Trouble with a capital T

I am beyond exhausted today. I was a saint (again - he he) and watched the kids all day - so Matt could watch lots of football (he wants it known that he helped feed the babies). They had me running around ALL DAY. Our house is totally locked down with gates and other safety gear so normally I can let them roam free and not have to chase after them.  Until they got good at climbing. God help me. Don't get me wrong, it was funny and cute at first (thus the photos). But now I just run around screaming "no climbing" and "danger" and removing babies from places they should not be (screaming, throwing their bodies around). Here are some highlights:

The first series is in the 3rd floor playroom. I turned around for ONE second and both C&S have climbed onto their toy chest.

 

So not only did the climb up and stand up on the toy chest and play with light switches and door knobs, but Caleb also climbed from the toy chest to the radiator. Good times. Rather than hone my discipline skills, I carried them out the playroom and back to their room where there aren't any things to climb (since I removed the rocking chair). Or so I thought.

I actually knew they do these things in their room, but at least when the climb or fall they're a lot closer to the ground and it's carpeted.

 

The changing table is fun to play in, for those in the market for a changing table, look for good construction. This bottom is about to collapse under their weight.

 

Oh, and besides the changing table in and of itself, they go after the phone wires, which you can kind of see behind the table. Which is better than the plugs, which was what they (ahem, Caleb) were going after before I switched the changing table and their dresser (which is also locked down with drawer latches. But I digress.

Following dinner, which Matt lovingly made, we let them loose downstairs. And guess what Caleb did? Climbed into (in no particular order): his stroller, his chair (ok, that's allowed), and finally the bench in the front hall. Here we are.

 

 

Am now celebrating my sainthood with a glass of wine, a roaring fire, and the Golden Globes. Amen.

Red and Brown, Brown and Red

I really butchered Sarah's bangs. Sigh.

Anyway, we went for a patchwork look with Caleb and Sarah's outfit today. They both have terrible runny noses (and me too, but I have the advantage of knowing how to use tissues) but were in great spirits.

Having fun chasing each other under the crib...

Matt's First Day Alone

Nanny Barbara had a doctor's appointment and I went to work so that left Matt home alone with C&S. I knew they'd be fine - I'm not what you'd call a worrier. But I did think it was funny to come home to find them still in their PJs.

Caleb enjoying the Skip Hop foam mats (buyer beware, all these mats are in pieces!)

And of course the remote.

But the best ever? That'd be a blackberry. You want to see two kids fight? Drop your Blackberry or iPhone into the pit...

Folks, moral of the story is...when you're outnumbered, call in reinforcements.
Thanks Aunt Amy for stopping by!

More Birthday Photos

Courtesy of Kate and Ron...

12 month check up

We went to the pediatrician today for the babies (is there an apostrophe here?) 12 month check up. Matt and I always overestimate how much they weigh and today was no exception. We were guessing 25 lbs - came up a bit short.

Caleb:
20 lbs 2 oz (15%)
31 inches (85%)

Sarah:
20 lbs 8 oz (40%)
30 1/2 inches (90%)

Their appointment was otherwise uneventful, which is good. Besides the long wait, which was bad. The results of their routine bloodwork came back normal - but I tell you, this is no finger-prick blood test. It's a needle in the arm, two vials of blood, blood test. For the love of god, on a 11 month old?

Birthday Video

More to come later...

Cute Shots - Day after Christmas

Slacker, I know. But here are some cute photos of the babies running around the day after Christmas. I bought these cute Christmas PJs at Target but they came 2 per pack-and not unisex- I would have loved that. So, Caleb and Sarah wore them on Christmas Eve and Christmas night (and therefore, the day after Christmas).

Happy New Year!

I woke up to the New Year (at 6 am) to see that Caleb has two new teeth! He was waking up super early last week so I guess that's why. Sarah didn't get up today until 7:40, she's such a good sleeper. Matt and I take turns getting up with the babies on the weekends and I was a saint (if I do say so myself) and took this morning from Matt. So, that meant not going too crazy last night. Had some wine, watched the ball drop and went to bed. Kind of like last year, sans the wine. It's crazy to think a whole year has gone by. Wow was I clueless. Here's to learning new things in Year 2. Cheers!