6 Months Old
Ok- I cannot believe it, my babies are 6 month old. Where has the time gone? They are doing so great & growing.... already too fast for me! Sorry, I have been a bit of a bad blogger, it's hard to find time!! To fill you in a bit on what they have been up to... Austen is weighing 16lbs 10oz, I know what the heck!! You'd never know he was a preemie! He has 2 teeth, yes 2! Very cute, both bottom front teeth. I've tried to get a picture, but I haven't had much luck. He has also rolled from back to front- the first few times it took quite a lot of effort, today he is doing it without much problem at all- way to go Austen!! Caitlen weighs 13lbs & just giggles all the time.. oh, it's sooo cute!! I think she is going to be our social butterfly- she loves to look at people & make them laugh! She will just keep laughing if you keep laughing. Brooklen weighs 13lbs 3oz, yep she weighs more than Caitlen... it doesn't look like it because Caitlen is an inch longer, but Brooklen passed her & is staying a little ahead. Brooklen is my serious one, she takes everything in... not wanting to miss a beat, but takes a bit more time to warm up to people... once she does she smiles so big it looks like her cheeks are going to burst! Oh, they are so cute & I'm loving every moment with them. We are excited for their first Christmas!
Not only are my babies 6 months old, but it's the middle of December- yikes! We have been super busy since Thanksgiving- the trips had a great Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving day we went up to Dusty & Monica's to spend Thanksgiving with D.J.'s family- it was very nice. Then the following weekend we went to my mom's- what a house full- it was a blast & we figured it was a practice for Christmas. I do have to say I was impressed all the adults were able to sit down for Thanksgiving at the same time & the dinner was delicious! I have been working quite a bit- it's the holiday season so that is expected. I do have to say there are a lot of grumpy shoppers out there-- where's the holiday spirit? I think a little snow would help with that, but I'd like to say- there is no need to be grouchy to the salesperson--it's now our fault you're not done shopping! For those of you who don't know I picked up a part-time job at Baby Gap on nights & weekends... it's harder to leave than I thought it was going to be, but I think it's good for everyone. Good for me to get out & good for D.J. to have some alone time with the trips. He does a great job with them, he is a great dad!!
We are almost ready for Christmas- I got my Christmas cards out in the mail- yeah! I think I have most of the shopping done, but I need to wrap yet. I'd like to make some more Christmas candy- spent the morning with mom making some candy- yum yum! but I'd like to make a couple more things & then get everything packed up for our long weekend in Cedar Rapids. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!!!