Hi everyone -
It's been a rough few weeks at the Hart household. :-(
Over the past few weeks, we thought the boys were fighting allergies. We were doing the saline drops, but weren't seeing too much improvement. However, with Ohio weather, we figured you just have to take allergies as they come.
However, as the boys cough seemed to worsen, we started the week of UNSCHEDULED doctor appointments. First, Pawpa and I took the boys to see Dr. Korn Monday morning (at the urging of Mawma). The doctor felt the boys just had bad colds, but asked us to watch for fevers, loss of appetite, change in disposition, etc., but basically there wasn't much we could do but wait it out. So, that was our plan until Lincoln woke us up Monday night around 12:45 - very unhappy, and burning up. He had a temperature of 103! I called and spoke to the doctor on call, who advised us to give him Tylenol, and see how he was in the morning. His fever would stay down for about 4 hours - then it was time to give him more medicine. With the "no fever" rule at daycare, I worked from home on Tuesday with the boys...who slept the entire day (other than when they wanted their bottle). Unfortunately, Lincoln's fever persisted, so I stayed home with the boys on Wednesday and Thursday as well. Wednesday, I took Lincoln back to the doctor as he was still running a fever, and just wasn't interested in his bottle. The doctor gave us a prescription of Amoxicillin and indicated that Lincoln likely had bronchitis. Lincoln seems to be doing much better now, so hopefully the anitbiotic is just what he needed.
Jackson Never ran a fever - just continued coughing and was a bit more fussy than usual. He's now fighting some yellow matter in his one eye, but still gives us that million dollar smile, so we hope its just a matter of time till he is over the hump.
Thursday night it all caught up with me.
It started out as a sore throat, and just aches and pains throughout my body. By Friday morning, I was hot and cold, exhausted, and just overall not feeling well. Saturday was a bit worse, so I went to the doctor. Negative for strep, but with my other symptoms, the doctor gave me an antibiotic to help fight off any infection. I'm still pretty miserable today...not much of a voice, but who wants to hear me talk anyway?
We also had some scheduled appointments last week...
Monday afternoon, we took Lincoln to the urologist for a consultation regarding his undescended testicle. The visit was very brief and to the point - it most likely will not come down on its own, and we scheduled Lincoln's surgery for July 27th.
Tuesday and Thursday, Brian was off work to take his mom for tests for her surgery. Overall, the 2 days went well, other than the day that they "didn't have them on the board". Seems like everything is in line for the 26th.
We did have some fun since we last wrote. We took the boys to Kentucky for the first time, and they experienced their first Derby on May 1. It was so nice to see the entire Willinger clan, and to visit and catch up with them. The boys LOVED all the attention that they received!
We were supposed to travel to Toledo this past weekend for Brady's First Communion, but decided against the trip, due to the majority of our little family being under the weather. We heard it was a wonderful day for Brady, and we hope that we can celebrate with him privately soon.
I celebrated my first Mother's Day yesterday. Although the day wasn't quite what I had always dreamed of, it was perfect as I got to spend it with my three favorite boys (runny noses and all). The boys got me some pretty flowers, made me a sweet card, and informed me that another gift is on the way. The gifts aren't important - getting 2 beautiful baby boys is the only gift I ever wanted!
Today it is back to our normal schedule. We took the boys to daycare this morning, and I'm at work (although most everyone keeps asking me why I am here!). Hopefully we are on the mend, and will get back to feeling like our normal selves soon!
Hope you all have a great week, and we'll write more soon.
Love,
Kate, Brian, Lincoln and Jackson
Our Family
Monday, May 10, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
The past week...
As usual, we've had a lot going on the past week!
Mommy went back to work on Wednesday, April 21, which meant Lincoln and I headed to daycare for the first time. Mommy cried a few times that morning, and Daddy even got a little weepy. It was hard for Mommy to leave us, as she hadn't spent much time away from us (plus, we are just so darn cute!). Daddy was unsure about "strangers" watching us, but we all know that everything is going to work out. Thankfully, the day went pretty quickly, and we were all able to spend Wednesday night together. I don't really remember what we did that night as I slept most of the time. There was too much going on at daycare for me to nap, so I caught some zzz's once we got home. Lincoln however must not have been too happy about going to daycare, as when he woke up that night, he was a bit of a pistol for mommy and daddy. He screamed quite a bit, and then he wouldn't look at mommy. :-( Eventually he got over it, and smiled and laughed for mommy and daddy. Guess he just wanted to prove a point.
