Killian loves to kiss his toes. Muah! Muah!
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Posh Baby
My mom and I took Killian and Payton to this really cool convention last weekend. It was called Baby Celebration, and there were over 100 vendors - mostly geared toward pregnant women and babies/toddlers, a lot of "parent invented" products, and speakers. Originally, we went to see Rachel Coleman of Signing Time. We got there right when it opened and got front and center seats to see Rachel. She told her story and sang some songs. The babies definitely did not get that she was on TV at their house, and in front of them in person.
After that, we walked around for a few hours and saw some cool stuff. We did end up meeting Rachel right before she left. The line had dwindled and we were able to say hi to her.
I bought Payton the cutest things ever! They are my new favorite product for her! BabyLegs! I've seen them before, but never wanted to spend the money on them, but it was getting a bit cold in the convention center, and they were on sale, so I got her some to throw on her legs. I absolutely LOVE them! I want all the colors! I would like to buy some very boyish BabyLegs for Killian too, but Chris would kill me if I put legwarmers on his son. LOL.
Here's what Payton looks like in her BabyLegs, she's a very posh girl, you know.
And here's Killian being a boy. He's signing "be careful" in the first picture.
After that, we walked around for a few hours and saw some cool stuff. We did end up meeting Rachel right before she left. The line had dwindled and we were able to say hi to her.
I bought Payton the cutest things ever! They are my new favorite product for her! BabyLegs! I've seen them before, but never wanted to spend the money on them, but it was getting a bit cold in the convention center, and they were on sale, so I got her some to throw on her legs. I absolutely LOVE them! I want all the colors! I would like to buy some very boyish BabyLegs for Killian too, but Chris would kill me if I put legwarmers on his son. LOL.
Here's what Payton looks like in her BabyLegs, she's a very posh girl, you know.
And here's Killian being a boy. He's signing "be careful" in the first picture.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Playgrounds
Being at home by myself with the babies 2 days a week, we all go a little stir crazy once in a while. We don't have a backyard so I can't just take them outside. Our Tuesdays and Thursdays are pretty much spent in the living room, unless we go for a walk or to run errands. I'm always looking for fun and inexpensive things that I can do with them. I can't take them to the park yet by myself, because my body doesn't split into two separate halves so that I can contain and control both of them at one time. I can't wait until their old enough that they know not to run off.
There's this harness made for twins that I really want to get. I know that some people think this is somehow cruel or weird to put your kids on a leash, but I don't. I think it's a really good idea, especially if you have multiples that run in two different directions when you set them free from their stroller. However, I'm sure with this harness, they would most likely run around me, in two different directions of course, and wrap my legs together so that I would fall down, and everyone would then be crying. I can pretty much guarantee they would not be as happy as the kids on the website look. But at least they would look so cute with one pink and one blue harness.
Back to my original thought, since we can't just pop outside into a backyard and I can't take them to the park by myself, we've been visiting indoor playgrounds. I had a favorite one, but it got shut down by the fire department for not being up to code. I am very bummed about this because it was fairly inexpensive, very close to my house, clean, a gated area for kids 5 and under so they couldn't go more than 20 feet from me, and I really liked the owner. So, two weeks ago, the twins were on a good nap and eating schedule, so we tried a new indoor playground.
I'm sorry to say...I hated the new place! I hated it before I even got in there! They didn't have any way for me to get into the building with a stroller! How can you run a business for kids and babies, but not have a stroller ramp? I had to call them, and then walk all the way around the block to go in the back entrance. I won't go into all the reasons I didn't like this place, the babies liked it, and that's what we were there for. We just won't be going back. Anyway, here are some pictures from that day.
Making fire truck "vroom vroom" sounds
He's signing "horse"
There's this harness made for twins that I really want to get. I know that some people think this is somehow cruel or weird to put your kids on a leash, but I don't. I think it's a really good idea, especially if you have multiples that run in two different directions when you set them free from their stroller. However, I'm sure with this harness, they would most likely run around me, in two different directions of course, and wrap my legs together so that I would fall down, and everyone would then be crying. I can pretty much guarantee they would not be as happy as the kids on the website look. But at least they would look so cute with one pink and one blue harness.
Back to my original thought, since we can't just pop outside into a backyard and I can't take them to the park by myself, we've been visiting indoor playgrounds. I had a favorite one, but it got shut down by the fire department for not being up to code. I am very bummed about this because it was fairly inexpensive, very close to my house, clean, a gated area for kids 5 and under so they couldn't go more than 20 feet from me, and I really liked the owner. So, two weeks ago, the twins were on a good nap and eating schedule, so we tried a new indoor playground.
I'm sorry to say...I hated the new place! I hated it before I even got in there! They didn't have any way for me to get into the building with a stroller! How can you run a business for kids and babies, but not have a stroller ramp? I had to call them, and then walk all the way around the block to go in the back entrance. I won't go into all the reasons I didn't like this place, the babies liked it, and that's what we were there for. We just won't be going back. Anyway, here are some pictures from that day.
Making fire truck "vroom vroom" sounds
He's signing "horse"
Monday, April 7, 2008
Okay....NOT sleeping through the night!
You know how I posted that they were sleeping through the night? Well, not so much - I spoke too soon. Payton is not sleeping through anymore. I love when she's up from midnight to 1:00 am, then Killian wakes up at 5:00 a.m. That's the best!
Friday, April 4, 2008
Softball
Jacey is in her first year of Girls Fastpitch Softball this year, and LOVING it! She loves being catcher - and she's really good at it too! She even received the game ball (that's like being the MVP) a few weeks ago! It keeps her busy, with up to 3 games a week, plus practices at least once a week. Thank goodness for one of my best friends Jill, who is also the team manager, who helps out with picking her up or dropping her off when schedules collide. Jacey really needed something like this, to both get her physically active and help her make friends. Jacey has always been very outgoing, much more than I am, and has never been afraid to try anything, but never really found something she liked doing so much. I love watching her catch and bat.
