on saturday grammy and connie watched the kids so bill and i could go out. we went to dinner at the baricelli inn and to a friends party. it was so nice to be out as shelley and not as mommy. for 6+ weeks i really haven't left the kids for longer than an hour. i feel like i'm losing sight of me at times. i love being a mom and am so lucky to have a daughter & son in one shot, but it is hard to go from bing so socially active to being home 24-7.
we had a nice time, relieved some stress and tension, talked about something other than poop! although every so often we'd reference something cute the babies do; reagans angry drumming arms or nolans la's. guess we can't turn off being mommy & daddy completely!
Monday, June 25, 2007
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Father's Day
I don't think Father's Day went as Bill envisioned. Both Reagan and Nolan were fussy and we didn't leave the house. We think the fussiness was due to giving them Target's version of Enfamil. It gummed them up and made them cranky.
We were able to get to Momocho on Tuesday to celebrate and all was well.
The kids got daddy a brick at Jacobs Field to commerate his 1st Fathers Day. There were tears all around when he read the inscription. Next year we will take the kids and find the brick.
We were able to get to Momocho on Tuesday to celebrate and all was well.
The kids got daddy a brick at Jacobs Field to commerate his 1st Fathers Day. There were tears all around when he read the inscription. Next year we will take the kids and find the brick.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Reagan's Waking Up
Last night was the first time that Reagan made eye contact for a really long period of time and she reached for my face and hair. Even though it was 4:30am and she didn't want to go back to sleep after her bottle, I didn't mind. She was just staring into my eyes so intently. She is such a beautiful baby. She has always been kind of detached, but today is a different story. I think she has finally "woken up" from being born. If these guys would have gone to 40 weeks, they would only be 2 weeks old so they needed the extra time to get going.
Nolan went to the doctor on Tuesday and he weighs 8lbs 3oz. They are both growing like weeds. He is getting so long. Reagan still feels like a peanut to me though, so light.
Nolan went to the doctor on Tuesday and he weighs 8lbs 3oz. They are both growing like weeds. He is getting so long. Reagan still feels like a peanut to me though, so light.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
A Moment With My Son
During one of Nolan's nighttime feedings last night he reached up and grabbed my nose and played with my hair. That is the first time he has physically reached out and acknowledged me. That little touch made all the tiredness disappear for a moment. He is becoming so interactive, making new sounds every day.
Those tiny fingers playing in my hair were so sweet, the sweetest touch I've ever felt. He and Reagan just melt my heart.
Bill and I are running on E right now. The lack of a solid several hours of sleep is taking its toll. Hopefully the kids will start to sleep for larger chunks soon.
They are playing on their playmats now too. I know they don't know they are hitting the toys, but it so cute when they surprise themselves when they do it!
I'm feeling better physcially, mentally the lack of sleep is getting to me. I still just can't believe they are mine. We are so lucky.
Those tiny fingers playing in my hair were so sweet, the sweetest touch I've ever felt. He and Reagan just melt my heart.
Bill and I are running on E right now. The lack of a solid several hours of sleep is taking its toll. Hopefully the kids will start to sleep for larger chunks soon.
They are playing on their playmats now too. I know they don't know they are hitting the toys, but it so cute when they surprise themselves when they do it!
I'm feeling better physcially, mentally the lack of sleep is getting to me. I still just can't believe they are mine. We are so lucky.
Monday, June 04, 2007
First Photos, Family Nap, Dear Friends
Well, today we took the babies to Target for their first photographs. It went just OK. The room was very cold and the babies did not like that. They cried alot, but we were still able to get a few good shots here and there.
When we got home we all decided to go to bed. Reagan had a bad night, so we were all sleepy. Nolan, Chandler, and Daddy curled up together and Reagan, Jeepy, & Mommy got comfy. The babies were in between Bill and I and Bill was holding my hand. I just laid there and thought about how empty our bed was before and how long I waited to stare down into eyes that we created. I know Bill and I were always a family before, but at that moment it was just so overwhelming to me that my hands were touching three of the most important people in my life and 3 weeks ago, two of them weren't even breathing the same air we were.
On Good Company this morning they were talking about infertility and Fred mentioned 2 very dear people that tried for a long time andnow have 2 beautiful babies. He was, of course, talking about Reagan and Nolan. Granpda Fred loves these two and they are lucky to have people like him in their lives. They might not have their "real" Grandpa's with them, but they sure have some wonderful people that are willing to step up and fill the job!
When we got home we all decided to go to bed. Reagan had a bad night, so we were all sleepy. Nolan, Chandler, and Daddy curled up together and Reagan, Jeepy, & Mommy got comfy. The babies were in between Bill and I and Bill was holding my hand. I just laid there and thought about how empty our bed was before and how long I waited to stare down into eyes that we created. I know Bill and I were always a family before, but at that moment it was just so overwhelming to me that my hands were touching three of the most important people in my life and 3 weeks ago, two of them weren't even breathing the same air we were.
On Good Company this morning they were talking about infertility and Fred mentioned 2 very dear people that tried for a long time andnow have 2 beautiful babies. He was, of course, talking about Reagan and Nolan. Granpda Fred loves these two and they are lucky to have people like him in their lives. They might not have their "real" Grandpa's with them, but they sure have some wonderful people that are willing to step up and fill the job!
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