The trouble with twins

We decided to do one nursery for the boys. This has been working out fabulously until now. During naptime, Keller turns his body around in his crib so he can "play" with Maguire. They laugh and talk and I can hear them in there when they are supposed to be sleeping. Ugh. This makes my days unbelievably long. By the time dinner rolls around they are fussy and tired and a huge mess because they partied all day. Last night, Keller fell asleep before he could even take his first bite. He may not be our kid. Neither one of us have EVER been too tired to eat. The thighs look suspiciously familiar however . . .

Picture perfect

I got a new camera this weekend and took a ton of pictures. Here are some of my favorites . . .

Here there and everywhere

Our trip to Santa Cruz was short but very sweet! The boys were AMAZING on the drive there and slept great in the hotel cribs and then some with us in the big bed.

It sure is different "vacationing" with kids. We took a short walk on the Santa Cruz beach boardwalk (I wasn't impressed) then headed back to the room where Mike and I ate $60.00 worth of room service cheeseburgers then shared a bottle of wine on the patio. At least the view was beautiful.

The homeopath we visited in Santa Cruz was just what we had been looking for. She reaffirmed our belief in all things natural when it comes to treating our kids ailments. Sometimes Mike and I feel so pressured to conform even though we don't feel it is what is best for us. I just have to keep reminding myself that these are OUR children! We have been using the remedy for Keller's skin along with a moisture barrier and a fish oil supplement. Guess what? In just a few short days, we have seen considerable improvement in his arms! They aren't completely healed yet but we are hopeful.

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Christmas was definitely a different experience this year. Mike got to be home with us a lot more than usual and I loved every minute of it! Santa didn't come this year but the boys got some fun presents like a new red wagon from Mike's parents!

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Maguire has figured out how to get where he wants to go by scooting, rolling or army crawling. He is already over his toys and into things like cell phones and remote controls. I was loving this age because I could lay them on a blanket with toys to load the dishwasher or do some laundry and they'd be there when I got back. I'm in for it now.

We are currently on our way to Santa Cruz to see a homeopath for Keller. I'm listening to him cry as we speak. I would never under normal circumstances take them this far but we are getting desperate! The poor guy itches all of the time and his skin looks terrible. The "help" we are getting in town consists of prescriptions and steroids. I'm praying for a healthy natural alternative for him. I'll let all of you know!

Then and now

Then . . .

I got this mini video camera to take videos of the boys on a whim. I haven't been that great about it but I got it out tonight because Keller was cracking up (which of course stopped when I took out the camera). I thought I'd post one I took of them talking and fussing this evening for my Colorado family and I started flipping through old videos. I found this one of them as teeny tiny babies looking like little old adorable men. Mike was watching them with me and we were ooooing and ahhhing about how cute they were and are. I said, "let's have another one soon." He promptly left the room and I snapped back into reality. That was close.

Now . . .

Just the facts

Bad news: Boys are snorty and congested
Good news: My Christmas shopping is done
Bad news: Keller's face got a rash-avocado maybe?
Good news: Today is Mike's birthday and we get to go on a date!
Bad news: I have to miss coffee with Holly on Friday to go to work
Good news: I went to a twin mom group last night and I think it has the potential to be fun
Random news: We bought a handgun yesterday . . . not quite sure how I feel about it yet

Holy Guacamole

The boys had their first meal yesterday. It was organic as it comes-an avocado straight from their Papa's tree. They loved it! I watched Keller like a freak all day because I was sure he was going to have some crazy reaction but all was well-phew.