Thursday and Friday were much better days as Lincoln and I adjusted to daycare. We slept a little bit more each day, thanks to mommy suggesting to the nice ladies that they wrap us in a blanket for our naps. The nice ladies give us lots of hugs, and they take good care of us.
Our schedules have changed quite a bit with mommy going back to work, so Saturday we spent the day running errands. We went to Sam's Club, Costco, the book store, and also the grocery store. I know, only 4 places, but it took most of the day! Seemed like each stop took longer than expected, and we had to stop back at the house twice - once to eat lunch, and another time when Lincoln threw up all over Mommy. By the end of the day, we were all pretty tired.
Sunday we traveled to Fort Recovery for cousin Katelin's First Communion. Mommy was excited as she actually got to sleep in (if you can call 5:30 sleeping in). We arrived at church around 9:40, and Lincoln and I barely finished our bottles before church was starting at 10:30. Cousin Katelin looked very pretty in her white dress, and all grown up with curl in her hair. We celebrated the occasion at her house after church, so we got to play with all our "Hart" cousins except for Stefani (who wasn't able to make the trip from Virginia). It was 8:30 when we arrived home that night, which was just enough time for our baths, then we went straight to bed. It was a really long day!
This week, we are preparing for Mawma, Pawpa, Aunt Lyn, Uncle RJ, Lylah and Knox to come visit. We can't wait till they arrive Thursday night. We just hope everyone gets here before we go to sleep!
Early next week, Grandma Hart will be coming to stay with us for a few days. She's going to have some tests run in preparation for her surgery on May 26. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers!
We hope everyone has a wonderful rest of the week, and a relaxing weekend! We'll write more soon!
Love,
Jackson (and Mommy, Daddy, and Lincoln)
Mommy went back to work on Wednesday, April 21, which meant Lincoln and I headed to daycare for the first time. Mommy cried a few times that morning, and Daddy even got a little weepy. It was hard for Mommy to leave us, as she hadn't spent much time away from us (plus, we are just so darn cute!). Daddy was unsure about "strangers" watching us, but we all know that everything is going to work out. Thankfully, the day went pretty quickly, and we were all able to spend Wednesday night together. I don't really remember what we did that night as I slept most of the time. There was too much going on at daycare for me to nap, so I caught some zzz's once we got home. Lincoln however must not have been too happy about going to daycare, as when he woke up that night, he was a bit of a pistol for mommy and daddy. He screamed quite a bit, and then he wouldn't look at mommy. :-( Eventually he got over it, and smiled and laughed for mommy and daddy. Guess he just wanted to prove a point.
Thursday and Friday were much better days as Lincoln and I adjusted to daycare. We slept a little bit more each day, thanks to mommy suggesting to the nice ladies that they wrap us in a blanket for our naps. The nice ladies give us lots of hugs, and they take good care of us.
Our schedules have changed quite a bit with mommy going back to work, so Saturday we spent the day running errands. We went to Sam's Club, Costco, the book store, and also the grocery store. I know, only 4 places, but it took most of the day! Seemed like each stop took longer than expected, and we had to stop back at the house twice - once to eat lunch, and another time when Lincoln threw up all over Mommy. By the end of the day, we were all pretty tired.
Sunday we traveled to Fort Recovery for cousin Katelin's First Communion. Mommy was excited as she actually got to sleep in (if you can call 5:30 sleeping in). We arrived at church around 9:40, and Lincoln and I barely finished our bottles before church was starting at 10:30. Cousin Katelin looked very pretty in her white dress, and all grown up with curl in her hair. We celebrated the occasion at her house after church, so we got to play with all our "Hart" cousins except for Stefani (who wasn't able to make the trip from Virginia). It was 8:30 when we arrived home that night, which was just enough time for our baths, then we went straight to bed. It was a really long day!
This week, we are preparing for Mawma, Pawpa, Aunt Lyn, Uncle RJ, Lylah and Knox to come visit. We can't wait till they arrive Thursday night. We just hope everyone gets here before we go to sleep!
