Catching up...

OK, well obviously the first year of twins was just too much for me to keep up with blogging.  I am going to try to do better.  That being said my babies are turning 1 this friday.  Some things I've learned about having mutliples throughout this past year.....

* I will always look like a circus out in public.  In the grocery store I wear one in my ergo and one sits in the cart
*  I will always get asked, are they twins? And I will always be polite and say yes, even though I am  thinking "really? they are dressed exactly the same, identical and weigh the same..."
*  I will always be tired (I'm really hoping I am proved wrong on this one)
*  I will constantly have something to do, laundry, cleaning, playing, cooking.... the list goes on.
*  I will have great days and bad days... and terrible days.
*  I will always have double the hugs, kisses and loves.
*  I will ALWAYS be grateful that I was blessed with two beautiful babies who are more than I could have ever asked for.

Here's some pictures of my boys from the last year...

The boys film their first commercial!!

The boys had their first audition and booked it!  It was a lot of fun seeing what it's like to film a commercial.  The boys had their own dressing room with their name on it.  They casted Charlie as the lead and Ethan as the back up.  Charlie did so well that they didn't even need Ethan to film.

Here is the link to the commercial!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-Tw6Iw3qKA

One year ago today...

On July 29th, 2011 we found out we were pregnant.  At that time we were so happy to be bringing a baby into the world and starting our family.  We had NO idea that we would be blessed with two perfect babies.  It is so much fun watching them grow and become little boys.  Time needs to slow down just a little bit! 

It's amazing that these little gummy bears turned into...

THIS:

Charlie eating cereal

Ethan eating cereal

 Ethan was not happy with the spoon - although he loves it now! 

4 month check-up

Time flies!  The boys are already 4 months old.  They are looking great.  They got 2 shots and an oral vaccine.  Unfortunately, that night they were VERY unhappy and uncomfortable.  Then next morning they were back to new.  The doctor said we can start sleep training YAY!! She suggested we start with cereal and see if that helps keep them full longer.  As of now they are still waking every 3 hours to eat.  I didn't want to start solids until 6 months but I am willing to try anything to get a little more sleep.  

Here are their stats:

Ethan

Weight - 15lbs 11ozs (50-75%)

Height - 24 in (25%)

Head Circumference - 43cm (50-75%)

Charles

Weight - 15lbs 5oz (50-75%)

Height - 25.5 in (75%)

Head Circumference - 43cm (50-75%) 

Even at 4 months old we can't tell them apart - Thank God for that birthmark on the back of Charlie's head! Ethan (L) Charlie (R)

Coolest moment EVER

Today I walked into the kitchen to put some dishes away.  When I came out the boys were on their playmat looking at each other and talking.  This is the first time they have ever noticed and acknowledged each other.  It was by far the coolest moment of twin mommyhood thus far.  

Here are the pictures I was able to snap of them.  I also got a little video :) Charlie is the one on the left and Ethan is on the right.  

Charlie and Ethan's first 4th of July!

Grandma and Grandpa Prunty came out for the 4th of July.  We went to lunch at Lazy Dog cafe and ordered in P.F. Chang's for dinner :)  We didn't go to the fireworks this year, because the boy's would probably be too scared and it was way past their bedtime :)  

Ethan (L) Charlie (R)

On July 5th we went to Terranea Resort for lunch.  Love it there!  Here's grandpa keeping one of them warm - so bad but I have no idea which one! woops! 

Grandma and Grandpa let us go out to dinner for the first time in a LONG time alone!! :) 

July Firsts

July 14th - They both giggled for the first time 

July 17th - Ethan rolled from back to front.  Unfortunately, we missed the first time.  We were at the beach.  I was feeding Charlie and we were talking to some friends.  All the sudden Phil asked me, "How did Ethan get on his tummy?"  Yep, he rolled when no one was looking!  We got to see it that night though :) 

July 20th - Charlie rolled from back to front :)