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| Sara |
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| Danyal |
21 Day Fix
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Walk through day!
Today is the day we get to do the final walk through on our new house! I cannot wait! Even though we close tomorrow we won't be moving in right away as we have a few updates to do to the house. I will post some before, during and after pictures of the process.
As for yesterday it was a big day for Sara. Exactly eight weeks to the day after she started wearing her helmet she is done! In that eight weeks time she has made such improvements with her head shape but in other areas too. She was just starting to sit up well and now she sits up, crawls, pulls up, can stand unassisted, and take a few steps while holding onto a finger. It is amazing what changes happen in an eight week time period.
Since we have already had a 103 degree day in MN I am hoping for cooler temperatures to get the kiddos out for a few walks soon!
As for yesterday it was a big day for Sara. Exactly eight weeks to the day after she started wearing her helmet she is done! In that eight weeks time she has made such improvements with her head shape but in other areas too. She was just starting to sit up well and now she sits up, crawls, pulls up, can stand unassisted, and take a few steps while holding onto a finger. It is amazing what changes happen in an eight week time period.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
5 days!
And then we close on the new house and start remodeling. In reality we won't be able to move in for another 2-3 months and I cannot wait! Day by day we become more squished in our current house.
Oddly, we have lived near Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis for 6 1/2 years and it is kind of "our spot". For walks, how we spent our first few years, near where we met. Today however I had a realization, I am ready to leave this area. Last night the neighbors had a crazy party and I almost called the cops but someone beat me to it. Then today I tried to take the kids to Calhoun for a walk and the motorcycles were so loud I can home. I am an old codger now. Give me peace and quiet where I don't worry about people waking up the kids or me for that fact! I guess time does fly when you are having fun in an area but there comes a point when you know you have moved into being a full adult when you want to leave an area as it is no longer meeting your needs.
The kids have had a fun week with playing in the pool for the first time and a very short walk in their new stroller. Ok, moms new stroller to keep in her car as we are moving out of the infant car seats very soon.
Oddly, we have lived near Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis for 6 1/2 years and it is kind of "our spot". For walks, how we spent our first few years, near where we met. Today however I had a realization, I am ready to leave this area. Last night the neighbors had a crazy party and I almost called the cops but someone beat me to it. Then today I tried to take the kids to Calhoun for a walk and the motorcycles were so loud I can home. I am an old codger now. Give me peace and quiet where I don't worry about people waking up the kids or me for that fact! I guess time does fly when you are having fun in an area but there comes a point when you know you have moved into being a full adult when you want to leave an area as it is no longer meeting your needs.
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| Danyal & Sara in their new pool. |
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| Danyal & Sara in their new pool. |
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| Sara finally getting a nap! |
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
We have a crawler
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| Look mom, no hands! |
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| Big girl! |
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| Hi Mom! |
Friday, May 27, 2011
10 month pictures
I am so in love with my kids! I love just hanging out with them and seeing what they do next. Sara has a new word it is "Oh!" Grandma is trying to get her to say uh-oh. I am not ready for that word.
Grandma is with us after her reconstruction surgery and all is well. She feels great and loves watching the kids play.
It has been great to have Mr. Husband home for the last 2 weeks but it has been a rough two weeks for him. He has had to play Mr. Mom 24 hours a day while I recover and Grandma recovers.
Here is hoping for another sunny day to play in the backyard!
Grandma is with us after her reconstruction surgery and all is well. She feels great and loves watching the kids play.
It has been great to have Mr. Husband home for the last 2 weeks but it has been a rough two weeks for him. He has had to play Mr. Mom 24 hours a day while I recover and Grandma recovers.
Here is hoping for another sunny day to play in the backyard!
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| Sara 10 months |
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| Danyal 10 months |
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Double Digits!
We have made it and from here on out it only gets easier, right?! Last summer seems so far especially since it still feels like winter. By this time last year it was hot, humid, and I was swollen! I look back wondering how things would all play out. I never could have imagined that 10 months later life could be this fantastic. I now know how parents fall totally in love with their kids. You guys are just amazing little creatures, a blend of mommy and daddy.
I do have to add that tonight has been an off night. Sara will not sleep and Danyal is out like a light. Twins! They always change it up on you!
In honor of the 10 months here is a small recap of your personalities and our favorite moments!
Sara - Sara-bear-a
You came into this world punching! Literally, your little fist punch through my uterine wall to wave hi to the nurses.
My baby girl you have had issues with reflux and the helmet, yet nothing fazes you. You are always happy!
You sleep! Your head hits the pillow at 6:30 p.m. and you wake up at 6 a.m. Amazing!
Thumper - you thump your legs in your sleep! It is cute but wakes up your parents.
Sara you are daddy's girl all the way. The minute you hear daddy's car you get excited and if he leaves the room, oh the sadness!
You have your 2 bottom teeth and the top two are close behind.
When asked what you loved about being a baby you will say sleep and food. Auntie has nicknamed you the garbage disposal. You love food!
You still love to lay on your playmat sometimes to just relax and look at the toys. This always makes mommy teary remembering when we had just brought you home.
At dinner I usually sing the song "Sara" by Starship to you.
You are finally trying to crawl, but you are far more interested in pulling up on everything. I think you will be walking soon!
You have become attached to your brother and like to be near him now.
BOOOMMMM (with flapping lips) - this is your word for something is wrong it is so cute.
You are pretty content to play by yourself sometimes.
Your first snowfall was 11/13/10, there were many blizzards(12/11/10 first blizzard) this winter, record snowfall, and the snow stayed forever it seems!
You love art time!
You make a noise like Chewbaca it makes everyone laugh!
