camera. That itself is a miracle!

Dylan

Charlie