Our family of five has survived the first 2 weeks! It has been a fun ride so far. Sometimes it is hard, sometimes we get peed on, sometimes we cry, sometimes we laugh and sometimes we all nap!
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Hannah and Henry napping in their crib. I love that Henry is smiling - what could he be dreaming about? |
Cali has been amazing! She has been such a big helper and loves her babies! As she leaves for school in the morning she tells me to "Be careful with my babies, momma!" I love how she loves them and has accepted them. She is still the fastest to tell them apart.
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Cali feeding Henry his "mommy milk" |
Nick is back working full time at church so I have had helpers here at the house with me. It is super nice to have an extra set of hands with two babies and a toddler! Another huge blessing is our wonderful church family has been brining meals. This is something that really has a huge impact on me! Trying to plan dinner in the midst of making sure babies are feed, clean, the toddler is happy and the house isn't a disaster is just one thing that I don't have time for.
The twins are back to their birth weights and eating only breast milk. We are doing a mix of nursing and bottles. They eat every 3 hours during the day and every 3-4 hours at night (whenever they wake up). They sleep well but not always when we want them to. Henry had his nights and days off a few days this week. It is amazing that Nick and I can function on so little sleep.
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Henry sporting a mohawk after a bath |
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Hannah relaxing in the bouncer |
For Thanksgiving we stayed home and had a small meal with just the 5 of us. Nick's side came over Saturday for lunch.
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Cali, Maw Maw, Leigha, and Henry |
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Hannah, Uncle Andy and Leigha |
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Friday we even managed to get our Christmas tree up. Cali did a great job of decorating the bottom half. |
Today is my first full day home by myself with the kids. Luckily Cali is at play school this morning and Nick will be home to help for a little while at lunch. Off to get some laundry folded before the twins wake up! Wait - Henry's crying. I almost got something done!
Pam and Nick, You have such a beautiful family! Cali is such a wonderful big sister! God bless you and your family always! Love, Mr. and Mrs. Westen
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane! We are truly blessed!
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