6 Months!

Its hard to believe Jackson and Harper blessed us with their beautiful faces six short months ago.  These six months have definitely been trying but also completely rewarding and satisfying at the same time.  We are stopped by strangers every time we are out and about, and we are always asked:  How are you handling twins?  It must be so difficult.  I can’t imagine having twins, are you hanging in there? . . . and the list goes on.  We wouldn’t change it for the world.  Having twins is double the love, smiles, giggles, memories and also double the crying, poopy diapers and sleepless nights (we try to forget the latter). 

This past month has by far been mine and Tyler’s favorite month and I’m sure it will only get better.  Although I miss the snugly newborns I am completely in love with my more interactive and playful babies. 

Jackson

You continue to be the happiest baby.  You are always smiling and laughing.  We feed off each other laughing and by the end we both end up hysterically laughing.  Sometimes you laugh so hard you get the hiccups.  You also LOVE to talk and can go hours straight babbling.  You are the happiest while playing on the floor.  You love the freedom to roll around and kick while playing with your toys.  Every night we work on sitting but you are too wild to focus on your balance.  I can’t keep you still long enough!  You get shy around people you aren’t familiar with but as soon as you warm up you are back to smiling and chatting.  We love you so much sweet boy.  Continue being your wild and crazy self!

Weight:  approx. 17 lbs (I will have official weight and height at their 6 month check up on July 12th), no wonder I can no longer carry both car seats at once!

Clothes:  6 months
Diapers:  Size 2
Food:  5 ounces every 4 hours and 8 ounces before bed and then oatmeal in the morning with a fruit or veggie in the evening.  You usually gobble down two jars in the evening.  We can’t shovel the food in your mouth quick enough.  You absolutely HATE having your face cleaned up after eating.
Likes:  toys, toys, toys, you are really starting to enjoy your jumperoo now that your feet reach the ground, you love any toy you can chew, your paci has become a toy (you would rather chew it then suck it)
Sleep:  You are becoming quite a good sleeper.  You take 2 two hour naps and we usually have to wake you up from your nap.  At night you sleep between 8-10 hours straight. We still swaddle you during naps and at night since your arms are so wild and crazy.  You might be swaddled until your 18! 

Harper

Your personality is really starting to blossom!   And you are beginning to show us your beautiful smile much more frequently.  We still have to work for it though!  You put a lot of thought into everything you do.  You are still so observant of your surroundings.  You have accomplished so many milestones this month.  My baby girl is growing up.  You now sleep unswaddled on your tummy, you have said dada many times, you are rolling over like crazy and you are so close to sitting on your own plus you hold your own bottle!  We love you so much baby girl! 

Weight:  approx. 17 lbs (I will have official weight and height at their 6 month check up on July 12th)
Clothes:  some 3-6 months but mostly 6 months
Diapers:  size 2
Food:  6 ounces every 4 hours and 8 ounces before bed and then oatmeal in the morning with a fruit or veggie in the evening.  You like your baby food but not near as much as your brother.  Peaches are definitely on your list of dislikes.
Likes:  petting Maddie and Bailey, staring at your brother, your hands, all your toys, the jumperoo, standing at all times
Sleep:  You are also becoming a relatively good sleeper.  You sleep about the same amount as your brother.  But almost every night you wake up either babbling or screaming around 1-2ish.  After 2-3 mins you put yourself back to sleep.  Although we don't go in your room we can hear you loud and clear!   

Jackson and Harper had enough of the photo shoot!