Aunties

My sister, Katie, and I have been very blessed to live close to each other and to be involved with our nieces and nephews. I'm so thankful to share in the joys of motherhood with her! I don't know what I do without Katie, my sister and best friend!

Move Over

Tonight as the boys played in their crib, Seth kept crowding Sammy out. So, Sam decided to just stand behind Seth. They are just so darn cute. We're having a blast being parents of twins.

Boys Eat Grass

Well, my easy days of putting the boys on a blanket outside to play while I weed, are officially over. Seth is now crawling, and each time I set him sitting down, he tipped onto his tummy to go get that grass. I tried to prevent him several times, but then decided that he was going eat grass eventually, why not get it over with. Sammy was more timid, and didn't crawl onto the grass, but still managed to pull some up and put it in his mouth. I have to admit, it was really hard for me to just let go and let them be boys. But...I did it! One of hundreds of days to come where Seth and Sam will get dirty!

9 Months Old!

                          Sammy: 17 lbs. 5 oz.  27 3/4 in.                Seth: 16 lbs. 15 oz., 27 1/8 in.

Wow! Our boys are already 9 months old; time flies with twins. I've decided that this is a great age for us: we've had a wonderful month. The boys are sleeping wonderfully (from 7:30-7:30).  Therefore, I am rested, energized, and happy.

We had their 9 month check-up last week. Ben went with me, thank goodness. It's so nice to have an extra pair of hands at the doctor, especially when it comes to shots. The highlight of the visit: as I was chatting with the doctor, Ben started laughing. I looked over to see Seth chewing on Sammy's big toe. Oh, twins, you are so funny! The doctor got a big kick out of it too! The boys are growing nicely: they are in the 10% for weight, 25% for height, and 50% for head. As Ben said, "Tall, skinny, and with big heads. That sounds about right for Morris boys."

Both boys are about ready to crawl. Seth is a bit more active and probably will crawl first. Seth will also walk along the length of the crib, while Sam is content to just stand. I'm pretty sure this is a reflection of their personalities.

I'm not in a rush for them to crawl, as I feel my freedom to leave them playing together will slip away. I better start shopping for some gates!

P.S. I did make the vests...aren't they cute!