Early next week, Grandma Hart will be coming to stay with us for a few days. She's going to have some tests run in preparation for her surgery on May 26. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers!
We hope everyone has a wonderful rest of the week, and a relaxing weekend! We'll write more soon!
Love,
Jackson (and Mommy, Daddy, and Lincoln)
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Monday, April 5, 2010
Catching up...and documenting "firsts"
Wow - have we been busy, and had a lot of "firsts" since mommy posted last!
We were perfect angels at the eye doctor's offfice - or at least that's what Mommy tells us. Jackson and I both slept the entire time! I figure we must have been good, as Mommy took us to her doctor appointment the next day too. All the ladies enjoy seeing us. Everyone wants to know how old we are, and if we are identical or not.
On March 11, we made our first big "road trip". We traveled to Aunt Lyn and Uncle RJ's house in Toledo so we could celebrate our cousin Lylah turning 2. We just love the car, and we slept the whole way there. It was our first overnight stay at somewhere other than the hospital and home too. The weekend started out a little rough (Jackson kept Mommy up till about 3:00 in the morning), but we slept a lot better the second night. Friday we spent the day visiting with our cousins and Aunt Lyn, and helping to prepare for the party on Saturday.
Saturday was a HUGE day for us. We met lots of people for the first time: Great-Grandma Emmie, Great aunts Marie and Jean, Great uncles Jim and Bill. Cousins Ryan, Tasha, and Chad. And so many other friends of Aunt Lyn and Uncle RJ's that it's hard to mention them all. We handled the crowd pretty well!
On Monday night, we went out to eat with Mommy and Daddy for the first time. We went to Lone Star to celebrate Lylah's birthday. I was a stinker, and fussed when Mommy and Daddy's food arrived, so they took turns holding me and eating their dinner. Figured they better get used to it now, cause this is going to happen a lot! After dinner, we headed back home to Cincinnati.
On Saturday March 20, we made our first trip to Grandma Hart's. We enjoyed visiting with her, and spending more time with our cousins - the O'Connor's. Then on Sunday, Mommy's friend Barb came to visit and spend a few days with us. Mommy was thankful to have Barb around - and to be able to get out of the house for a little while with me and Jackson!
The next weekend, we headed back to Toledo. Daddy had a baseball draft, so we went along to visit and spend more time with our cousins. We had more visitors, and really enjoyed our weekend.
April Fools day brought our first trip to the mall! Mommy really needed her hair cut and "something done with those darn grays", so she had no choice but to take us to the mall so she could get her hair done. We were good for the first part of her appointment, but got a little fired up when mommy moved us so they could wash the color out of her hair. Good thing there were lots of nice ladies in the salon. They helped to rock the stroller, and give us our pacifiers. Jackson was still fussing a lot, so he sat on mommy's lap while she got her hair cut! The blow dryer saved us from a total meltdown. Definitely an interesting experience.
The day after our trip to the mall, Jackson felt the need to be an overachiever. Mommy had him playing on our activity mat, and she put him on his stomach for some needed "tummy time". Jackson rolled over! Mommy couldn't believe it, so she put him back on his stomach again, and he rolled over again. It was quite the day, but he hasn't done it since.
Holy Saturday was an exciting day for us...in more ways than one. We traveled to Grandma Hart's to celebrate Easter with daddy's family. This was the first time that we met Aunt Lisa, Uncle Jerry, and Stefani and Andrea. Then, shortly into the celebration, we found out that we are going to be getting a new baby cousin in November! We are excited to have someone "our age" that we'll be able to play with at future family get togethers! After Easter with the Hart's, we continued our drive to Mawma and Pawpa's house. This was our first trip to their house, but unfortunately, they weren't home. They flew to Phoenix to spend Easter with Uncle Rodney. We hope to go back and visit their house - and them - real soon.
Easter Sunday was a very long day for Mommy and Daddy. We went to church in Blakeslee - and we were lucky to get a seat. It was a full house! Many people stopped to see us, and visit with Mommy after church. We then went to Great Aunt Shirley and Great Uncle Larry's house for a quick visit. We hadn't met Great Uncle Larry yet, and we also met Doug, Jen, Alyssa, and Zoe. Mommy took some pictures, and we enjoyed our visit very much.
