My worst fear has arrived... Ryan is moving. I know, it was going to happen eventually... but now life gets much more interesting.
Ahhh! TV Remote!
Attacking mommy
Dec 14, 2009
Dec 12, 2009
Ooey Gooey ~ December 12, 2009
If you look closely you can see the teeth cutting through on both boys. Matthew is getting a second tooth already, his bottom left. Ryan has been up a lot the past few nights, and we are hoping this is just from the teething pain. They were sleeping so well before... maybe waking (to the point where I have to get up) once or twice in 8 hours.
Dec 9, 2009
Tub Time ~ December 9, 2009
So, we have two teethers now. Ryan has a tooth visible also, looks like his bottom right is going to cut soon. Now it makes sense why he always has to be chewing on something, including his brother's arm/leg/shoulder. Matthew's bottom left has cut, pretty soon he will have a toothy smile.
We gave them their first tub bath the other night. Ryan had a blast with all the toys and he really loved to splash around. We realized we need the no slip stickers before we try a bath again, because they got pretty slippery especially when they got excited. Here's a video of that. Peanut liked all the toys too and decided she needed a bath after the boys were done. She wasn't as excited about the bath as soon as she realized she didn't get to play with the toys too.
According to the ped's office visit yesterday, Matthew weighs 19 pounds 11 oz, and Ryan is 19 pounds 3 oz. But that was fully clothed, probably with a wet diaper also. ;) I estimate them to be around 18.5 pushing 19 pounds... still growing great!
We gave them their first tub bath the other night. Ryan had a blast with all the toys and he really loved to splash around. We realized we need the no slip stickers before we try a bath again, because they got pretty slippery especially when they got excited. Here's a video of that. Peanut liked all the toys too and decided she needed a bath after the boys were done. She wasn't as excited about the bath as soon as she realized she didn't get to play with the toys too.
According to the ped's office visit yesterday, Matthew weighs 19 pounds 11 oz, and Ryan is 19 pounds 3 oz. But that was fully clothed, probably with a wet diaper also. ;) I estimate them to be around 18.5 pushing 19 pounds... still growing great!
Dec 1, 2009
A Sitter and a Belly Surfer ~ December 1, 2009
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We definitely did, although it was busy, and the drive doesn't get easier... The boys are pretty good in the car, but after 12 hours, I can't blame them for getting a bit cranky and wanting out of the carseats!
The boys will be seven months old on Saturday, and growing so fast! Matthew is sitting unassissted pretty well now, although he still tends to topple over just when you aren't watching.
Ryan sits ok... he falls more than his brother, but that's probably because he doesn't get as much practice. Ryan is so comfortable on his stomach that usually I let him play on his stomach while I watch Matthew sit... it's a bit hard to watch them both sit up at the same time, unless of course daddy is home. I call Ryan my "belly surfer" because he spins all the way around on his belly and is starting to push himself backwards. It won't be long (I am thinking by Christmas the latest) he will figure out how to move forward.
Note the onesies in the pictures above... our friend Kirk and his sister bought them for the boys. I had them in the onesies for Halloween day, but had to get them in them again before they outgrew them. They are so cute!
Matthew is definitely getting a tooth. I thought I saw some white on the trip home on Saturday and today it is definitely there... it looks like he will have his first tooth in a few days... his bottom right. Amazingly he hasn't complained too much, except for today and yesterday, and he only cries when he bites on something hard. I could have swore Ryan would have cut the first tooth... he has been so cranky and mouthing everything in sight for months.
Here are some links to videos I uploaded of the boys to YouTube. I can't upload them directly to the blog anymore (or just haven't figured out how yet).
This video is of Matthew and Grandpa Peterson. He kept pulling Grandpa's hand back to his mouth to talk some more.
The next video is of my belly surfer in action. Matthew is making noise in the background. :)
Hope you enjoy them!
Nov 10, 2009
Wonderful Morning ~ November 10, 2009
Today we are celebrating the first day after the boys have slept through the night. It has only taken six months to happen, but hip hip hooray for them (and mommy)! I hope this is just the start and not just because the boys had a very busy day yesterday.
They had their six month check-up yesterday, and both boys are still 50% for weight, 75% for height and 90% for head size (big brains, right?). They got 4 (!) shots, not including the H1N1, which the office did not receive enough supply of. Then afterwards we went and got our family picture taken for Christmas. They turned out great! And then to top off the day, the boys got to start solid foods last night. They enjoyed some squash mixed in with their cereal. Maybe all that together helped them sleep better... but I am not complaining!
Here is a picture we took this past weekend of the boys and I at Powder Valley Nature Center in St. Louis. I was hoping for more fall color, but I guess with all the rain we got recently, all the leaves were off the trees already and all the color we had was brown and green. We will have to try again next year!
Nov 1, 2009
Happy Halloween ~ November 1, 2009
I hope you all had a wonderful Halloween. Here is a picture of the boys in their costume, made by Grandma Smith. We didn't do much Trick-or-Treating, just went out and saw the neighbors.
In memory of Great- Grandpa Peterson and Great- Grandpa Smith. We will always remember you in our hearts.
Oct 14, 2009
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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