New Photos from December 2008

Playing together

Maia

Callia

With their dollies

...in case you still can't tell them apart

Almost 5 months!

We are all enjoying having Daddy home more often and we are so relieved all went well with his project. He is still wrapping things up at work and we are busy getting ready for Christmas. Our days are very, very full and I find it best to keep to a routine so the girls are not too overtired and cranky by evening. Right now, since they are sleeping 3 naps a day we are staying close to home more often since going anywhere gets them too excited and they don't nap well. Then it makes our evenings very difficult trying to get them to sleep when they are so overtired. Thank goodness for on-line shopping (we are avoiding malls and shops) - pushing a double stroller around all those crowds does not appeal to me in the least! Hopefully, we'll stay healthier too!

The girls are doing very well and we are getting into more of a routine each day. It's nice to have a more predictable schedule since I can most often count on some time that they will nap at the same time. Then I can get some chores done! I have never worked so hard in my life and I wish I was 10 years younger and had more energy. It is by far the most amazing and wonderful job I have had and I enjoy every minute I spend with these two little beings.

Callia & Daddy

Callia is such a joy. She is incredibly sweet and loves to smile and coo. Her hand / eye coordination is amazing and she loves to be read to, taking in all things visual. She also is so alert in social settings, looking all around and "interacting" with others with many verbal sounds. Her favorite song right now is "5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" - she coos and goos whenever I say it to her. I wish she would smile for the camera since she has the sweetest smile...someday I will catch it!

Maia

Maia is such a sweetie. She loves to be sung to and spoken to. Some of her favorite songs include: "Itsy Bitsy Spider" and "Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes". She also giggles hysterically when I sing, " Ice, Ice Baby" to her. Both girls are very ticklish and crack up at Mommy being silly. I can say anything to Maia and she laughs and laughs. She is making many new sounds but mostly one that sounds similar to a pterodactyl. This is especially fun at 3 am. Maia adores her sister and just wants to touch her when I put them near each other. They often reach out and hold hands which is incredibly precious.

Here are some pictures of the girls in some Christmas outfits given to them by my cousin's parents' in law. They are so sweet!

Daddy's home!!!

Callia

Jason has been working so hard this past month on a project for work that required him to work nights and weekends recently. The demo for the project was on December 4th and went amazingly well! We are so proud of him and are thrilled to have him home now. The girls only saw him for a few minutes each day but always had a smile for him when they did see him. Now we are enjoying lots of time with Daddy since he has taken the month of December off.


The girls are changing so much and have many new "tricks". Callia is over 14 lbs and smiles, coos and giggles whenever she can. She loves to have books read to her and is great at tummy time. Her neck strength is amazing and I can see her sitting up in another month or so. Callia's new trick is sticking her tongue out and trying to make "strawberries".


Maia continues to make us laugh with her funny expressions. She has started rice cereal and isn't sure if she likes it yet (Callia definitely does not like it quite yet) but eats a little bit. She also rolled over for the first time yesterday! Both girls have been attempting to roll but Maia pushed herself over all the way and hasn't done it since! Our favorite new "Maia trick" is that she growls whenever we show her this lion rattle she has and ask "What does the lion say?" It is very cute and I think she is a genius in the making.


I am doing well and just totally love being a mom. It is hard work taking care of twins but worth every second. They are both such different little beings and it is so fun getting to know them. We are all looking forward to our first Christmas with the girls and will celebrate with their grandparents at our house. Last year, I was so sick for Christmas and didn't put up any decorations (bad morning sickness). It's really wonderful that we can truly enjoy the holiday this year with our daughters.

PS. Sorry these pictures are a few months old but Jason hasn't had time to upload more recent ones yet.

Maia