Next we headed to another state for the first time! We traveled to Angola, Indiana to celebrate Easter with Pawpa's family. We spent more time with Great Grandma Emmie, and we met more of our Great Aunts and Uncles (Tim, Karen, Todd, Pat) and cousins. We can't wait for a few more years till we can play with Hunter and Parker. More baby news was in store as well - cousin Chad and Cassie are expecting a baby in September! Family get togethers are going to be so much fun! After a long day of traveling, we finally made it back home Sunday evening.
On Tuesday April 6, we had our 2 month check up with Dr. Korn. Mommy and Daddy were shocked when they found out that I weighed 11 pounds, and Jackson weighed 12! We've been continuing to grow and get stronger each day. We smile lots, and stretch - so we aren't done growing yet!
After so many weekends of traveling, we were all ready for a nice quiet weekend at home. On Saturday, we wished Aunt Lyn a happy birthday by sending text pictures. We also had visitors - Aunt Rachelle, Peyten, Addison and Brady were in town for a soccer tournament, and they stopped by to see us. They couldn't believe how much we had grown! Sunday we wished Aunt Lori a happy birthday, went to church, then it was such a beautiful day that daddy and mommy took us to the park for the first time. We even had a "picnic lunch" - bottles sure taste better in the sunshine! At the end of the day, daddy was tired from pushing the stroller, but we all enjoyed the fresh air and quality time spent together!
We were perfect angels at the eye doctor's offfice - or at least that's what Mommy tells us. Jackson and I both slept the entire time! I figure we must have been good, as Mommy took us to her doctor appointment the next day too. All the ladies enjoy seeing us. Everyone wants to know how old we are, and if we are identical or not.
On March 11, we made our first big "road trip". We traveled to Aunt Lyn and Uncle RJ's house in Toledo so we could celebrate our cousin Lylah turning 2. We just love the car, and we slept the whole way there. It was our first overnight stay at somewhere other than the hospital and home too. The weekend started out a little rough (Jackson kept Mommy up till about 3:00 in the morning), but we slept a lot better the second night. Friday we spent the day visiting with our cousins and Aunt Lyn, and helping to prepare for the party on Saturday.
Saturday was a HUGE day for us. We met lots of people for the first time: Great-Grandma Emmie, Great aunts Marie and Jean, Great uncles Jim and Bill. Cousins Ryan, Tasha, and Chad. And so many other friends of Aunt Lyn and Uncle RJ's that it's hard to mention them all. We handled the crowd pretty well!
On Monday night, we went out to eat with Mommy and Daddy for the first time. We went to Lone Star to celebrate Lylah's birthday. I was a stinker, and fussed when Mommy and Daddy's food arrived, so they took turns holding me and eating their dinner. Figured they better get used to it now, cause this is going to happen a lot! After dinner, we headed back home to Cincinnati.
On Saturday March 20, we made our first trip to Grandma Hart's. We enjoyed visiting with her, and spending more time with our cousins - the O'Connor's. Then on Sunday, Mommy's friend Barb came to visit and spend a few days with us. Mommy was thankful to have Barb around - and to be able to get out of the house for a little while with me and Jackson!
The next weekend, we headed back to Toledo. Daddy had a baseball draft, so we went along to visit and spend more time with our cousins. We had more visitors, and really enjoyed our weekend.
April Fools day brought our first trip to the mall! Mommy really needed her hair cut and "something done with those darn grays", so she had no choice but to take us to the mall so she could get her hair done. We were good for the first part of her appointment, but got a little fired up when mommy moved us so they could wash the color out of her hair. Good thing there were lots of nice ladies in the salon. They helped to rock the stroller, and give us our pacifiers. Jackson was still fussing a lot, so he sat on mommy's lap while she got her hair cut! The blow dryer saved us from a total meltdown. Definitely an interesting experience.
The day after our trip to the mall, Jackson felt the need to be an overachiever. Mommy had him playing on our activity mat, and she put him on his stomach for some needed "tummy time". Jackson rolled over! Mommy couldn't believe it, so she put him back on his stomach again, and he rolled over again. It was quite the day, but he hasn't done it since.
