Meeting Ducky ~ October 14, 2009

In order to help Matthew enjoy tummy time a little more, and build up his strength, I found this ducky water pool at the store. The baby lays on the ducky toy and it's belly is filled with water, with little foam fishes that "swim" when the water moves around. So far both boys like it, Matthew tolerates tummy time now, but is no where near as strong as Ryan. But he sure likes to talk! He doesn't say much yet... mostly "ah-oooos" but it sure is cute!

Both boys also slept unusually well the other night. I did not hear them fuss until 6AM! But then last night they were back to their normal routine... up at least 3 times each, but at least it gives me hope that someday *hopefully soon* they will sleep 8 hours. Ever since we cut their feeding at 3, they have been eating cereal so much better (and drinking a lot more milk!). I think soon we will graduate on to cereal twice a day, if they keep eating so well.

I am also attaching a video of Ryan rolling from his back to his stomach. Watch out world, he will be on the move soon!

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Five Months ~ October 7, 2009

I am sorry I haven't posted in a while. We stopped feeding the boys at 3AM recently, and I have been up with them when they wake at night. I have needed the noon nap time for a nap of my own! Things are going much better now, it has been almost two weeks since we cut the feeding, and Ryan has slept through the night twice now. Matthew on the other hand still gets up a few times, but the past few nights he has only woken up 4-5 times (rather than every 10-30 minutes...).



We had our first Parents As Teachers meeting yesterday. I am not sure if they do this in every state, but here in Missouri they sponsor a free program to check and make sure your preschool aged children are on course for their age. Both boys are doing well, we just need to work on sleeping longer... :)



Ryan successfully rolled from his back to his stomach yesterday. He has been almost there for over a month now, yesterday was the first day I saw him go completely over. We will have a mover here in no time. Time to baby proof the house!



Both boys are getting better at sitting unsupported, but it will still be a little while before they master that.



Matthew has mastered squealing... and that is pretty much all he does now when he is happy. He definitely likes the attention it gets.



Here are some recent pictures. Hope to have more soon!

Ryan reading his book

Matthew chatting on the phone

Wearing Grandpa's hat while apple picking

A rare occurrence, especially during pictures

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