Long, long couple of weeks and not quite over. The girls are starting to once again really, really (let me emphasize that word!) hate car rides. I don't want to say we'll stay locked up in the house all weekend long but yikes. As much as I try not to use tv or movies for entertainment, let's just say hubby is out this evening getting a DVD player for them - less frustration for everyone. Since I'm also a big advocate of non-distracted driving, it would help not to have insane screaming during such.
Along with that hubby is going on a month plus of feeling ill - nauseous all the time and so far we don't know why. I know all the stress going on isn't helping that at all so hoping in the next few months we can change something with our daily schedule to make it just a bit less hectic. I've thought about moving but to get the house in sellable shape, packing, etc., that idea may be more hassle than it's worth. Somehow we'll figure something out as we're both just feeling burnt out lately.
Along with that hubby is going on a month plus of feeling ill - nauseous all the time and so far we don't know why. I know all the stress going on isn't helping that at all so hoping in the next few months we can change something with our daily schedule to make it just a bit less hectic. I've thought about moving but to get the house in sellable shape, packing, etc., that idea may be more hassle than it's worth. Somehow we'll figure something out as we're both just feeling burnt out lately.
Now the girls update / side of things. And yes I'll throw in some pics so skip way down if you just want some visual fun.
Big one year old appointment: Allie is around 19.5 pounds and 30 inches tall. Audrey is 20.5 pounds and 30.5 inches tall. Doctor said they're doing fine - pretty routine visit. We're supposed to start losing the bottles which, so far, isn't going too well. But they are completely on regular milk so we're getting there. A couple of months ago we really had a routine down, but now we have very mobile "pre-toddlers" (what do you call one year olds?) They're starting to really show off their personalities and even trying to figure out each other.
Allie - very much the social butterfly. Loves to eat. She very rarely refuses any food you try. Still loves the pacifier (next thing to lose after the bottle) Loves to play peek-a-boo with any object she finds. She's started to tripod (puts her head on the floor and extends her legs) and even does a somersault here and there. Guess gymnastics aren't far away.
Allie - very much the social butterfly. Loves to eat. She very rarely refuses any food you try. Still loves the pacifier (next thing to lose after the bottle) Loves to play peek-a-boo with any object she finds. She's started to tripod (puts her head on the floor and extends her legs) and even does a somersault here and there. Guess gymnastics aren't far away.
Audrey - going through some stranger anxiety. Picky, picky eater and without warning. One day she may eat a certain food at a restaurant, but try it at home and no way. Also loves to makes the overly dramatic expressions if you dare feed her something she hates. She, moreso than Allie, is into manipulating her toys - putting little people in the bus, putting the balls back in the holder, etc..... She also will give toys to anyone who's around.
Picture time - my sister and her boyfriend were in town the past week and took, literally, hundreds of pics so I'm borrowing some from her
Audrey and her bus toy (with the water bottle in it of course)
Stroller time (haha bonus points if you guess who's who)
Audrey
On the carousel
Allie
Allie
Do whatever you have to to make everyone happy in the car. A has a dvd player, the twins do not - unless it is a long distance type trip then we hook it up. I give them books, or turn on the music and they are happy (I'm lucky - I know).
ReplyDeleteA month sick?! That's crazy! I hope he can figure out what is going on and be on the med, soon.
OMG, they just look so big. They are only a few pounds bigger than my girls but boy they look big in the pictures. I hope you figure out something with the car and traveling. I feel for you.
ReplyDeleteThey are so grown up! I love their hair. I'm sorry you are having such a rough time in the car - I'm guessing they are out of their infant seats and in regular car seats now? I hope the DVD player works. We also have a mirror above Micah's seat - he can look in it and see me (looking at him in the rear view mirror) and he smiles and waves. I also give Micah toys in the car. I still have Micah rear facing, but I know some people turn their babies around once they hit 20 lbs and 1 year and their babies are happier forward facing. Do you have music playing for them? We play Sesame Street and we will sing a few "comfort" songs for Micah, and that really helps when he gets cranky. - Tkeys
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how big they look!
ReplyDeleteWe struggled for a long time with car rides and the DVD player (and maturation) really helped. Really, really helped. I think that they also go through phases, but that's just me.