Holy Saturday was an exciting day for us...in more ways than one. We traveled to Grandma Hart's to celebrate Easter with daddy's family. This was the first time that we met Aunt Lisa, Uncle Jerry, and Stefani and Andrea. Then, shortly into the celebration, we found out that we are going to be getting a new baby cousin in November! We are excited to have someone "our age" that we'll be able to play with at future family get togethers! After Easter with the Hart's, we continued our drive to Mawma and Pawpa's house. This was our first trip to their house, but unfortunately, they weren't home. They flew to Phoenix to spend Easter with Uncle Rodney. We hope to go back and visit their house - and them - real soon.
Easter Sunday was a very long day for Mommy and Daddy. We went to church in Blakeslee - and we were lucky to get a seat. It was a full house! Many people stopped to see us, and visit with Mommy after church. We then went to Great Aunt Shirley and Great Uncle Larry's house for a quick visit. We hadn't met Great Uncle Larry yet, and we also met Doug, Jen, Alyssa, and Zoe. Mommy took some pictures, and we enjoyed our visit very much.
Next we headed to another state for the first time! We traveled to Angola, Indiana to celebrate Easter with Pawpa's family. We spent more time with Great Grandma Emmie, and we met more of our Great Aunts and Uncles (Tim, Karen, Todd, Pat) and cousins. We can't wait for a few more years till we can play with Hunter and Parker. More baby news was in store as well - cousin Chad and Cassie are expecting a baby in September! Family get togethers are going to be so much fun! After a long day of traveling, we finally made it back home Sunday evening.
On Tuesday April 6, we had our 2 month check up with Dr. Korn. Mommy and Daddy were shocked when they found out that I weighed 11 pounds, and Jackson weighed 12! We've been continuing to grow and get stronger each day. We smile lots, and stretch - so we aren't done growing yet!
After so many weekends of traveling, we were all ready for a nice quiet weekend at home. On Saturday, we wished Aunt Lyn a happy birthday by sending text pictures. We also had visitors - Aunt Rachelle, Peyten, Addison and Brady were in town for a soccer tournament, and they stopped by to see us. They couldn't believe how much we had grown! Sunday we wished Aunt Lori a happy birthday, went to church, then it was such a beautiful day that daddy and mommy took us to the park for the first time. We even had a "picnic lunch" - bottles sure taste better in the sunshine! At the end of the day, daddy was tired from pushing the stroller, but we all enjoyed the fresh air and quality time spent together!
The next week was our last full week at home with mommy. We ran some errands, and did stuff around the house to prepare for more weekend visitors. Mommy took us out to lunch the one day, and then we went to see where she works. We met lots more of her co-workers and enjoyed our tour of her office. It was a busy week, but we also spent a lot of quality time with mommy.
On Thursday April 15th, it was my turn to surprise mommy. Mommy laid me on the floor for tummy time, and then watched me start to squirm. She watched me pretty closely, and sure enough, I rolled over! She was very proud of me, so when she put me back on my tummy, I was glad to do it again - cause that meant I would get more hugs and kisses! When daddy got home from work that night, I did it again so that he could watch me...he was pretty proud too!
Friday night, Mawma and Pawpa (and Uncle Aaron) came to visit. Saturday Pawpa and daddy went and bought a new lawn mower, and they worked outside most of the afternoon making the yard look nice. We all went to church that night, then Mawma, Pawpa and Uncle Aaron watched Jackson and me so that mommy and daddy could go out on a date. They went to the Melting Pot, and seemed to really enjoy having some quality time without me and my brother pestering them.
Sunday was a relaxing day visiting with Mawma and Pawpa before they headed home. Mommy and daddy did some things around the house again, then we made a trip to Babies R Us to get a few things that we needed. Once we arrived home, it was time for our baths, bottles, then we went to bed.
Jackson and I spent our last 2 days with Mommy on Monday and Tuesday. Mommy was sad sometimes, as she's going to miss us when she goes back to work, but we'll still play in the evenings and on the weekends.
Well, we'll write more about our first few days at daycare soon! Hope everyone is doing well!
Love,
Lincoln (and Jackson, Mommy, and Daddy)
Monday, March 8, 2010
Where does the time go???
Once again, the last few weeks have been busy.
The boys had more visitors on Friday, February 19th. Sean and Zoe, and Kristen and Brett (friends of mine from work) stopped over to meet our little guys. We really enjoyed spending the evening with all of them, and we know if we need a babysitter, who we need to call!
