The twins: 6 months and do I dare say it's getting fun?

Do I dare say things are starting to get fun around here? The babies are more interactive, laughing at each other more and I'm able to predict naps which is KEY. There's still days where I wish I could disappear and take a solo vacation with nothing but my yarn and gallons of alcohol. But those really crazy leave-me-alone-once-daddy-gets-home days don't happen as much now. 

I'm definitely trapped. Still trapped at home. I'm waiting for Lachlan to get into preschool so I can go out and DO the things again. It's literally impossible with all three in tow. With a toddler than can run away and babies that can lose their shit at the unpredictable drop of a hat, I'm TERRIFIED to do anything with all of them on my own them besides park trips and confined playdates. I turned my back ONCE at the mall play area to make someone a bottle and I lost sight of Lachlan because he ran out into the mall. That's all it takes is to lose sight for 5 seconds. 

But with just two babies (haha doesn't that STILL sound crazy? JUST two babies?) With two babies, I can at least walk into a store for a short shopping trip. I can go for a high speed walk with them in the stroller. When Lach's with us he's as slow as molasses because he's walking or on his scooter. I'm getting so fat because I can't MOVE my body. And I stress eat all the cookies and chocolate.

The babies definitely went through a growth spurt for a good solid two weeks or so. They really put us through the wringer with constant whining, fussing, and general overall unhappiness with whatever we did with them. I felt like a marionette. They also had a sleep regression and started waking up twice a night again even though they were sleeping through for a while there.

And there's days where it's like, what we call, "baby whack-a-mole" where one baby finally settles down and up pops the other with all the needs. And then we get them settled and the other baby who we just settled pops up with more needs. 

BUT

Here they are looking cute as ever and then I see them together like this and it makes my heart melt and we go through so. many. emotions.

Cormac:
-is almost 17 pounds
-is able to sit up for a few seconds
-is more into his chew toys
-still has no teeth
-had two spoonfuls of oatmeal but spit the rest out
-is very loud and strong but has his sister to compete with now
-his overall demeanor has improved and we don't know if it's from the Prevacid for reflux that's finally working or if he's just outgrowing it, but he's been much more happy.
-is in size 3 diapers
-is in size 6 month clothes
-smiles easily at people and our dog



Sadie:
-is almost 15 pounds
-has found her loud voice and isn't afraid to use it for what she wants, or just basically all the time now
-is much more into her chew toys, but no teeth yet
-is in size 3 diapers
-is in size 6 month clothes (but can squeeze into 3 months if she has to because mommy didn't do the laundry)
-not into baby food, she spits it right out
-has the prettiest smile

Yes, the days can be certifiably nuts, but then I see them all together and can't believe they're all mine and how lucky I am to have beautiful healthy babies.

Merry Christmas to you!

Merry Christmas to you! I hope you have a wonderful time doing whatever traditions you hold dear. We will be spending the holiday at our house, opening presents all day, and eating delicious food. It most likely won't be a white Christmas by us, which is a bummer. But one can always believe in a little Christmas magic!

What's on my needles: Gris de Lin Cowl

I made this cowl for Lachlan's speech therapist and gave it to her on her last visit. We're going to miss her so much!

I enjoyed this pattern with it's simple lacework design. I had to tink back a few times to fix a missed mistake, but it was worth it.

Free pattern: Gris de Lin

Yarn: Knit Picks Hawthorne Fingering Kettle Dyed

The twins are 5 months and mama is a slacker

Gaaah! Another monthly age post a whole month late!

This month the twins met their Uncle Shawn, Mima, Poppy, Uncle Greg, Aunt Laura, and cousins Harper and Anderson.



Cormac:
weighs 13 pounds
had his first cold
wears his heart on his sleeve. If he's happy you know it, if he's sad you really know it
has been in a better all around mood. Maybe he's finally benefitting from the Prevacid (or maybe he's just outgrowing his reflux)
is vocalizing more
is close to sitting up unassisted
loves watching big brother and smiles easily at him and his sister
still has a flat spot on his head, though it may be a tiny bit better



Sadie:
weighs 12 pounds
had her first cold
is a pro at rolling over and wiggling across the room on her back
rolled over in her crib for the first time

What's on my hook: Enzo the Elephant

Meet Enzo the Elephant! He is a cuddle sized elephant with the softest fleecy yarn. I made these for youngest niece and nephew for Christmas. I seriously can't get enough of them. They work up quick with the super bulky yarn.

Pattern: Enzo the Elephant

Yarn: Bernat Baby Blanket Brights

Lachlan's 3rd Birthday

My baby is 3! We decided on a rock star theme birthday party. We hired the guys who play music at Lachlan's music class to come to our house. We had a huge turnout! I think at one point there were 30 people in our house. I nearly had an anxiety attack the night before thinking I may have gone overboard and invited too many people, but it was only a 2 hour party and we made it through without anything getting broken.




The kids all had a great time. The music guys brought favors and I made some star shaped rice krispe treats that said "Thanks for rocking with us" to give the kids as well. I made some shirts with iron-on letters for the twins that said "Groupie" and for me and Brian that said "Event Staff." And we made a balloon garland to hang over the "stage" where the guys played. We pad pizza delivered from Dominos and our cake came from the grocery store. So for how big the party was, everything was really easy and low-stress.

It was easy, but will probably be the last time we throw such a huge party. Birthday party expenses will soon be shared amongst all three kiddos so we'll have to take it down a notch.

What's on my hook: Mermaid dolls

I made these mermaids for my two oldest nieces for Christmas. I really enjoyed making them. Even the technique to add the hair on was fun.

You can find the pattern on Etsy by clicking here.