William

Here is the ham.... He is so cute.

Niffy

Here is Jennifer, Niffy, we haven't seen here up on my blog yet. She, John, and Chrissy came over the other day for pizza and a beer. As soon as I am done nursing (maybe this summer) I am going to have the biggest Gin and Tonic EVER. Since that is my favorite summer drink I think the breastfeeding will be done by then. Not sure if I can make it another summer without a tall, cold one.

March 18

Today is Colin's Birthday. I can't believe how quickly time goes by. Today he turns 11 yrs old. He is such a great kid and I am so proud of him. He is praticing hard for his school play. He got a part on the Oliver! cast and loves it. I think he has really found an activity that he enjoys.
Happy Birthday Colin, I love you!

times are tough sometimes

So as you all have read, some moments are crazy here. They both were tired and neither wanted to go down. Note: baby on the bottom is nursing. LOL I really am going to enjoy these shots later down the road and wonder how I got through some days. I have been trying to get out more often since we are all suffering from cabin fever. However since they were born in November and two is hard to get out of the house, they don't like to go..... It is so hard to go to the mall and have a screaming baby or two screaming babies for that matter. Today, though was the second day in a row we left the house before noon and i actually got to the store and almost home without a cryer. It was a relief that there might be a light at the end of my tunnel. Can't wait till spring.

dad

This is one of my favorite shots so far.

learning to share

Thomas (left) and William are learning to share. It wasn't hard to get them to pose for this shot. they are really funny and starting to ham it up for the camera

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After 3 hours of sleep last night, this is how we are all feeling today

St. Patrick's Day Parade - Pearl River, NY

amazing

Being a parent is so amazing, Nursing creates such a special bond for the baby and the mom, but in my case it also creates a special bond for the boys. They often hold each others' hands while nursing. Most day when they are done they look at each other and talk. it is so cute and such an awesome experience. I am truly blessed to have both babies.

Chili Peppers

Last night Thomas was whispering sweet nothings into my ears and he told me that one of his life goals is to be onstage with the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He wanted to start putting his portfolio together so they would seen how deep his dedication runs. He was upset at how loose the sock was, but I told him not to worry that it will fit someday.

self expression

Here Colin is working on some self epressive art.





















Here Colin is working on some self expressive art with Larry, who knew? Not Colin...

thomas

The boys are growing leaps and bounds. Just the other day we did an informal weigh-in, both weighed in at 17lbs. Who know if my scale is right

family

I have a few minutes to myself so here are some of my thoughts that have been on my mind. As we are here at the day we say goodbye to Uncle George I am saddened for our family. Other than my grandparents and sadly Bianca and Samuel, Uncle George is one of the first of the young generation to die. I often say to Larry and to people in my family how fortunate I am to have the family we have. I don't know many people who can say they are as close to their cousins, aunts, uncles... as most of us are to each other. Uncle George was a good father and a good uncle. We all have our faults and none of us are perfect, none of us. So, therefore we are all good people. My fondest memories of Uncle George are of him carving the turkeys for thanksgiving in the laundry room with his electric knife. I was always fascinated with that darn knife and the way he prided himself on his carving abilities. My worst memory of uncle George (from a kids perspective) is him yelling at Melanie, (which happened often), to get in the backyard and throw 100 pitches, and "DO IT NOW!" So if my worst memory is of a man yelling at his kid to strive to be better, who gives a crap. Maybe it was that yelling for constant perfection that made Melanie the obsessive, perfectionist she is today. Is it that bad having a clean house or a perfect haircut from anyone of us who she has done those things for?

We are often asked when we are going to buy a house or a bigger car, the answer is when we get around to it. So we may live in a two bedroom apartment on the ground floor of someones' house. We did have to split our dining room to make room for an office, and I do not have nearly enough storage space. But, the one thing we do have is each other. Colin and I have been through 10 years together and I go to bed every night kissing Larry and telling him how happy I am that we found each other and that we make such a great team. I pride myself on my family, not only my immediate family, but my extended family. At any time I can call my sister, mom, Melanie, Kim, Bird, or anyone for that matter and know that if needed they would come to my rescue. Whether I need a haircut, fashion sense (a lot of that) cup of tea, a car ride for Colin, or just someone to talk to, I can call anyone in my family and they will be there. It brings tears to my eyes every time because I am so grateful to have such a wonderful support system.

I know that William and Thomas are loved and cherished by everyone in my family. i heard rumors that some have favorites, but they are both so damn cute how could anyone not love them equally. I am so fortunate to be home with them. sometimes I think two is better than one. i know this sounds crazy, but here is my thinking. It is easy (sometimes) to settle one baby and then they are put down, swing, chair, anything. But, to have two if one is settled, chances are the other is not (unless they are napping). This means that I dedicate 95% of my day to taking care of them. To holding, cuddling, wiping, changing, feeding, loving, smiling, talking, reading, comforting, swaying, bouncing, walking, rocking, strolling, dressing, and the list goes on and on. They have my undivided attention all day long, so a bed may not get made or a bathroom cleaned, but a baby was loved and at the end of the day that is what is most important.

So, in closing, goodbye Uncle George, you will be missed and you were loved, not only by me, but by our family.

physically impossible to get comfortable, NOT!

I am almost done with our swings, so i decided to capture the moment and show myself and all of you just how much baby aparatus we have in our house. All that have children know how big and cumbersome these chairs and swings and carseats and playpens and....... are, think if it was all double. I will not be sad to see the swings go or the bouncing seats or the carseats. I am fortunate enough to have some friends (through my sister) that loaned us most of the items pictured here, so luckily I do not have to find some place to store them (mom's garage) Some extras came from cousins, garage sales and others. The toys get smaller as they get bigger, but you would never know that by looking at Colin's room filled with tanks and vehicles and army men.

buns of love

I am pretty sure this is Thomas. They are both getting really beefy.

thomas