tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44351308990664881142024-03-05T02:35:56.791-06:00Suburban(ish) MamaSurviving Life from the City to the SuburbsAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-76255417919284869522018-04-16T01:37:00.000-05:002018-04-16T01:37:28.710-05:00Mommy Date: The Beginning (Lauryn #1)Having four kids, and the large age gap that exists between some of them, tends to make me feel guilty about the amount of time I can spend with each of them. It's difficult to entertain each of them when we go out or are on vacation. Very few places can hold all of their attentions equally - and the older they get, the harder it is to keep them happy. So it got me thinking - how can I make sure that I bond with each of my kids in a way that would be fun and beneficial <b>uniquely</b> for them?<br />
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I've been thinking about this for sometime now, and the idea was actually spurred from a Bucket List Family video I watched on YouTube. The dad, Garrett, regularly has "Daddy Dates" with his kids where he takes them somewhere special and it's just two of them. <b>Quality one-on-one time.</b> I loved the idea.<br />
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So, of course, the <b>"Mommy Date"</b> in my household was born.<br />
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I originally thought I would start this with my oldest - having brunch somewhere and shopping around some quaint suburban downtown area - but it just so happened that the availability presented itself a little earlier with my youngest daughter.<br />
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Weekends are a time where I run my errands and get my grocery shopping done. Once a month I head to Trader Joe's to pick up some of my favorite staples (the closest Trader Joe's to me is about 30 minutes away, so a monthly trip is more manageable than a weekly trek). Knowing that Lauryn loves food just as much as I do, I thought I'd let her tag along with me. I did not intend to make the trip a morning/afternoon event, but that's exactly how the day panned out.<br />
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Lauryn hadn't eaten breakfast before we left, so a donut treat was first on my list. She, of course, picked a chocolate one, and was really well-behaved at Country Donuts - and it was our first solo trip there together.<br />
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Trader Joe's was a big hit. I knew Lauryn had some Trader Joe's favorites too (like chocolate cat cookies and alphabet cookies) so I thought she's get a kick out of coming to the store with me. I am blessed to have my mom live with me, so I never have to take the kids grocery shopping with me - which I am so, so grateful for! So, for them, coming to the store with me is a <b>definite treat</b>. I was actually surprised at how engaged she was at the store. She noticed things that I didn't - like umbrellas hanging from the ceiling and a barn with a cow above the dairy section. It was also fun pointing out the different fruits and having her name them. I think we both had more fun there than we thought we would.<br />
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On the way to Trader Joe's, we passed a Touch-A-Truck event that I thought I would take her to afterwards, but after she saw the cow above the dairy case at the store all she could talk about was cows and pigs and farms. Serendipitously, I scrolled through my Facebook page and found a nearby Springtime at the Farm event happening that same day. <b>How lucky were we?</b> I knew she'd much prefer that to some John Deere's any day. And boy, did she!<br />
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At Primrose Farm in St. Charles she spent a couple of hours chasing chickens, talking to horses, feeding cows, petting goats, planting flowers, and churning butter. I honestly <b>couldn't have planned the day better.</b> They had a baby cow, Peach, who was celebrating its first birthday. Lauryn got to feed it some hay (a dream for her), and Peach proceeded to eat her mitten. Priceless memories!<br />
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You can check out the highlight reel from our day below. I'm dabbling more with iMovie so I hope to get better at preserving our memories with videos. If you've never tried video editing, let me tell you that it's <b>A LOT of work</b>! I have so much respect for those YouTubers that post vlogs week after week. It's crazy time consuming!<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">So my first Mommy Date is in the books, and I can't wait to do this with my other kids too. I still plan to take my oldest out for brunch and shopping, but the weather didn't exactly pan out for us to enjoy the outdoors this weekend. We've had some <b>crazy weather</b> the last few weeks - ranging from 30 degrees to 70 degrees all in the same week! Just waiting for spring to firmly plant her feet on the ground.</span>Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-3451367416737658762018-04-08T21:46:00.000-05:002018-04-08T21:47:16.033-05:00Hello There, Old Friend!I rediscovered this page a few weeks ago and it made me really sad. I last posted here when the twins were six months old - almost 2 years ago - and I hate that I didn't keep up with it. All the cute things they've done over the last two years, the gorgeous pictures, and the memories we've made were not documented and it just makes me really sad. Plus, in the last few weeks I have revisited this page numerous times, typed in a few sentences, and put the computer back down.<br />
