Sunday, December 27, 2009

REPETITION


Brenna is at the stage of repeating herself, until she gets my attention, or what she wants...and at times it is unbearable. So I will focus on things that I love to do with Brenna.

She is old enough to play games with me. We got candyland for Christmas but she is the master of memory. She also likes slap jack.

I LOVE baths, so Brenna and I take one together everday.

My nickname from my dad was Kissy...he said it was because I would never give him a kiss. I have been trying to teach Brennna to be more affectionate and "soft", and she is alot better but at times I have to trick her. For example, to get a kiss I say "On the cheek...on the cheek" and when she tries I turn my head, so that she gives me one right on the lips.

She loves to help me cook. I have an egg separater that looks like a nose and the egg whites come out the nostrils. It is discusting. We love it.

She can finally sit through books and she wants to read for hours.

Before bed she gets her "soft" time with mama. We read a book or just rock in the rocking chair and snuggle. She holds me for a long time because she knows if she wiggles then it is bedtime.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

WORDS OF WISDOM


I am often asked what advice I have to a future mother of twins. Here it is...

...Do not try to do everything. Some things HAVE to go by the wayside.

...Do not letting crying stress you out. You are only one person. Do one thing at a time.

...Play...play...play. If you TRY to accomplish something you will get frustrated when you find that you have 2 babies begging for attention. Just play and put the rest off until they are occupied or asleep. If they want your attention, give them 5 minutes and then they will be fine and you can get back to what you were doing.

...Get used to the indoors. Do not get upset when you cannot go somewhere. Get used to it. Staying home is way easier.

...Do not mess with nap time. Make it strict and fixed times.

...Pay for a babysitter to run errands. It is so worth the money.

...You never get a moments peace. Do not even except it, then you will not be disappointed.

...If you do get the oppritunity for a break...take it fully. Put the babies out of your mind and linger, browse, ponder...savor it.

...Accept ANY help.

...Ask if you need it. They will say no or take a long pause if they cannot.

Life is blessed and good. Figure it out, instead of getting frustrated. This stage will pass.

P.S. If it smells like it is poopy but when you change it there is nothing...just give it 5 minutes...it will come.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

BISCUIT=BRENNA


I found a book that reminds me of this point in my life with Brenna.

Biscuit

This is Biscuit (Brenna).
Biscuit is small (big).
Biscuit is yellow (knows how to manipulate her mom).

Time for bed Biscuit!!
Woof! Woof!(Whaa! Whaa!)
Biscuit wants to play.

Time for bed Biscuit!!
Woof! Woof!
Biscuit wants a snack (slice of cheese).

Time for bed Biscuit!!
Woof! Woof!
Biscuit wants to a drink.

Time for bed Biscuit!!
Woof! Woof!
Biscuit wants to hear a story (then another...then another...).

Time for bed Biscuit!!
Woof! Woof!
Biscuit wants her blanket.

Time for bed Biscuit!!
Woof! Woof!
Biscuit wants her doll (she doesnt play with dolls but each night it is something different).

Time for bed Biscuit!!
Woof! Woof!
Biscuit wants a hug.

Time for bed Biscuit!!
Woof! Woof!
Biscuit wants a kiss.

Time for bed Biscuit!!
Woof! Woof!
Biscuit wants the light on (light off).

Woof!
Biscuit wants to be tucked in (the blanket on her head).

Woof!
Biscuit wants one more kiss (a "big" one).

Woof!
Biscuit wants one more hug (a "big" one).

Woof!
Biscuit wants to curl up (in mamas bed, and if not then she will sneak in later in the night anyway)!

Sleepy puppy.
Goodnight Biscuit.

Monday, December 14, 2009

JACKSON WALKS

I waited a little too long to take a video. He now walks pretty good but his stance is hilarious. He does a stiff-legged wide gait.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

PRO PHOTOS


" Triplets"
3 kids 19 months apart



Landon Ace



Jackson Brock



Brenna Morgan

SIGNING TIME


Where did Landon learn how to scream? He screams when he wants something, when Brenna or Jackson get close, when he cannot do/open something. I have decided that it will only get worse. I simply do not have enough arms or time to give all 3 babies all the attention that they desire.

With Brenna I taught her a few signs but I have decided that the twins need to learn to sign. I have heard that it helps them communicate and cuts down on tantrums.

The library down the street has all of the videos of Signing Time and Baby Signing Time. So far I have been renting them...it is so worth it.

The twins are still a little too young but Brenna has started signing. I love it. It is fun.