It's been an eventful few days! I have been going nuts because I keep losing and forgetting every thing, it's ridiculous and I have no idea where my head is at. But first on Friday, Summer woke up not feeling well so I thought for the first time "oh no my baby is sick!" So I ran around all day trying to fix a problem with our health insurance and then getting her in to see a doctor. It all ended up with the doctor saying there was nothing wrong with her ears and that she just had a sore throat.
Saturday we attempted to get our passports so Joe and I can go on our honeymoon but silly me, I forgot to make an appointment. After driving around looking for a place we could just walk in to, I realized I had left my driver's license at home! I just couldn't believe it. So we shall try again on Saturday.
Sunday night after spending a relaxing day at home with family, I gave the girls a bath and brought them back to their bedroom. While dressing Summer, Autumn decided to go number 2. While naked standing the crib. Unbelievable. How could she possibly know that that was the perfect moment to do so since I couldn't leave Summer on the changing table alone in order to swoop in and avert the situation somehow.. These girls!
Yesterday started out like any other Monday. The girls and I headed off to the park for a workout and some play time and anticipated the rest of the day to go as well. I chose two new recipes off pinterest and got to work on dinner while the girls banged on pots and pans around my feet. I could swear they were right there, I could hear them moving their wagon back and forth in the doorway next to me. After moments of silence I peaked around the corner to check on them, they were both huddled around something.. I found them with an open bottle of aspirin. FREAK OUT right? Actually, I didn't (thankfully). I swatted all the pills out of their hands and did the finger swipe through their mouth, in which I found none and no trace of what I thought would look like a chewed pill. I called my mom to find out an estimate of how many pills were in the bottle so I could get an idea if they had consumed any or not. I then called poison control who connected me with 911.. The rest is a whirlwind of a blur between repeating what happened to all the different paramedics and doctors, giving their history information, and trying to maintain my composure. The twins and I have been through a fair amount of scary times, but I'd have to say I was completely terrified yesterday. Beating myself up over and over about how could I let them out of my sight long enough for them to get in to so much trouble. Thankfully all tests showed there were no toxins in their bloodstream! But that didn't stop me from laying awake all night agonizing over my poor parenting. I so badly want everything to be "just so," and it's hard to cope when things aren't the way I hope they will be.
I took my babies for a follow up appointment with their pediatrician today and she assured me there is nothing to worry about when it comes to the medicine and that I did everything right in that situation. So why do I still feel so disappointed in myself? I need to find a way to not be so hard on myself, hey maybe the babies will help me with that along the way. So even though the doctor had good news about our trip to the emergency room, she didn't have as great of news about Summer's current state of health. She felt the information the clinic gave me was incorrect, that Summer doesn't have cold symptoms but that her body may be rejecting the tubes that were put in her ears. No bueno.. As of right now we are treating with drops in hopes for improvement until we can get an appointment with the specialist. So for now we wait but I will keep you all updated =)
Hope everyone has a wonderful week, I will be spending the rest of the week making up for these past few days!
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012
The joy of constant company
Earlier this week Autumn nearly gave me a heart attack! The twins were sitting happily eating lunch in their high chairs. I walked into the garage (which is adjacent to the kitchen) to put some laundry in the basket, when I walked back in Autumn was standing up with her hands in the air so darn proud of herself. Scared the poop out of me so I have been buckling them in ever since- which they hate of course.
Mom, Aunt Jo, Stephanie and I took the girls to the fair yesterday. I had a great time, I just love the fair. I love the food, playing the ridiculously impossible to win games, the exhibits and of course all the shopping. The girls did great and seemed to enjoy themselves, I was disappointed to find out they couldn't ride any rides but then we came up to the merry go round and of course had to ride! We all had our fortunes told and mine left me full of questions and seeking more. But it was definitely a fun filled day!
I've been thinking lately about how lucky I am to have my kids, not just because they are great but because they always keep me company. I've never been very good at being alone: I prefer to sit and watch tv with someone else, shop with others, and could never imagine sitting alone at a restaurant. Today I stepped out of my comfort zone and took the girls to a restaurant just us. And yes, I'm aware that I wasn't technically alone but it felt close enough since the girls aren't much of conversationalists yet. I felt strangely liberated afterwards. The girls behaved perfectly and waved at everyone who passed by, it was very enjoyable (and yummy!) I did notice some looks during our out, varying from adoration to awe to "that girl is crazy." Which is understandable since I decided not to lug the stroller in so I had a 14 month old on each of my hips and because I was talking to my silly little girls like they were my girlfriends. But I don't find any shame in that! =)
Some days are better than others but after days like today where I successfully went to the store, cleaned the house, made a yummy dinner, and did everything I could to love and care for my baby girls; I lay my head down at night feeling slightly less than SuperWoman ;)
Mom, Aunt Jo, Stephanie and I took the girls to the fair yesterday. I had a great time, I just love the fair. I love the food, playing the ridiculously impossible to win games, the exhibits and of course all the shopping. The girls did great and seemed to enjoy themselves, I was disappointed to find out they couldn't ride any rides but then we came up to the merry go round and of course had to ride! We all had our fortunes told and mine left me full of questions and seeking more. But it was definitely a fun filled day!