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It sucks to say, but life with twins really is <b>super-busy</b> and <b>difficult</b>. I used to write at night, but as the twins took more and more of my energy, I was zapped by the end of every night. There were months that I wouldn't even turn on my computer at home. Months! Which is crazy considering I used to be on the computer every night for years.<br />
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I even started a bullet journal to chronicle twin life - a journal that I also abandoned more than a year ago.<br />
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At the time you think that you'll always remember what they said, how they acted etc, but being a mom of four, I should've known that that was a lie. My oldest is 19 now and I only have a highlight reel going through my brain. Those small moments? All forgotten. Oh how I wish I would've kept up with this blog.<br />
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Well, for right now, I'm back. I hope to post updates more frequently, sharing pictures of the kids and just life in general. It's not always fun. It's not always exciting. But it's our normal, regular life, filled with precious memories that I want to document.<br />
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XOXO,<br />
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I had lots of questions this visit, so it didn't go as fast as the last visit. One big difference this visit was that Peytie was actually happy throughout (except for when he got his shots, of course), and Lauryn was the fussy, crying one this time.<br />
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To make a long story short, Lauryn is doing just fine. She's a strong girl who is growing just as she's supposed to. There are some concerns, however, with Peyton. The big one for now is his head size. Not so much because of <b><i>how</i></b> big it is (Brayden's was almost the same size at six months, but he also wasn't born premature), but more because of the rate of growth. It's just growing too big, too fast. It could mean a lot of things, or it could mean nothing. I'm trying my hardest not to let my imagination run wild but, naturally, I consulted Google Doc and have driven myself wrought with worry.<br />
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Another concern for Peytie is the fact that he still has a little cough. <b>STILL.</b> I feel like he was born with this. Again, could mean something, could mean nothing.<br />
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Because of these issues, Peyton will have a head ultrasound on Wednesday, and an appointment with a pediatric ENT the following week. Any and all <b>prayers/pixie duxt/good vibes/or whatever you believe in</b> would be appreciated. My little guy can use all the help he can get (and momma too because I'm really, really sad and worried about it).<br />
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Overall we got through the appointment with only a few tears (babies, me, all around) and left the appointment ok. A family selfie was in order.<br />
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<b>Weight:</b> 17 lb 10 oz (75th percentile) Gained 3 lb 3 oz since their four month appointment!<br />
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Unfortunately, I had to work on their half birthday, so the pictures I took aren't the best. Early morning light is a little harsh. I was determined to get some pics of the day though.<br />
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These two are as different as can be. What she likes, he doesn't, and vice versa.<br />
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Lauryn is my active little wannabe gymnast. She is all over the place. Not crawling or anything, but if you put her down somewhere, it's almost guaranteed that she'll be in a few spot/position before long. She loves to "jump" when held in a standing position. Peytie is the complete opposite. Still not turning completely over (he can get halfway), he is content being wherever you put him. As long as he has toys. All of the toys!<br />
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They still are not eating any solid foods - doc wanted to hold off until after 6 months, so we'll likely start very soon. Peyton seems to want to eat every 2 and a half hours, so I'm pretty sure he's ready.<br />
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This girl is too much! For one, I think she is gorgeous. Those eyes! Still blue, by the way. I hate to hope that they stay because I know I'll just be disappointed. It's just so weird that her eyes are blue and her hair is strawberry blonde. I mean, <b>whose child is she?!?!?!</b><br />
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She is also <b>SUPER</b> active. She will hold on to your hands and bounce and bounce for the longest time. Don't expect this girl to stay in one place for too long. Her curious and adventurous spirit has her constantly looking for what's next. I love the wonder in her eyes when she's out of the house and discovering something new. And also the craziness in her wide eyes when she's not quite sure about something.<br />
