This month it seems like we are all starting to settle in a little bit. For the most part, the girls know the difference between night and day. They are usually only fussy in the middle of the night if something is bothering them. And they have dropped the midnight feeding .... And moved it to 2 a.m. But still, we can go to sleep ourselves instead of waiting for that midnight feed to happen. Usually Parker is the one that wakes up hungry, so we wake Payton up to eat too. I'm ready for that girl to gain a little more weight (or for her to actually finish her bottle when we give it to her the FIRST time!) so she can sleep a little longer between night time feedings. They both seem to have acid reflux, and even in medication, it isn't fool proof. I think that this is the cause of their discomfort in the middle if the night.
I have also been trying to get them to take one good nap in their room everyday. I swaddle them and put them in their Rock and Plays somewhere around Barrett's nap time so all the kids can sleep at the same time (in theory). Since they cat nap on and off all day, they actually take a really long afternoon nap (once I get them settled).
FINALLY Newborn Pictures Up!
And I LOVE this canvas my Aunt Susan painted for the girls. Actually, she's responsible for this whole wall.
Now that we are starting to get in the swing of things, the girls are getting some more tummy time. Payton HATES it, but Parker doesn't really seem to mind. They both found the mirror on the activity mat, and it captivated both if them. I need to figure out a way both babies can see it at the same time!
Tummy Time
(Payton is trying to escape)
Aunt Lindsey came to visit! Jordan spent the weekend at Gamma and Poppy's house so Lindsey could spend time time playing with us! (Baby girls, you have NO idea how much fun it is going to be to grow up with a sister. I pray that you two are as close as your Aunt Lindsey and I are. Having a best friend that is family and ALWAYS has your back, or thinks you're funny even when nobody else does, is a priceless gift).
Aunt Lindsey and Parker
After a couple of rough nights where we were literally up all night, I decided it was time to reintroduce myself to coffee.
Good Girls Letting Mommy Finish My Coffee
They spend a lot of time in their Nap Nannies. This is the easiest way to feed them, give them their medicine, and where big brother gives snuggles:
Heeeey Sister!
First Pretend Phone Call
Smiling in her Sleep
Big Brother and His Girls
Feeding Time
Anyone Else Think They Look Alike?
I've started to be able to get dresses while the girls are awake. But this is typically how it goes:
Parker is fussy and NOTHING I do can help. Payton falls asleep with her paci. And Barrett is running around with my make up brushes. (See them there on the floor?) But we somehow manage to all make it out of the house .... It just takes a couple of hours to get ready!
The girls also went to Life Group with me! Once. It's stressful having two babies with you when your friends are trying to learn and have important conversations! I'm hoping to try again this summer when their aunts can come over and play with them.
Ready to Go!
Sleeping on Mommy's Lap ... for a MINUTE
We took a trip to Dallas for lunch with Nana, Papa, Aunt Mary, Aunt Rachel, and Uncle Thomas. They did great, slept he whole time, and cuddled with their grandparents. (Barrett was visiting Gamma and Poppy)
Parker and Nana
First Trip to Tiffany's!
(You know ... while we were on that side of town).
One of the things I find difficult about having twins is being able to spend one-on-one time with each of them. I pick them each up individually when they are upset, crying, hungry, hurting, need to be soothed, etc. But just hanging out with one baby at a time is a rare occurrence. So when it happens, we take pictures:
Although this is usually what it usuallylooks like:
Only Way to Keep Her Calm
People keep asking me if I am starting to see their personalities. Honestly, we spend so much time with bottles, diapers, swaddling, naps, and tummy time ... I'm not sure I've had a second to really pause and think about that. But I have noticed they have different preferences.
Parker doesn't mind getting dressed. Payton cries every time.
Parker doesn't really mind tummy time. Payton hates it. Absolutely hates it.
Payton can put herself to sleep pretty easily. Parker needs to be held or rocked in her Rock 'N Play.
Payton doesn't mind a good headband. Parker HAAAATES them:
Clearly Not Stopping Mommy
BEAUTY IS PAIN GIRLS!
Barrett loves his sisters so much. We hear "That's my sister! And she's awaaaake!" and "She's CRYING Mommy" (imagine the word crying overly drawn out) and "Sister is sleeping Mommy?" countless times throughout the day. (Yes, that last one is always a question. Always)
The other day I went to go get Payton from her bed. When I came back in the living room, Barrett was just standing there giving Parker her bottle. He said "She's hungry Mommy. And I'm giving her her bottle. She's going to eat the whole thing!"
Such a Good Helper
Perhaps the biggest news of the month is that the girls have started smiling. Daddy can get the best smiles out of them usually, but I've been successful a few times too.
We also started Mommy's birthday week celebration at Nana and Papa's house. They slept through lunch, presents, and cake. But all the Wilson cousins were able to take a picture before the girls fell asleep.
Wilson Cousins:
The Bigs AND The Littles
The Twins at Two Months:
Kinda Cute Right?
Even This One Has That "Awwwwww" Factor
Here's What Really Happened:
NEVER A DULL MOMENT AROUND HERE! :)
Things we don't want to forget:
- how sweet it is to hear them "coo"
- the way they look at themselves in the baby mirror
- how sweet the tops of their head smell when they are snuggled on Mommy or Daddy's chest
- the pure joy we feel when we get baby smiles. (And how we spend most of the time when they are awake trying to get those smile out of them!)
- how much big brother loves and adores them
