Saturday, May 29, 2010

Getting better everyday...

The boys and I are starting to get into a nice routine. I put them down at night between 7-9, and they wake up for another feeding between 12-2, then wake up for the day between 6-8. In the beginning I spent most of the day staring at the clock and waiting for Eric to get home. Now, both the boys have started smiling and the PT I'm doing at home with Cooper seems to be helping with his head lag.
The boys LOVE the mobile in their pack-n-play and it always produces quite a few smiles and coos. I find myself smiling much more now because I'm sleeping a lot better, and you can't help but smile, no matter how frustrated you are, when the boys are sporting a huge open-mouthed smile.
Eric left Thursday morning to meet up with the guys he plays Call of Duty & Battlefield Bad Company with on the computer...aka...geek convention. It was initially scheduled to be held in Nashville, and the boys and I were going to go with, but the resort we had booked got flooded, and they ended up moving the event to Ohio. So, so far so good. The boys are still alive, and I'm not too sleep deprived. It has been a good test run for when Eric will be gone for OCS (26 Sept-16Dec).

I've also found a great website, thanks to Molly, coupons.com and saved $24 on my last purchase of diapers and wipes. Every little bit helps!

Work has been great, even when I'm not in my unit. There really are a great bunch of nurses at my hospital! And I've learned that without a nap, a 12hr shift is possible, even without any sleep when I get home...it's call RockStar Juiced :o) I'm so blessed that I am physically able to work, and that I work at a place that allows me to pick up shifts that are convenient for me (i.e. when Eric will be home to watch the boys).

**Clihk here to view my photos of the boys on Facebook**

7 comments:

Ellis Family said...

I CANNOT wait until my boys only need to be fed once during the night! Right now we're up at least 3 times. I take the first two shifts and my husband takes the last. My motto is to just put on a smile (even a fake one!) and try to enjoy this phase of life! All in all, we're doing well, or at least surviving.

Kristina P. said...

They both look so sweet!

Jessica G. said...

Babies! I love me some babies pictures. And if you want to come visit Utah while he's away, I've got a spare bedroom and plenty of cuddles for twins!

STILLMAGNOLIA said...

Loved those sweet baby pictures. I am so glad you share with us. Glad it is going well for you too.

Missy said...

They are adorable! So glad you are feeling well! Keep up the great mothering!

Queenie Jeannie said...

Such darling photos of your boys!! They are getting so BIG!!! Love it!! I love new baby smell. I would be sniffing on them non-stop and they'd be beggin' for their Mama back, lol! Those sleepers are to die for cute.

Cheeseboy said...

Pretty darned adorable.