A busy year...and lots of changes

Happy 2011!
We are only a week into the new year, and yet so many things have happened.

Our first big event was actually New Years Eve.  Mawma and Pawpa agreed to watch the boys for the weekend.  Brian and I needed a bit of a break, as well as an opportunity to spend some time with each other.  So, the boys spent their first night (and second night) away from mommy and daddy!  We heard they were great all weekend, and Brian and I were thankful for the chance to catch up on our rest.  The boys have been a little more clingy this week, but its gotten better as the week has went on. 

The boys are now full-time Tiny Tots!  They were transitioned permanently on Monday.  It was a bit of a surprise when we picked them up as we were told they would be moving in two weeks.   But, the new caregivers insist that the boys are adjusting very well.  Lincoln is smitten with the younger girls already (he's a charmer), and although Jackson had a rough time with me leaving him yesterday morning, he did much better today. 
It's always interesting to hear what new people have to say about our boys.  After only a week, I've already heard that they can't believe what good eaters they are!  (I actually think their appetities are growing - as they are eating more and more all the time)  The caregivers also commented yesterday that they are ALWAYS together.  They have laughed at how one will put his finger in the other ones mouth.  Then they switch, and then go off and play.  There is another set of twins in their room, and they don't spend much time together.  They find it endearing that the boys like spending time together and are so close. 

So, with the changes last weekend and at daycare, its been a bit of a challenging week with the boys...but we've survived!

Just to add to the fun, Jackson is working on cutting some teeth.  His one top tooth is so very close to popping through.   He has some others that are close behind, so he'll likely have as many teeth as Lincoln before too long.  We'll keep you updated!

Jackson had therapy this afternoon for his Torticollis.  Our session didn't go very well...mostly as Jackson is very attached to Mommy this week.  The only times he would cooperate and do his therapy was when I was holding him.  However, Ms. Erin did say he is holding his head up pretty straight when he's crawling - we just need to get him to do it in his other positions as well (sitting, standing, walking).  More work to do, but it was more encouraging than our session a few weeks ago.

One last thing to share...Jackson is now officially WALKING.  He walked around the kitchen quite a bit tonight.  He would go from the fridge to the stove, then over to the table, then back to the fridge.  He doesn't go fast, but he's definiely taking 8-10 steps between objects.  It's exciting and scary all at the same time.  But ready or not, here they come!

Well, that is most of the highlights of the week.  We do hope everyone has a prosperous and happy new year.  May 2011 hold health, happiness, and prosperity for everyone!

Love,
Kate, Brian, Lincoln, and Jackson