Uncle Aaron celebrated his 29th birthday on February 21st. We invited Uncle Aaron to join us for dinner, complete with Lemon Poppyseed cake! We wish him only the best in the coming year.
The next week was just business as usual - spending time with the boys. I had my 4 week check up on the 24th, and the doctor was very pleased with how I was healing.
Maw-ma and Paw-pa were supposed to come visit the weekend of the 27th and 28th (to celebrate Uncle Aaron's birthday), but the weather was nasty, so they didn't make the trip. My friend Barb was also supposed to be here to visit, and decided against it because of the weather. So, we had a nice quiet weekend instead!
I left the boys for the first time on February 28th. I was gone for about 1/2 hour to run to Aaron's house to pick a few things up, but it was quite different being without them. It really is amazing how fast your life changes when you become a mom!
The boys had their one month check up with Dr. Korn on March 1st. Both of them continue to grow like weeds! Jackson was up to 8 lbs. 14 oz., and Lincoln was 7 lbs. 14 oz. The doctor was very happy with this progress. They both measured 21 inches. Otherwise, the boys are healthy and happy. We go back to the doctor for their 2 month check-up on April 6th.
Brian and I are getting more comfortable with taking the boys out. We made our first trip to Target with them the first week of March. Unfortuantely, the carts aren't big enough to hold 2 car seats, so we each had our own cart and baby. We still laugh at the attention that we seem to draw!
On Friday March 5th, I made my first major trip out with the boys by myself. We ventured to Western Hills for a baby shower. The boys were great - the slept in the car on the way there, and they enjoyed all the attention that they received at the shower. They met lots of my co-workers, and they weren't bothered by the number of people or the noise. This was a great warm up for all the attention they will get in Toledo next weekend!
Saturday was a busy day of errands, which again the boys were really good for us. We started out the morning by visiting the bank to open their very own savings accounts. We used the money they had received as a gift for their baptism, and plan to put money in each of their accounts each month. It is never too early to start saving!
After the bank, we cruised through Sam's Club for a few things that we needed. We did a drive through at the post office to mail the first round of thank you notes (yes, I'm still working on these!), then we were off for the boys first trip to the grocery store. Again, we needed 2 carts, and even then, there wasn't much room for groceries. I think in the future, we may need to take the stroller if we all go to the grocery together! After the grocery store, it was time to come home, as everyone was tired and hungry.
Sunday was a lazy day...getting things done around home, then church that night. It's always hard to believe the weekend is over!
Today, I'm taking the boys to my eye doctor appointment - wish us luck. I really hope they are good while we are there. The rest of the week will be spent preparing for our trip for Lylah's party, so I'm sure the week will be over before we know it.
Hope you all have a great week. We'll write more soon.
Kate, Brian, Lincoln, and Jackson
The boys had more visitors on Friday, February 19th. Sean and Zoe, and Kristen and Brett (friends of mine from work) stopped over to meet our little guys. We really enjoyed spending the evening with all of them, and we know if we need a babysitter, who we need to call!
Uncle Aaron celebrated his 29th birthday on February 21st. We invited Uncle Aaron to join us for dinner, complete with Lemon Poppyseed cake! We wish him only the best in the coming year.
The next week was just business as usual - spending time with the boys. I had my 4 week check up on the 24th, and the doctor was very pleased with how I was healing.
Maw-ma and Paw-pa were supposed to come visit the weekend of the 27th and 28th (to celebrate Uncle Aaron's birthday), but the weather was nasty, so they didn't make the trip. My friend Barb was also supposed to be here to visit, and decided against it because of the weather. So, we had a nice quiet weekend instead!
I left the boys for the first time on February 28th. I was gone for about 1/2 hour to run to Aaron's house to pick a few things up, but it was quite different being without them. It really is amazing how fast your life changes when you become a mom!
The boys had their one month check up with Dr. Korn on March 1st. Both of them continue to grow like weeds! Jackson was up to 8 lbs. 14 oz., and Lincoln was 7 lbs. 14 oz. The doctor was very happy with this progress. They both measured 21 inches. Otherwise, the boys are healthy and happy. We go back to the doctor for their 2 month check-up on April 6th.
