It only took a week

I know I was warned by many that day care was going to make my kids sick, but I don't think I thought it would happen so fast. Exactly one week after Hope and Jack's first day at day care, I got the call today come pick up a sick baby. I had gone to a doctor's appointment after dropping them off and thus was still on the train downtown when I got the call to turn around. I am already having a tough time transition back to working full time and another day off and home with my babies is not going to help with my adjustment! I am thankful the stomach virus that Jack (and Hope?) has/have is minor. As if my babies didn't spit up a lot already???

Thus I cannot report much on how it is to be back to work. Strange, but good to see my coworkers again and talk/think about something other than the twins for a little bit - though I seem to do a lot of talking about them as well! I tend to sneak out early most days to make it home to help Kevin with the after school feeding. Let's hope my boss does not catch on too soon.

Video Time

Hope and her "ice cream cone"


Jack learning a new skill
Jack talking to his friends
And so it begins . . .
(first ND game with Dad)

End of Summer Photos

Above - Jack with his pucker lips

Below - An update from the shot we took 2 months ago and posted on the blog. Fortunately for all, this shot was not taken at 4am like the last one (see June 14th to compare).
Hope is too distracted by the ceiling fan to look at the camera and Dad.
But she is a big fan of her Granddad!
Jack and Aunt Marianne
Seriously Mom, we are too big to both squeeze on the nap nanny!

I am so much more comfortable alone, though I like having my doggie friend with me.
Not sure if is the hanging monkey or the fan above that has made her happy.
My boys ---
We took our first trip to Ocean City the day before Kevin returned to school. We timed it to arrive in time to feed Hope and Jack on a boardwalk bench before getting hot doughnuts and breakfast at Browns. Here we are taking a break from the boardwalk sun under a pavilion. Hope has found her ice cream cone hand. Mine was found a little later from Kohr's Brothers with rainbow sprinkles.
Somebody already loves the shore!
Me too, Mom!!!
Walking on the boardwalk is exhausting.
On another note, I finally got their name letters up in the nursery. Here's what it looks like now with the two cribs and stuff on the walls.
Hope couldn't stop staring at Jack on this morning. They are starting to notice each other and it is really fun to watch. The other night Jack was clearly directing his chattering at Hope. I cannot wait until they start having conversations.

Baptism Day!

Here are a few shots from last Sunday's Baptism.

Jack and Hope all dressed up right before leaving for the church. Hope is wearing the gown that Kevin, his brother, and nephew have all worn. Jack's romper is new and precious.

In route to the church . . . of course, the giraffes had to come too!

The big moment for Jack!

And for Hope . . .
The Godparents

Cakes from my favorite bakery in Delran.
Our backyard transformed with tents and tables.

Overall it was a special fun day for all of us. The weather was perfect (mid-70s) and we were fortunate to have so much help pulling off the party - both during and in the days leading up to Sunday. The guests of honor were in good spirits all day during their Holy water dunking (not really a dunking, but the priest did use a lot of water!), while being held by many different people at the party, and while skipping at least two of their typical naps. Needless to say, all four of us slept really well Sunday night.

Keep your eyes open for two more posts in the coming days with photos from the end of our summer and some fun videos.

XOXO

4 month check up weights!

Hope - a whopping 12 lbs 13 oz. !!!!
Jack - 11 lbs 6 oz. (3.6 times his size at birth!!!)

Congrats to Kevin's mom for guessing both of her grandbabies weights on the dot.

I am one proud mama!

new photos to be up soon as well as an update after their Baptism and party this weekend.

XOXO