10 months....Oh BABIES!!!

Yep. We have survived!!! Yes we have!! The twins turned 10 months old today. I actually feel very proud that I did not torture them too much. A dear friend at church stopped me and asked me how I liked being a "mother of three". I told her I loved it! I meant that with all Sincerity of my heart to. She said that she felt I had adjusted well to three kiddos. Why thank ya!!

Here are the boys stats from last month at their nine month check up:
Rylen
wght: 21.61 lbs
length: 30 inches
Percentage of ideal: 89% (the pediatrician told me this was off and should be actually higher).....ok.


Caysen
wght: 20.72 lbs
length: 29 inches
percentage of ideal: 95%

Since the twins are 10 months old today....just thought I would share, as their mom, my top ten favorite things.

10. I loved the day last month I was stopped in the grocery store and was told by some random stranger that..."your boys are too old to have a pacifier". I asked the lady how old she thought they were. She replied that she would guess they were almost two! I actually bellied laughed so loud that several heads turned in our direction. When I explained that they were only almost 10 months old, she quickly turned her little cart and went the opposite direction.

9. I love watching the twins play together. They are learning to share more and don't seem to get too upset if they steal each others toys. I am sure that their first full word will be...."share!"

8. I still do not listen to advice from others that have no clue about twins, taking care of them....etc. If you are not sure what I am talking about, see my post from 10.05.09.

7. A child's laugh can heal a wounded heart in less than 30 seconds! It is magic!!

6. Teething sucks & drool happens!!!

5. Not all babies like to sleep through the night...even at 10 months old!

4. A simple toy ball will keep a 10 month old boy occupied all day!

3. Even at 10 month old, some kids prefer their mommy!

2. 1 p.m. church is much better than 11 am church for 10 month old boys that need a little nap before we sit through 3 hours of meetings!!

1. The bond between twin brothers only grows stronger as they grow older together!!

We have survived 6 months!!!!

The boys turned 6 months old today! I really cannot believe we actually survived!! Here are some pictures to celebrate......these last 6 months have gone SO quickly!!


Caysen

Rylen

So yummy!!

Yesterday I gave the boys a cracker while I mixed up their cereal and other food. Rylen of course went to town on the thing. He loved it! Caysen on the other hand was very upset when he was too rough with it and it burst into several small pieces. Heaven help me. These boys are so different in personality; which of course is a good thing.....

Caysen has also found his "tongue". So - he has been sticking his tongue out at everyone, but especially me for the last two days. Gotta love it!!!

Madisen and Caysen
Madisen and Rylen
Rylen and Caysen after eating their vegetables & rice cereal!!
Caysen showing how he feels about taking an afternoon nap!
Rylen loving his cracker!!

So they all rolled over.......

....and the little ones said..... Hey mom! Watch this!! Enjoy! I caught both the boys rolling on video today! Rylen has rolling "down", but Caysen will only do it if it is "his" idea....I wonder who's kid he is sometimes!!! :0)

Now it's Rylen's turn.....

Today after having a "break" of about 1 week from "tummy time" - Rylen looked at me, smiled and then turned from his stomach to his back. I was SO excited for him that I almost made him start to cry. Sorry buddy - but mommy is loving these milestones you and your brother are giving me. It makes for twice the fun!!

5 Months....Seriously....Already????

So with today being August 5, 2009 - my twins Rylen and Caysen turned 5 months old. Before they were born several wise and experienced people told me that with twins, the time seems to go even more quickly - so take lots of pictures. It is amazing to me that they are already 5 months old, but sometimes the days just drag!!!

All of the kiddos are very healthy and for that I am very thankful. We know that the day is fast approaching when their "infant" car seats will be a thing of the past. Jared wanted to weigh them today, so here are the stats:

Rylen Mills Andersen
17.4 lbs.



Caysen Jared Andersen
17.4 lbs.



Madisen Andersen
71.6 lbs.



I cannot believe that Rylen and Caysen weigh the same. No wonder I can hardly carry both of them when they are in their car seats!! Happy 5 month birthday boys! We love each of you so much!!!

It has happened.....

.....tonight after I got home from work, I was playing with the twins on the floor. We were having some "tummy time" which I must mention is not a favorite for either of them. Both of the boys have been trying really hard to roll over on their own. Well it happened.....Caysen rolled over on his own. I really thought it was a one time deal, so when Jared came back in the room, I put him back on his tummy and guess what - he rolled again! Heaven help us for many of us know what comes next!!!! MOVEMENT!!! Way to go Caysen! I am sure that Rylen is only a day or two out for his first solo roll!!