Brian and I are getting more comfortable with taking the boys out. We made our first trip to Target with them the first week of March. Unfortuantely, the carts aren't big enough to hold 2 car seats, so we each had our own cart and baby. We still laugh at the attention that we seem to draw!
On Friday March 5th, I made my first major trip out with the boys by myself. We ventured to Western Hills for a baby shower. The boys were great - the slept in the car on the way there, and they enjoyed all the attention that they received at the shower. They met lots of my co-workers, and they weren't bothered by the number of people or the noise. This was a great warm up for all the attention they will get in Toledo next weekend!
Saturday was a busy day of errands, which again the boys were really good for us. We started out the morning by visiting the bank to open their very own savings accounts. We used the money they had received as a gift for their baptism, and plan to put money in each of their accounts each month. It is never too early to start saving!
After the bank, we cruised through Sam's Club for a few things that we needed. We did a drive through at the post office to mail the first round of thank you notes (yes, I'm still working on these!), then we were off for the boys first trip to the grocery store. Again, we needed 2 carts, and even then, there wasn't much room for groceries. I think in the future, we may need to take the stroller if we all go to the grocery together! After the grocery store, it was time to come home, as everyone was tired and hungry.
Sunday was a lazy day...getting things done around home, then church that night. It's always hard to believe the weekend is over!
Today, I'm taking the boys to my eye doctor appointment - wish us luck. I really hope they are good while we are there. The rest of the week will be spent preparing for our trip for Lylah's party, so I'm sure the week will be over before we know it.
Hope you all have a great week. We'll write more soon.
Kate, Brian, Lincoln, and Jackson
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Saturday, February 20, 2010
Lots to catch up on...
Hi everyone -
Brian and I were blessed with two precious baby boys on January 27. Everyone told us our lives would never be the same, and we completely understand now!
Lincoln Joseph arrived at 12:43 p.m., weighting 6 lbs. 5 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.
Jackson Thomas was close behind at 12:44 p.m., topping the scale at 6 lbs. 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
I know two boys was in the minority for the blog poll, but we LOVE our boys!
Both boys were healthy...the biggest concern being a little bit of jaundice, but that's all better now!
We had lots of visitors in the hospital...Maw-ma and Paw-pa, Uncle Rodney, Uncle Aaron, Aunt Lyn and Uncle RJ, Dick, Brenda, Uncle Bryce, Jenny Tallarigo, and Katie Balogh. Thank you all for coming and spending time with us!
We left the hospital on Saturday, January 30 together as a family, which was another prayer answered for us.
On Sunday, cousins Lylah and Knox got to meet us - they were at the hospital on Wednesday, but weren't allowed in to visit us. We expect to have lots of fun in the future with our cousins!
Our first week home was spent learning a lot about the babies (and they learned a lot about us).
Brian and I worked hard to try to get the babies on the same schedule, and to figure out the best way to organize things around the house. We are all doing pretty well, but we know that we'll continue to work on these things as the boys needs change.
The boys had their first visit with the pediatrician on February 4th. The doctor was a bit concerned that they weren't back up to their birth weight, so he asked us to supplement feeding, and come back in a week. When we returned on February 12th, Lincoln gained 15 ounces and was up to 6 lbs. 12 ounces (from 5 lbs. 13 ounces the week before), and Jackson was up to 7 lbs. 5 ounces (up over a lb. from 6 lbs. 4 ounces). We return for their one month check up on March 1. The boys continue to eat well, and seem to grow bigger each and every day.
We've spent a lot of time at home for a multitude of reasons - wanting to protect the boys from the cold and all the germs outside; it's snowed a lot and the roads were horrible; and also - it's difficult to take 2 little babies out!
However, we did take the boys to church for the first time on Saturday, February 6. We wanted to do a trial run before their baptism. The boys were great - not one peep out of either of them throughout the entire mass. We got a lot of double takes - but I guess we should expect a lot of that!
The boys were baptized on February 13 at St. Susanna Church during the 5:00 mass. They were again perfect angels throughout the entire mass - never even shed a tear during the actual pouring of the water. Thanks to Aunt Lyn, Uncle RJ, Aunt Lori, and Jay for being Godparents for the boys!