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Feeding her can still be difficult. She's just not that interested in food. She would rather be doing something or exploring her surroundings than eat. She's still my skinny Minnie! She's mostly wearing 6-9 month clothes now, and 9 month jammies.<br />
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Nicknames: Laurie Lou, Pretty Girl, Princess, Princess Peach (new), Princess Peachie, Baby Grill, Finkie Twinkie Girl (a totally made up word my dad used when we were kids and we still use to this day)<br />
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This boy is my life. I think that because of his rough start in life (that still continues today), my heart just bursts whenever I'm near this kid. I'll write about their 6 month doctor's appointment later this week and share some new, even scarier, concerns his doctor has, but I'm determined to keep this post light and full of awesome facts about these two cuties. When he is happy, I am elated. I love this chunker so, so much!<br />
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Peyton is <b>HUGE</b>. At just six months of age, he is wearing 12 month clothes. And you know those zip-up Carters footie jammies? He can't even wear 18 month ones because his arms are too chunky. Big, big boy.<br />
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Peytie is also an extremely lovable and affectionate little guy. He loves to stare at faces while touching you all over. It's like he's trying to rearrange your face. He cuddles, too, which is something Brayden never felt comfortable doing. I could seriously love on him all day.<br />
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Nicknames (lots of them): Peytie, Peytie Pie, Peyter, Tater Tot, Peytie P, Peyterater, Handsome Boy, Smiley Boy, Pitter Patter Peyter, Pitter Patter Peyterater, Bub, Bubba, Bubbawub, Bubbawubba, Bubbawoonies (our newest one - Brayden calls him this too)<br />
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Baby Milestones</h2>
<b>Social and Emotional</b><br />
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Knows familiar faces and begins to know if someone is a stranger<br />
Likes to play with others, especially parents<br />
Responds to other people’s emotions and often seems happy<br />
Likes to look at self in a mirror<br />
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<b>Language/Communication</b><br />
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Responds to sounds by making sounds<br />
Strings vowels together when babbling (“ah,” “eh,” “oh”) and likes taking turns with parent while making sounds<br />
Responds to own name<br />
Makes sounds to show joy and displeasure<br />
Begins to say consonant sounds (jabbering with “m,” “b”)<br />
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<b>Cognitive (learning, thinking, problem-solving)</b><br />
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Looks around at things nearby<br />
Brings things to mouth<br />
Shows curiosity about things and tries to get things that are out of reach<br />
Begins to pass things from one hand to the other<br />
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<b>Movement/Physical Development</b><br />
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Rolls over in both directions (front to back, back to front)<br />
Begins to sit without support<br />
When standing, supports weight on legs and might bounce<br />
Rocks back and forth, sometimes crawling backward before moving forward<br />
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Lauryn aces all of these, and Peytie does most too - except for the Movement/Physical Development milestones. He can't do any of those. If things don't improve by 7 months, I'll have to make the call to Early Intervention. Let's hope I don't have to.<br />
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Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-12512855662368037262016-06-14T21:00:00.000-05:002016-06-14T21:00:24.493-05:00Grocery Adventures: Kiwano FruitDo you ever wander around the grocery store and notice so many things you've never tried before? I do routinely, but have never picked up a foreign-to-me item before. And to be honest, if it wasn't for Brayden, I probably still wouldn't have. That boy has joined me in my quest to be healthier, and he is <b>ALL IN!</b> He works out with me just about everyday. He was also the one who wanted to start this little experiment.<br />
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While grocery shopping recently, he asked me what this spiky fruit was. I had no idea so, of course, he probably dubbed me "dumb mommy" and asked if we could try it. It wasn't a bad idea.<br />
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I decided to make this an educational experience, as well as a sensory one, so I asked him to describe the fruit to me first (and throughout our little adventure). It was a smooth, orange fruit with spikes (not sharp) all over it.<br />
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I had to look up how to eat it on YouTube (isn't it amazing the things we can learn on YouTube?) and it seemed easy enough. You cut it in half lengthwise and scoop out the fruit inside. As you can see, the fruit inside is green with <b>A TON</b> of seeds. Very juicy, but it was almost impossible to separate the fruit from the seeds.<br />
