11/28/2010

Well we made it through your first Thanksgiving Mason and Madelynn. It was hectic to say the least. You both slept most of the time at G&G Ludois' house. Everyone got to see you for a little bit, but then you both needed a nap. Then when we went to Daddy's G&Gs house, you were sleeping so we put you in a back bedroom. I swear though, it was a little ridiculous of the sprint that happened when someone heard one of you cry. They practically ran in the room to get you. I guess that just shows how much you both are loved.

You both were dressed to the nines, and looked so cute. It was a very hectic day and boy were we glad to be home. You both haven't been sleeping very well at night the last 2 weeks and mommy had been up since about 3 and 330am the two previous days. So needless to say, we all needed sleep badly. Then daddy got the opportunity to get up with you Maddy at about 4 Saturday morning. I have to say it was nice to sleep in a bit:) This weekend has been pretty uneventful since Thanksgiving. We decided not to go up north to see Great G&G Bell. I just thought it would be too much with all three of you on my own with just Grandma. I don't think anyone would have had a super time. We will try soon enough, because your family up in the cities have yet to meet you.

I can't believe yesterday you both turned 4 months old. It seems like just yesterday you were up in Meriter and we were praying that you would come home soon. I asked Daddy yesterday if he can believe we have already made it this far. Who would have known we would be doing so well at 4 months, when we were struggling so much for the first month or two when you came home. We love you guys so much, and I cannot wait for your first Christmas.

Conner butt, you are just such a pill. You make us smile and laugh every.single.day. I hope you always have such a free spirit. Yesterday we were talking and you said, "when I grow up and get bigger, people will pick on me and be mean to me." I assured him, that I doubt he will ever have to worry about that, but it is so sad, that even at 4 years old, kids realize that other people aren't always nice. As a parent, I wish I could always keep you safe, and kick the crap out of people that hurt your feelings. But I know I can't. That is what is so hard. I never want to see you get your feelings hurt, because when I see that happen, it hurts us as parents about a million times more. For right now however, you are definitely the BMOC as Grandpa Mark says. The big man on campus. When you get dropped off for school in the morning, you hear, "Conner, Hey Conner, Conner!" coming from all directions. It is so cute.

The other day when we were talking about school, we asked about your girlfriend. You told us, "Ms. Vogt says there are no girlfriends, just buddies" Oh, I wish that could always be! Such a smart teacher!

You have enjoyed the last 5 days off for Thanksgiving break. It has been nice having you home for so long. I think though, you are anxious to get back and have fun with your buddies. With the babies being so young and it getting colder out, it is alot harder to get out and play. But we still try and have fun inside.

Well my loves, today we are hopefully getting our Christmas tree. Kind of bittersweet because I know that this year is almost over, and my babies are all getting older. There is a Taylor Swift song of her new album called "Never Grow Up" and it is so true. I wish you guys would never grow up and just stay little when life is so simple. Where nobody can hurt you and you still think this world is a safe place. I know growing up is inevitable, but I hope you guys always know that you always have a safe place to go when the world gets to be too much.

XOXO

Mommy

11/22/2010

My angels,

Sorry it has been so long so I have written. It has just been so crazy. Imagine that, a crazy, hectiv life with twinnies and a rambunctious 4 year old?!

Maddy, Oh Maddy. You are our smiley girl. It seems unless you are tired or hungry (or sleeping), you are smiling. Even the few times you wake up at night, or when we are trying to put you to sleep, all you see is your precious gummy smile. It is the best.thing.ever.

Mason, you my dear are a totally different baby since you are on your new formula. It is seriously amazing. You are quite the talker and smiler yourself. We are going to nickname you "squeaky" because that is how you talk. It is so adorable. You also love to be on the move. When we sit you in your swing, you seriously make the whole thing shake by kicking your legs around. I have a feeling you are going to be a little spitfire like your big bro.

You both had your first taste of food on Friday 11/29. I broke the rule of only one thing at a time *shame on me;)*, you both split little jars of bananas and pears. I probably had to give you Maddy, the same spoonful about 4 times before you got it all down. Mason, you on the other hand seemed to really get the hang of it. It was so cute, because when you knew it was your turn you started kicking and flailing your arms and going "mMm, MmM" You both seemed to really like it. With having both of you eating solids, I am going to try and be "thrifty" and make your baby food. I apologize in advance:)

Mason, you are SO close to rolling over. The other night when I was gone, daddy had you on your floor mat. You rolled completley on your side, and then passed out. You stayed there until he rolled you back on your back, where you fell fast asleep, with arms wide open and on your sister.

Maddy, you are close too, but we still need to work more because you are just content chilling however you sit you down.

Both of you are still sleeping in your darn carseats. We try our hardest and usually lay you down in the crib downstairs for your nap first, then when you wake up we end up putting you back in your carseat. It just doesn't seem like either of you get a very restful night sleep. Granted you are sleeping mostly through the night, but you both seem so tired the next day and if you do wake up during the night you are arching your back like you want to lay flat. Oh how I wish I could understand babytalk or you could tell me what you wanted.

You both had a great Halloween. You didn't stay in your costumes too long however. Maddy, you didn't even make it out of the driveway. You were in a big pumpkin costume and Mason, you wore Conner's lion costume from his first Halloween. You didn't walk around with us, because it was pretty chilly. Instead you stayed with Great Grandma and Grandpa Ahern at their house, and then when we went and saw Great Aunt Tammy and Uncle Scott, they watched you while we walked around their neighborhood.

I can't believe though, your first official holiday is over. Now Thanksgiving is in a few days and then this Saturday you will be 4 months. Time is just going too fast and you guys are growing up way to quickly.

We are going to try and take you both up, along with your big brother to Great G&G Bell's house this weekend. I think Grandma Kim and I are out of our minds, but hey, we might as well give it a whirl. I may end up being committed in the end, but I really want all of us to get up there, I just wish daddy were coming along. Not only because we will definitely miss him, but it SURE would be nice to have an extra set of hands.

I love you both so much. When I look at you, it is hard to even remember how long we waited for you. You both are so wonderful, I hope you never forget that.

Conner butt, you my love, definitely keep us on our toes. You are just too darn smart for you own good. You are learning your days of the week and can spell anything you see. You suprised us all when you were talking about your friend Griffin, and you said, my friend G-R-I-F-F-I-N. The things you are learning just amaze us. We are really trying to work with you on sounding things out. Because since you are so good at spelling we feel it is just a matter of time before you start being able to read.

The love you have for your brother and sister makes us smile. You always make sure to give your brother and sister a kiss and hug before you leave for school. And you tell us all the time, " I love my sister and brother". The other day after I got the babies dressed, I was holding Madelynn and you said, "OH, she looks beautiful!" I hope you always love your brother and sister this much.

I love you all so much, don't ever for get that

XOXO

Mom