I've been thinking lately about how lucky I am to have my kids, not just because they are great but because they always keep me company. I've never been very good at being alone: I prefer to sit and watch tv with someone else, shop with others, and could never imagine sitting alone at a restaurant. Today I stepped out of my comfort zone and took the girls to a restaurant just us. And yes, I'm aware that I wasn't technically alone but it felt close enough since the girls aren't much of conversationalists yet. I felt strangely liberated afterwards. The girls behaved perfectly and waved at everyone who passed by, it was very enjoyable (and yummy!) I did notice some looks during our out, varying from adoration to awe to "that girl is crazy." Which is understandable since I decided not to lug the stroller in so I had a 14 month old on each of my hips and because I was talking to my silly little girls like they were my girlfriends. But I don't find any shame in that! =)
Some days are better than others but after days like today where I successfully went to the store, cleaned the house, made a yummy dinner, and did everything I could to love and care for my baby girls; I lay my head down at night feeling slightly less than SuperWoman ;)
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Sharing is Caring
As the empathetic person that I am, I am forever trying to make sure things are "fair" between the twins. If one baby has this the other gets that. You will hear "you have to be nice" and "you have to share" a lot in our household! I even had to start dividing their food before putting it in front of them (I like to count how much is being given so that it is equal) because they will pop say, blueberries, in their mouths so fast you'd think they were competing. It's not just physical things I try to spread evenly, it's my time and affection also. It kills me when I'm playing with one and look over to see the other with a sad expression on her face. Autumn seems to be more adventurous and try things first such as taking multiple steps in a row now (exciting!) so of course I want to cheer and praise her but always feel the need to acknowledge Summer as well. So what I've been doing is instead of feeling bad for Summer I will get her to try and work on whatever it is that Autumn just did and then praise her for her effort. Or sometimes I will just swoop her up and cheer her on for just being her! =)
I love their current obsession- Stuffed animals and dolls. So so sweet since both of them will hug and drag these dolls around. I also bought them giant pillow pets from Costco and they love those, it's so cute to see them dive onto them and curl up with them.
Just a couple more days before I get to see my lovely preggo cousin! Hopefully I'll remember to take lots of pictures to share the day with you all!
Love, Amber
Just a couple more days before I get to see my lovely preggo cousin! Hopefully I'll remember to take lots of pictures to share the day with you all!
Love, Amber
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Projects
I made mini apple pies inside of apples for labor day. I started by cutting the tops off and hallowing out the apples.
Babies and a Baby Shower
It's hard to believe its been a month since I've updated! It's like August didn't even happen with how quickly it disappeared. The girls are getting so big and changing so much, but I'm really enjoying their current stage- they are so much fun and have so much personality already. I'm disappointed to say that we still aren't walking but I know it'll happen eventually. Oh, and I am so looking forward to seeing the twins walk down the aisle in the flower girl dresses I've made! We also only have 2 teeth still.. Seems so strange, 13 whole months and only 2 little teeth to eat all that food. But they have been super clingy and grouchy lately so I have feeling their teeth will decide to make an appearance all at once.
The twins love books. All day long they will bury themselves in the book nook just flipping through them all, pointing and chattering at the pictures. Some of their other current favorite things include: being able to shut the doors, flipping light switches on and off, giving kisses, and pulling out everything from the cupboards. The girls have added DOG and HELLO to their vocabulary, it's hilarious that every animal they see is a "doog." Breanna got them a cozy coupe for their birthday and after waiting a month for Joe to assemble it, I decided to try myself- SUCCESS! And oh boy do they love that car. They fight to be the one inside, push it all around, and even tip it over and use it like a jungle gym. It is so sweet to see them play together. I think as an adult we forget how great the simplest things are such as hiding behind the curtains and laughing with your sister or playing follow the leader as you crawl in and around the dining table- and find it hilarious! I think they are really lucky to always have a friend around to play with, even though they fight all the time over everything, they go from tears to giggles within seconds.
I've been having so much fun helping my mom plan my cousin's baby shower! I've made all sorts of things for the games we are going to play and I made my first diaper cake! I hope she likes it.
I can't wait for the party and all the fun things I have planned but I have to keep reminding myself that I need to relax that day, haha. I met a woman recently who is expecting twins and I felt this need to tell her everything I did and all my experiences, and I think I overwhelmed her! I always want to share how I've managed to do things, not because I feel like I know it all but because I took pieces of what other moms told me and from things I read and came up with a plan that has helped us be successful, so I'd love for other moms to have that as well. But in reality, everyone's experiences and plans are different and I need to let them come up with those on their own. So I promise to be good and only give my 2 cents when asked for it. =)
The twins love books. All day long they will bury themselves in the book nook just flipping through them all, pointing and chattering at the pictures. Some of their other current favorite things include: being able to shut the doors, flipping light switches on and off, giving kisses, and pulling out everything from the cupboards. The girls have added DOG and HELLO to their vocabulary, it's hilarious that every animal they see is a "doog." Breanna got them a cozy coupe for their birthday and after waiting a month for Joe to assemble it, I decided to try myself- SUCCESS! And oh boy do they love that car. They fight to be the one inside, push it all around, and even tip it over and use it like a jungle gym. It is so sweet to see them play together. I think as an adult we forget how great the simplest things are such as hiding behind the curtains and laughing with your sister or playing follow the leader as you crawl in and around the dining table- and find it hilarious! I think they are really lucky to always have a friend around to play with, even though they fight all the time over everything, they go from tears to giggles within seconds.
I can't wait for the party and all the fun things I have planned but I have to keep reminding myself that I need to relax that day, haha. I met a woman recently who is expecting twins and I felt this need to tell her everything I did and all my experiences, and I think I overwhelmed her! I always want to share how I've managed to do things, not because I feel like I know it all but because I took pieces of what other moms told me and from things I read and came up with a plan that has helped us be successful, so I'd love for other moms to have that as well. But in reality, everyone's experiences and plans are different and I need to let them come up with those on their own. So I promise to be good and only give my 2 cents when asked for it. =)
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