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Before trying it, I had Brayden smell it and tell me what it smelled like. He said it smelled like it was going to be yummy. Lol<br />
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Now for the moment of truth...let's taste this thing!<br />
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Um...not exactly what you thought, huh?<br />
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My thoughts? It tasted like a cucumber, mixed with banana and kiwi. Definitely sweet, but too hard to eat around the seeds, or remove the seeds. I think you can eat the seeds, but they were too crunchy and did not taste good. I mean, look. How can you remove all those seeds?<br />
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Grocery Adventure #1 - not so great, but I am glad we tried it. Can't wait to see what else we find at the grocery store!<br />
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<br />Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-70027316839362294152016-06-12T23:27:00.000-05:002016-06-12T23:27:57.108-05:00Weekly Recap #28I'm definitely getting into a better groove in the morning with the twins. I'm not as tired in the morning and try to get to bed as early as I can, considering they wake me up at about 4:30am. It sounds awful, but I have gotten used to it over the last few weeks.<br />
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I've been looking at the babies lately and noticing how <i style="font-weight: bold;">chunky</i> they have both gotten. It's hard to believe that they barely fit into a newborn diaper when they were born. Crazy.<br />
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Here's how our week went.<br />
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<b>Monday</b><br />
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This video I took of Peytie made me LOL. I mentioned before how both babies totally clam up the second they see me come at them with my phone, and Monday was no different. Peytie was just chatting up a storm that morning, but of course the second I grab the phone, he goes quiet. You can tell the times I think he's going to say something and I pan the camera real close to his face...and nothing. Even tickling...nothing. Makes me laugh to remember that morning.<br />
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I've been trying to eat healthier lately, but forgot my lunch on Monday. I stopped by Chick-Fil-A and picked up this Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap. Only 340 calories! Well, the Avocado Lime Dressing does add a but more, but I limited how much of that I ate. So, so good!<br />
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This kid!<br />
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Look who discovered their feet this week. I'm telling you - this boy was fascinated.<br />
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Time to workout with my favorite workout partner!<br />
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And then we ate Wendy's in the car at 10 o'clock at night. It was a long day. After running around to pick up some LuLaRoe, then stopping at two grocery stores, it was so late before I realized that I hadn't eaten dinner. I had another wrap (which was so gross - never again), but Brayden wanted a Jr. Cheeseburger. YOLO, right?!?!<br />
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<b>Tuesday</b><br />
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My morning view! I love getting them dressed in the morning and spending some time with them when they're well-rested after sleeping through the night. Perfect start to my long day.<br />
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They both stare at each other now. Peytie stares more than she does though.<br />
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And then holding hands. Always holding hands.<br />
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They love seeing their Gram in the morning too! (She's the milk lady, after all!)<br />
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Then coming home to this gorgeous face. Perfection.<br />
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Good morning!!!<br />
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Wednesday was also a long-awaited dinner with easily one of my favorite girlfriends. We caught up and laughed and laughed. It was a really fun night. We went to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dogspawbrewing/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Dog's Paw Brewing</span></a> in Elgin. It was a first for both of us. I read really good reviews online and had to check them out. Well - they <b>DID NOT</b> disappoint.<br />
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<b>Thursday</b><br />
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Happy feet!!!<br />
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The happiest girl.<br />
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Effortless beauty.<br />
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I took this picture of her blue eyes because I have a feeling that they won't be blue much longer. They're changing a little (I can now see brown tones) and they'll likely be all brown sooner than I would like. I never want to forget how gorgeous and blue her eyes were.<br />