I do enjoy watching most sports - which is good because when Chris has the remote that's usually what's on! For those of you who know me well, you probably know that I am not good at playing sports. My team-sport experience lasted all of one day when I was a kid. And when Chris tried to teach me how to play tennis a few years ago, I ended up in tears. I do have a pretty pink tennis racquet from it though! I know Payton and Killian will be really good at all sports, because Chris is so good at them, and his genes are bound to cancel mine out. Well, let's hope!
Here are some pictures of Jacey's game yesterday. She's in the RED!
I do enjoy watching most sports - which is good because when Chris has the remote that's usually what's on! For those of you who know me well, you probably know that I am not good at playing sports. My team-sport experience lasted all of one day when I was a kid. And when Chris tried to teach me how to play tennis a few years ago, I ended up in tears. I do have a pretty pink tennis racquet from it though! I know Payton and Killian will be really good at all sports, because Chris is so good at them, and his genes are bound to cancel mine out. Well, let's hope!
Here are some pictures of Jacey's game yesterday. She's in the RED!
Thursday, April 3, 2008
If You're Happy & You Know It...
Killian and Payton dancing to one of their favorite songs, "If You're Happy and You Know It Clap Your Hands". This is SO cute!
Sleeping through the night!
It took 14 months, but I think it's safe to say that Payton is officially sleeping through the night. All night in her own crib! WOO HOO! FINALLY!
She's had sleep problems since the day she was born. She was never a good napper, and I still can't put her down in her crib to fall asleep at night, she usually has to fall asleep in the swing. I know, I know, very bad mommy! We tried CIO with her and it did NOT work. Actually, I think it backfired and made her sleeping problems worse! So then she ended up in our bed every night. Against Chris's wishes of course, but it was so much easier to pull her into bed with me when she woke up at 1, 2, 3, or 4:00 am!
I always thought that I would NEVER allow my bed to turn into a "family bed". Kids belonged in their own beds, not in mine. Well, one thing having twins has taught me is to never say never. I will never judge someone for the way they decide to parent or do things ever again. You just never know how you will handle a situation until you're forced to face it. Especially if it has to do with sleep, which is so important!
And then there is the teething. People always ask me if they're teething when I talk about her sleeping issues. With multiples, you are in a constant state of teething, one of them always seems to be cutting a tooth. I'm hoping that this sleeping through the night is not short lived, and doesn't mean that she's just not teething at this very moment.
Then there's my sweet Killian, who since day one has been a wonderful sleeper. I can put him down at naptime or bedtime, and he just rolls over and falls asleep. What a good boy! :)
She's had sleep problems since the day she was born. She was never a good napper, and I still can't put her down in her crib to fall asleep at night, she usually has to fall asleep in the swing. I know, I know, very bad mommy! We tried CIO with her and it did NOT work. Actually, I think it backfired and made her sleeping problems worse! So then she ended up in our bed every night. Against Chris's wishes of course, but it was so much easier to pull her into bed with me when she woke up at 1, 2, 3, or 4:00 am!
I always thought that I would NEVER allow my bed to turn into a "family bed". Kids belonged in their own beds, not in mine. Well, one thing having twins has taught me is to never say never. I will never judge someone for the way they decide to parent or do things ever again. You just never know how you will handle a situation until you're forced to face it. Especially if it has to do with sleep, which is so important!
And then there is the teething. People always ask me if they're teething when I talk about her sleeping issues. With multiples, you are in a constant state of teething, one of them always seems to be cutting a tooth. I'm hoping that this sleeping through the night is not short lived, and doesn't mean that she's just not teething at this very moment.
Then there's my sweet Killian, who since day one has been a wonderful sleeper. I can put him down at naptime or bedtime, and he just rolls over and falls asleep. What a good boy! :)
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Anniversary Vacation
For our 3-year wedding anniversary, Chris and I went on a one-night mini vacation. It's been almost 2 years since we have been able to do anything like that! Killian and Payton stayed with Grandma and Papa. I was really nervous about leaving them overnight, not that I was concerned that something would happen, but that I would miss them so much that I wouldn't enjoy myself. I did miss them a lot, but I did enjoy myself too, the break was nice, and I think we really needed it.
We went to Morongo Casino, and it was so much fun! We went to a restaurant on the top floor and we ate one of the most expensive dinners I've ever had! It was nice to sit and eat dinner together and have a real conversation without "pass the sippy" or "more cheerios?" involved. Our room was really nice and we got room service in the morning before we left - a first for both of us. The best part - we came home winners! I'm not a big gambler, so coming home with $100 more than I left with is such a big deal to me! And Chris won so much money at blackjack!
I couldn't get home fast enough on our way back. I seriously felt like I was having physical withdrawals from the kids one point. It sure was nice getting home and kissing their squishy cheeks!
We went to Morongo Casino, and it was so much fun! We went to a restaurant on the top floor and we ate one of the most expensive dinners I've ever had! It was nice to sit and eat dinner together and have a real conversation without "pass the sippy" or "more cheerios?" involved. Our room was really nice and we got room service in the morning before we left - a first for both of us. The best part - we came home winners! I'm not a big gambler, so coming home with $100 more than I left with is such a big deal to me! And Chris won so much money at blackjack!
I couldn't get home fast enough on our way back. I seriously felt like I was having physical withdrawals from the kids one point. It sure was nice getting home and kissing their squishy cheeks!
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