We are happy to report that we have big babies. They were weighed today and Samantha is 10lbs. 12oz. and Catherine is 9lbs. 2oz. They are working very hard to catch up to the proper weight for their adjusted age. Samantha is around 50% and Catherine is around 10%. For all their developmental indicators they are doing great for their actual age.
Since our last post, they have both learned to do new things.
They recognize when people smile at them and will smile back. And usually when they smile, they also like to talk.
They learned how to suck their thumbs. Please note that Catherine is using her left hand.
And they've learned that they can get Grandpa to buy them new clothes!
We're extremely excited to see how much they are learning and changing. It's all happening so quickly. Catherine hasn't even learned how to crawl yet and she already wants to stand up and walk. Samantha wants to play a lot and likes to watch her mobile and her animals on her swing. And two nights this week they both slept over 6 consecutive hours!
We look forward to everyone getting to meet the girls next week; but for those that can't make it, keep your eyes on the blog because we should have some videos coming soon.
The adventures of Dave, Karen, Catherine, Samantha, Jake, and Heidi (our lovable and overprotective schnauzer). Working to find our way through life with twin girls and a little boy.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
playing dress-up and more
(written by Catherine and Samantha)
Mommy let us write this blog because she is too tired (don't know why). We thought we would update you on our wardrobe. Mommy and Aunt Alyssa and Nana tried all these clothes on us and we finally took pictures of it. The only thing we don't have are the skunk and rabbit outfits, but we are saving those until they fit a little better (we'll look even cuter, which is hard to believe is possible).
Catherine in pink and Samantha in purple.
OK, we know this is not our clothes being shown off in this picture, but it is still cool. Mommy and Daddy got us a crib piano and it is so much fun. We lie in front of it and kick and it makes noises and plays songs and lights up. Nana says it is more for parents than us, but we still like it.
Below Samantha is wearing shorts and Catherine is wearing an outfit that Mommy loves because it snaps up the front but also has snaps at the bottom. She says it is easier for Daddy to put on than a onesie over our heads and makes him feel better about his parenting skills in the dressing department. :-)
Now, below are pictures of us wearing dresses that Daddy's Aunt Debbie and Uncle George got us from Pigeon Forge, TN. They are like square dancing dresses and fit us perfectly. Catherine loved hers (the ruffles and ribbons are awesome!), but Samantha seemed to have another opinion (the second time I tried it on I started to warm up to it).
Mommy let us write this blog because she is too tired (don't know why). We thought we would update you on our wardrobe. Mommy and Aunt Alyssa and Nana tried all these clothes on us and we finally took pictures of it. The only thing we don't have are the skunk and rabbit outfits, but we are saving those until they fit a little better (we'll look even cuter, which is hard to believe is possible).
Catherine in pink and Samantha in purple.
OK, we know this is not our clothes being shown off in this picture, but it is still cool. Mommy and Daddy got us a crib piano and it is so much fun. We lie in front of it and kick and it makes noises and plays songs and lights up. Nana says it is more for parents than us, but we still like it.
Below Samantha is wearing shorts and Catherine is wearing an outfit that Mommy loves because it snaps up the front but also has snaps at the bottom. She says it is easier for Daddy to put on than a onesie over our heads and makes him feel better about his parenting skills in the dressing department. :-)
Now, below are pictures of us wearing dresses that Daddy's Aunt Debbie and Uncle George got us from Pigeon Forge, TN. They are like square dancing dresses and fit us perfectly. Catherine loved hers (the ruffles and ribbons are awesome!), but Samantha seemed to have another opinion (the second time I tried it on I started to warm up to it).
Now here Nana had some fun in Nordstrom's and bought us new pacifiers. Samantha says she doesn't think it is fair that she is in both pictures and Catherine isn't, but to be fair, she was the one who was awake while I, Catherine, was still sleeping :-)
Samantha - admittedly, yes, I was cranky, but as you can see below, I am quite fun and smiley when I want to be.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
2 month doctor visit
Well, actually this was our 2 1/2 month doctor visit. The girls were 11 weeks old yesterday. Catherine is 7lb 11 oz and 19 1/2 inches long. Samantha is 8lb 7 oz and 20 inches long. They had their shots and took it well considering. They've been tired and cranky but we should be heading out of that now. The doctor was impressed with their progress, they may even be gaining, growing faster than the curve. They also have great head control and we can't believe how great they are at tummy time, moving their heads and kicking their feet and pushing off.
They got sparkly band-aids after their shots. It did not make them feel better.
Samantha wore the ACDC onesie. This must have been from our friend Beth.
Our girls had baths in their big tub! This is Catherine with her Michelin Man legs and Budda belly.
So cute!
This is Samantha. Her hair is long enough now that you actually need to brush it!
This is what can happen some times in the morning. It can be the only way everyone is happy.
This is Catherine's "I don't want to eat anymore!" face.
Samantha got to wear a pretty skirt
and a dress. I think she likes this one a lot.
Catherine did too, and she poses for the camera. She's going to be a dancer.
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