The Twins New Games and More

Amittai and Orion have a few new games that they find entertaining.
They love to get into the laundry baskets (sometimes empty and sometimes not) and play. Sometimes they both climb into the same basket, which can be hilarious or ugly depending on their mood, and other times they push two baskets next to each other and each hop in one. They giggle at each other, read books to each other and sometimes even dance.
The second new game I am not too fond of but they are. They have discovered the noise and visual entertainment that comes from throwing things through the gate down the stairs. Recently all of Elijahs cars, action figures, metal water bottles, cups and clothes have taken the fall.
They have also figured out how to push each others buttons by putting their arm in the other one's "personal space" at the kitchen table. They have an all out screaming battle and continue doing it to make the other mad.
Orion is walking full time now and Ty is standing for short periods of time and thinking about taking steps.
We are diligently working on getting them to sleep through the night and night weaning. This is going very well. I am looking forward to a full nights sleep in the VERY near future.
Elijah made my day yesterday when he repeated to me all evening, "mommy, you made me so proud. Mommy, you made me so happy" after he helped me make corn to go with dinner (he added the butter and salt) and then I let him vaccum the living room couches and floor. There is not sweeter little boy than this one!!!
Aubreys reading is moving along. She prefers the hands on activities but I have caught her recently sitting down with a book once in awhile. She is really enjoying the warmer weather and being outside more and she has started her birthday wish list.
Anika continues to read everything she can get her hands on. She finished the first Little House on the Prairie book in 2 weeks and is now working through the second. She recently has enjoyed asking to be "in charge" for a short period of time while I put the babies down for a nap. She then makes Aubrey and Elijah a snack that usually involves juice, with a straw of course, and a fruit or vegetable she has peeled.
That is the recent update.
Pictures to come soon!

First Birthday Fun

Still a Fan !?

Only because he has not learned any better yet, Elijah requested to wear this today (the day after their LOSS in the NFC championship game):

My Pants Are Getting Pulled Down!

Did I intrigue you with the title of this post?

I bet.

But it is the case lately. As I move throughout the house, spending most of my time it seems in the kitchen/dining room area, I have one baby hanging on each leg. And it is a problem because together, they manage to pull my pants down. So I am constantly GENTLY placing the babies away from my legs and hiking my pants up. I must say, of all of the awesome points in having TWO babies, this is not one of my favorites. In fact, it is driving me a little CRAZY!!! That and the whining which is not heard when I am out of sight and mind (or so I have been told).

But those two adorable babies turned one last week. Can you believe it!! It definitely was the fastest year of my life!! We celebrated with smoothies after dinner on the night of their big day after we sang Happy Birthday to each of them. We were then joined last Saturday by family and friends to watch them enjoy their first cupcakes!
I must admit, leading up to their first birthday, I was emotional and stressed out, downright crabby and spending WAY too much time reflecting on all of the events of that day one year ago. BUT after a lovely challenge from Shawn (he knows how to get me to think) and some prayer the morning or their first birthday, I had a sense of peace that day and celebrated!

We timed the family celebration on Saturday perfectly between naps and had two very happy and entertaining 1 year old boys! They enjoyed opening gifts, showing their new tricks and eating sweet frosting!
Then the best part happened after everyone was gone and second naps were taken, as I cleaned up the kitchen that evening, the two of them settled in the living room with their new toys. Ty with a book and Orion with a ball and they played! For almost an hour, they made their way from toy to book while giggling at each other once in a while.
I will post pictures soon!









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The One and Only Elijah Shawn

The cutest snowboy ever!!!





The other day the older kids were playing downstairs when I heard Aubrey crying and claiming Elijah had stepped on her leg. When I asked Elijah if he had stepped on her leg he replied, "no". I asked if he was lying or telling the truth and he said, "I am not lying. I did not step on her leg, I did not punch her, I did not bite her, I did not push her, I did not hit her and I did not stab her". I guess he covered all of the bases!

Dancing Snowman to Rival Sword Dancer

New Pictures