A Fluke?

For the last 3 to 4 weeks, the boys didn't want to nap. They'd take a 20-30 minute nap here and there but overall, they just weren't sleeping during the day. They were also not sleeping at the same time. I'd get one down and by the time I got the other one down, his brother was waking up. They were sleeping through the night (have been for quite a while) so I wasn't able to complain too much. To be honest it has been a little rough (a lot rough some days) when they don't want to sleep but cry because they are so tired. Well, yesterday we went to a friend's wedding and they slept all the way there, through the whole wedding and all the way to the reception cite. This shocked me because lately as soon as the car stops they've been waking up. Lucas has had some nasal congestion so he hasn't been sleeping well or at all at night so I figured this is why he was so tired. However, today I was home alone during the afternoon and they started their I'm tired cry. I put them down for a nap within minutes of each other. Twenty minutes past and I was just waiting for them to wake up, but they didn't. An hour and a half later they woke up. I couldn't believe it. They actually had a real good nap. I brought them downstairs and they both went back to sleep about another 20-30 minutes. I am hoping it's not a fluke but I guess we'll see how tomorrow goes.

Poor Lucas. I feel so bad for the little guy. He started out stuffy a few days ago. The first night, I just propped him up on my arm to keep his head somewhat elevated and that worked. The next night we made sure we didn't forget to turn the humidifier on. Again, he woke up in the middle of the night stuffy and having a hard time breathing. Again, I propped him up on my arm. Well, after 3 nights of this we decided to try saline drops. They didn't seem to be doing the trick until we realized we weren't using enough of them to cause them to flush out the "gunk" through the opposite nostril. Once we started doing that he's been breathing much better. The sad thing is as of today he has a cough. No fever thankfully. Since James & I both have sinus issues so we knew they probably would too. He'll be going to visit the dr tomorrow. I just feel awful every time he coughs. Some of it is just the drainage, but I'm sure some of it is some congestion in his chest. I wish I could make it better for him.

I still need to post Halloween pictures and a few others that are cute, I just haven't taken the time to transfer them from my camera.

One Year Ago

I must stop today and take a break from the busyness that is this week and remember November 5, 2008. I still remember that day as if it was just last week. It was a Wednesday. I just knew (with a lot of hope and peace inside) that this was going to be the day that our dreams came true. The day our prayers were answered. On lunch that day I bought a dollar tree test and as soon as I clocked out for the day, I rushed to the bathroom anxious and excited. I remember those were the longest 3 minutes of my life and I doubt I even waited 3 minutes to look at it. When I did look I saw those two wonderful pink lines. Two lines that would forever change my life/our lives in the best way possible.


I remember looking at them and just shaking. Tears. There were so many tears of incredible and complete joy. I remember wanting to tell James over the phone but holding it in because I wanted to surprise him. I bought a card on the way home, wrote daddy on the front and taped it to the front door. When I saw him pull in, I grabbed my camera and waited with the video on for him to open the door. I didn't think I'd be capturing the "f-bomb" but I guess in that moment, that was his true reaction. That was the happiest moment of our lives....

Fast forward 9 months, the happiest moment of our lives-June 20, 2009. Ethan Michael and Lucas Russell came in to this world, in to our lives. We became parents to the most precious little baby boys.
Every day is a new adventure. Every day I love them more and more. My life has a new purpose. I love being a mother more than I could've imagined. When I walk in their room in the mornings and see them smiling up at me, it's as if the whole world is a better place. Being a mother is truly the best job and privilege in the world. I thank God every day for the wonderful blessing He has given James & I. Those two beautiful pink lines led us to two beautiful baby boys. This is our life now and it is wonderful.

Wordless Wednesday

Ethan Laughing :)

The real laughing starts after I change the angle of the camera. Until then, you just hear James making funny sounds. So glad I was able to capture it because he seems to get camera shy.

4 Month Check-up

The boys are growing!! Ethan now weights 12lbs 5oz and Lucas weighs 12lbs 10oz. Wait a minute, is that right? Oh yes, Lucas is now bigger than his big brother. He has not only caught up in weight but has surpassed Ethan. WOW. Very proud!! They do all the things off the checklist that they should be doing by 4 months, except rolling over. The dr said it isn't a big deal though. We're just going to continue to work on it each day. We discussed rice cereal and decided to hold off on that too until their able to hold their necks up a little better. Again, she said she was very pleased with how they're doing and it's not a big deal at this point. She said lots of babies aren't ready right at 4 months for cereal and those who are physically don't always take to it so it's nothing to worry about. We'll just work on that too. That's why I'm home with them!! They got their shots too. They cried but thankfully their cries weren't as painful as their 2 month shots!!! They are back to their happy demeanor now :) Smiles all over the place. Oh how I love those smiles!

4 Months

I am in awe of how much our baby boys have grown in the last 4 months. It definitely doesn't seem like they've been here 4 months already. It has been the most amazing 4 months! They have brought us so much joy. It is truly a blessing to watch them grow and develop and watch their personalities shine. Despite being twins, they are definitely individuals. Each day brings something new and I wake up excited to see what they will accomplish. They are learning so much and even though they might be small things, they are huge to us. Watching them smile, hearing them laugh, watching them grip something, watching them bring their hands or toys to their mouths....we're so proud of them. God has blessed us immensely and we couldn't be more thankful.

Their 4 month check-up is Thursday. I am so anxious to see how much they weigh. Lucas is such a rolly polly and Ethan isn't so I want to know if Lucas has surpassed Ethan in weight.

Our Little Brownies....

The Best Sound...as of now

Ethan just laughed. Not a half laugh but a real laugh. It was so precious!! I'm definitely going to try later to catch it with the camera, but it was so precious!!! I L-O-V-E watching them grow!!