Yah for Friday!

You know, even though I don't work, I still feel the stress of the work week, possibly due to Ryan having to be gone most of the day M-F...who knows really. But I'm glad it's friday...actually I'm glad when it's Monday too (contrary to most working individuals) because our weekends are usually packed full of fun things and people to visit, so Monday means a chance to catch back up on the house and try to get the boys back to the norm- the crib.. as opposed to everyone's arms. That sounds bad like I don't hold my sons. Oh I do...just not ALL day. =)

Speaking of holding...recently they've taken to staying awake longer during the day...being 10 weeks old I see how that could be appropriate, but seriously. They are very different in their awake times. Let's take an inside look...

Ethan is more than happy to just chill on the floor or in a special seat and observe. everything. for a long time. He's really into ceiling fans, patterns, and anything over his shoulder. Also spit bubbles. He's the guy that gets tired and tries to force himself to stay awake cause he might miss something. He is also stiff as a board, really hard to hold cause he arches his back (possible gymnastic career??)...he loves to be standing up...yes he does hold his own weight, all 9 pounds of himself, and has for quite some time now. just hold his arms up and he's a happy camper. When he's done being entertained by any of the above, he'll let you know...move him and you just bought yourself another 5-10 minutes. His crying face is absolutely hilarious...his bottom lip goes WAY out and down, and he holds that pose for a few second and then lets out a slow wail. hahahaaa. So funny.

Garrett on the other hand is the cuddler. Round, rollypolly, chub-o...let's just say he likes his food. He is about 10 pounds of little boy. Loves to be held. He also likes his sleep. This is what his body language tells me, "Maybe pick me up and we'll see if I'll fall asleep while you're holding me, but if you put me down too soon, you'll have to start over from the beginning." He could be crying for a while, pick him up and instantly he's fine and looking around checkin out the room. Faker. He's not as interested in checking things out as Ethan, but he's getting there. Recently he's taken to spitting up after meals, only if his diaper gets changed too soon...laying flat after food= you might wear a bit of his food when he sits back up. But he doesn't do that all the time, maybe like 5 times total now. Glad I don't have spitters. Not fun. He also likes to store up his poop and then BOMB after a few days and blowout his diap all over his outfit. that's happened the last two poops. Awesome. And the smell is SO terrible. So really it's a guessing game when it's gonna happen next. Should be any time now....what was really great was last Sunday when they both blew thru their outfits...of course not at the same time, E in the afternoon and G right before bed. Sweet.

At any rate, we love discovering their differences and are excited to see how they transition into the days of staying awake longer....I spose it has to happen sometime. =) It just gets a bit tiring right now cause they can't play with little rings or small soft things yet, they just wanna be where there's a good view. But we still love it and are very thankful for the little dudes.

I hope everyone has twins. =) (There's the outfit E bombed thru)




Here they are celebrating Grandpa Joe's 60th bday on Tuesday.



ALSO, in even more EXCITING news, my brother-in-law has RETURNED HOME from IRAQ!!!! Couldn't be more excited. Josh came in Tuesday night and has a few days of work before he has 2 weeks off, and he and Erin are comin up here for those two weeks and he will meet the boys!! (they have a special outfit for such a time as this-you will see pictures I'm sure.) We are counting down the days until next weekend!!