The baptism day was a big day...filled with more visitors for the first time. The boys met Aunt Rachelle, cousins Peyten and Addison, Great Aunt Pam and Great Uncle John, Great Aunt Shirley, Grandma Hart, Aunt Beth, Uncle Sean, cousins Joey, Katelin, Alissa, and Seth, Barb and Pat, Jay, Tracy and Ashley, and Donna. It was a really great day spent with family and friends. The boys are very lucky to have so many people in their lives.
This past week, Brian returned to work, but Lyn and the kids stayed behind to help out with the boys. We really can't thank Aunt Lyn enough for helping with feedings, laundry, diaper changes, and bottle washing. We were sad to see them all leave to go home, and look forward to seeing them in a few weeks for Lylah's birthday.
This coming week will be filled with catching up on many things - writing thank you notes, and getting the nursery all set up. We promise to write more soon!
Love, Kate, Brian, Lincoln, and Jackson
Brian and I were blessed with two precious baby boys on January 27. Everyone told us our lives would never be the same, and we completely understand now!
Lincoln Joseph arrived at 12:43 p.m., weighting 6 lbs. 5 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.
Jackson Thomas was close behind at 12:44 p.m., topping the scale at 6 lbs. 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
I know two boys was in the minority for the blog poll, but we LOVE our boys!
Both boys were healthy...the biggest concern being a little bit of jaundice, but that's all better now!
We had lots of visitors in the hospital...Maw-ma and Paw-pa, Uncle Rodney, Uncle Aaron, Aunt Lyn and Uncle RJ, Dick, Brenda, Uncle Bryce, Jenny Tallarigo, and Katie Balogh. Thank you all for coming and spending time with us!
We left the hospital on Saturday, January 30 together as a family, which was another prayer answered for us.
On Sunday, cousins Lylah and Knox got to meet us - they were at the hospital on Wednesday, but weren't allowed in to visit us. We expect to have lots of fun in the future with our cousins!
Our first week home was spent learning a lot about the babies (and they learned a lot about us).
Brian and I worked hard to try to get the babies on the same schedule, and to figure out the best way to organize things around the house. We are all doing pretty well, but we know that we'll continue to work on these things as the boys needs change.
The boys had their first visit with the pediatrician on February 4th. The doctor was a bit concerned that they weren't back up to their birth weight, so he asked us to supplement feeding, and come back in a week. When we returned on February 12th, Lincoln gained 15 ounces and was up to 6 lbs. 12 ounces (from 5 lbs. 13 ounces the week before), and Jackson was up to 7 lbs. 5 ounces (up over a lb. from 6 lbs. 4 ounces). We return for their one month check up on March 1. The boys continue to eat well, and seem to grow bigger each and every day.
We've spent a lot of time at home for a multitude of reasons - wanting to protect the boys from the cold and all the germs outside; it's snowed a lot and the roads were horrible; and also - it's difficult to take 2 little babies out!
However, we did take the boys to church for the first time on Saturday, February 6. We wanted to do a trial run before their baptism. The boys were great - not one peep out of either of them throughout the entire mass. We got a lot of double takes - but I guess we should expect a lot of that!
The boys were baptized on February 13 at St. Susanna Church during the 5:00 mass. They were again perfect angels throughout the entire mass - never even shed a tear during the actual pouring of the water. Thanks to Aunt Lyn, Uncle RJ, Aunt Lori, and Jay for being Godparents for the boys!
The baptism day was a big day...filled with more visitors for the first time. The boys met Aunt Rachelle, cousins Peyten and Addison, Great Aunt Pam and Great Uncle John, Great Aunt Shirley, Grandma Hart, Aunt Beth, Uncle Sean, cousins Joey, Katelin, Alissa, and Seth, Barb and Pat, Jay, Tracy and Ashley, and Donna. It was a really great day spent with family and friends. The boys are very lucky to have so many people in their lives.
This past week, Brian returned to work, but Lyn and the kids stayed behind to help out with the boys. We really can't thank Aunt Lyn enough for helping with feedings, laundry, diaper changes, and bottle washing. We were sad to see them all leave to go home, and look forward to seeing them in a few weeks for Lylah's birthday.
This coming week will be filled with catching up on many things - writing thank you notes, and getting the nursery all set up. We promise to write more soon!
Love, Kate, Brian, Lincoln, and Jackson
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