You loved the Como Zoo!
You love Auntie Amy's necklaces
Cuddling with grandma Linda always puts you to sleep.
You love mommy's water bottle
Danyal - Dino's
Oh those shaking Dino fists in the hospital, hence the nickname Dino's.
You are a mommy's boy. I feel bad for your future wife already. The giggles that come out of your mouth when we play along with the squeals and singing are music to my ears.
When asked in the future what you didn't like about being an infant you will say sleep and eating. You don't want to hold your own bottle, you gag on real food, and oh trying to get you to sleep! It takes 1 -2 hours to get you to sleep.
You do like peaches and mango's. I can get you to eat if I put peach or mango in anything.
You have 8 teeth! 4 on top and 4 on bottom.
You love when I sing to you - Danyal is a little man is a little man he is.
You love to army crawl everywhere! You have just started pulling up.
Danyal you love to make noises that throw your sister into fits of giggles. It is amazing.
You love to chase your sister around in your walkers and create traffic jams.
You always pull on your left ear. We are figuring out this means you are bored and frustrated.
You are pretty content to play by yourself sometimes.
You also love art time!
The Muppets Bohemian Rhapsody is your favorite.
You are love Auntie Libby's painted nails.
You love daddy's empty diet Pepsi bottle. It is your favorite toy!
Mom and Dad
Have lost their dining room to toys. Hence, the next house has a playroom!
I have no trunk space left to get groceries it is all taken up by strollers.
Getting to bed at a decent time means how much sleep can we get before someone wakes up.
We have never been so happy before! Adding you two to our lives was the best thing that has ever happened! We cannot wait to see how things change in the upcoming years.
We may barely remember the first 10 months as it was a haze of sleepless nights but I wouldn't change it for the world. You two are our world!
I am posting this a few hours early. When the kids turned 6 months Grandma had a mastectomy which was a savior! Now they turn 10 months in a few hours and Grandma has her next surgery. Hence, I am just a few hours early.
P.S. you both love Baily's tail.
I do have to add that tonight has been an off night. Sara will not sleep and Danyal is out like a light. Twins! They always change it up on you!
In honor of the 10 months here is a small recap of your personalities and our favorite moments!
Sara - Sara-bear-a
You came into this world punching! Literally, your little fist punch through my uterine wall to wave hi to the nurses.
My baby girl you have had issues with reflux and the helmet, yet nothing fazes you. You are always happy!
You sleep! Your head hits the pillow at 6:30 p.m. and you wake up at 6 a.m. Amazing!
Thumper - you thump your legs in your sleep! It is cute but wakes up your parents.
Sara you are daddy's girl all the way. The minute you hear daddy's car you get excited and if he leaves the room, oh the sadness!
You have your 2 bottom teeth and the top two are close behind.
When asked what you loved about being a baby you will say sleep and food. Auntie has nicknamed you the garbage disposal. You love food!
You still love to lay on your playmat sometimes to just relax and look at the toys. This always makes mommy teary remembering when we had just brought you home.
At dinner I usually sing the song "Sara" by Starship to you.
You are finally trying to crawl, but you are far more interested in pulling up on everything. I think you will be walking soon!
You have become attached to your brother and like to be near him now.
BOOOMMMM (with flapping lips) - this is your word for something is wrong it is so cute.
You are pretty content to play by yourself sometimes.
Your first snowfall was 11/13/10, there were many blizzards(12/11/10 first blizzard) this winter, record snowfall, and the snow stayed forever it seems!
You love art time!
You make a noise like Chewbaca it makes everyone laugh!
You loved the Como Zoo!
You love Auntie Amy's necklaces
Cuddling with grandma Linda always puts you to sleep.
You love mommy's water bottle
Danyal - Dino's
Oh those shaking Dino fists in the hospital, hence the nickname Dino's.
You are a mommy's boy. I feel bad for your future wife already. The giggles that come out of your mouth when we play along with the squeals and singing are music to my ears.
When asked in the future what you didn't like about being an infant you will say sleep and eating. You don't want to hold your own bottle, you gag on real food, and oh trying to get you to sleep! It takes 1 -2 hours to get you to sleep.
You do like peaches and mango's. I can get you to eat if I put peach or mango in anything.
You have 8 teeth! 4 on top and 4 on bottom.
You love when I sing to you - Danyal is a little man is a little man he is.
You love to army crawl everywhere! You have just started pulling up.
Danyal you love to make noises that throw your sister into fits of giggles. It is amazing.
You love to chase your sister around in your walkers and create traffic jams.
You always pull on your left ear. We are figuring out this means you are bored and frustrated.
You are pretty content to play by yourself sometimes.
You also love art time!
The Muppets Bohemian Rhapsody is your favorite.
You are love Auntie Libby's painted nails.
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| The shirt that gave Danyal his nickname |
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| 1 day old Sara |
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| 10 month Sara |
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| 10 Month Danyal |
You love daddy's empty diet Pepsi bottle. It is your favorite toy!
Mom and Dad
Have lost their dining room to toys. Hence, the next house has a playroom!
I have no trunk space left to get groceries it is all taken up by strollers.
Getting to bed at a decent time means how much sleep can we get before someone wakes up.
We have never been so happy before! Adding you two to our lives was the best thing that has ever happened! We cannot wait to see how things change in the upcoming years.
We may barely remember the first 10 months as it was a haze of sleepless nights but I wouldn't change it for the world. You two are our world!
I am posting this a few hours early. When the kids turned 6 months Grandma had a mastectomy which was a savior! Now they turn 10 months in a few hours and Grandma has her next surgery. Hence, I am just a few hours early.
P.S. you both love Baily's tail.
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