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The littles!<br />
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<b>Saturday</b><br />
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Saturday was one of the busiest days I've had in a <b>LONG</b> time. Karate, strawberries, lunch, waterpark, and dinner. The day was all about Brayden.<br />
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But first - there was these two!<br />
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<b>Sunday</b><br />
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Sunday started with my <b>SECOND 5K</b> of the year! I ran the Hot to Trot 5K in St. Charles. I'll do a full write-up another day.<br />
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Their first side-by-side Bumbo pic!<br />
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I've been wanting to read more books to the twins, so I started with these two this week. I didn't want to do a different book everyday, I'll probably stick to 2-3 each week, so I've read these a few times this week. I'll pick new books for next week.<br />
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Until next week, friends!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-52015553639752886222016-06-10T22:12:00.000-05:002016-06-10T22:14:20.821-05:00Race Recap: Ozzie's Home Run and Walk 5KYou guys! Losing weight is <b>SO HARD!</b> I'm down, I'm up, down, and back up again. My eating habits play a <b>BIG</b> part in my body weight roller coaster ride, but exercise is really important too. It's one thing to be thinner, but it's another all together to be <b>HEALTHY!</b> I'm aiming for overall health here.<br />
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That being said, for years now I have wished to be a runner...from the sidelines. I have <b>A LOT </b>of friends who run regularly, and I "Like" and comment on their running pics on Facebook.<br />
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From my couch.<br />
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I would love for one day to be able to say, "I'm a runner." and to be able to talk about PR's, splits, and shaving time off my last race.<br />
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Well, I'm obviously not there <b>YET</b>, but I'm working my way. I am committed to a few 5K's this year <b>(WHAAAAAT?!?!)</b> and ran my first one of the year recently.<br />
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Was I fast? HA!<br />
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Did I run the whole way? Not even close.<br />
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Bit I <b>WAS</b> up early on a Saturday morning to go run a 5K. That counts for something, right? RIGHT?!?! I ran the Ozzie's Home Run and Walk 5K in Geneva.<br />
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Here's my flat runner (I was so excited to make my first flat runner too!)<br />
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To be fair, I will say that I did not train at all before the race. I've been doing the 21 Day Fix exercises, but I didn't go on one run (or even walk) before the race. Suffice it to say, I was <i>nervous!</i><br />
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The race was held at the Fifth Third Bank Ballpark. For as long as I have wanted to take Brayden to a baseball game, I'm surprised that this was my first time at the park. (And, BTW, Brayden has yet to make it to a ball game.)<br />
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I got to the park early because I didn't know what to expect, but there wasn't a whole lot going on pre-race. Just a bunch of people stretching and stuff. It was the perfect time for some selfies!<br />
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It was finally time to start the race. Here was the starting line! I'm more of a wogger than a runner (my walk/job combo) so I situated myself towards the end of the line.<br />
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To be honest, I don't think I would run this course again. What you see here is pretty much all it was. We ran around the access roads behind the stadium and the course was very rocky in parts. I was surprised I didn't twist an ankle! It also was not a looped course. You ran one way, and then you turn around at the mid-point and run back the same way. I like looped courses <b>MUCH</b> better.<br />
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There were a few water stops on the course though, which I did like. Usually there's only one water stop halfway through the course. I remember at least three this race.<br />
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Ultimately, I finished 8 seconds <b>(<i><u>ONLY</u></i> 8 seconds!!!)</b> slower than I was hoping for. My goal - considering the <i>zero</i> training I had - was under 40 minutes, and I finished in 40:08. Not bad, but definitely not great either. The race ended inside the ballpark and there were bananas, granola bars, and water at the end for finishers.<br />
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Another thing waiting for finishers after the race was <b>BEER</b> and <b>BRATS!</b> All participants got a voucher for a free beer and brat or hot dog. I might not run alot, but I <b>WILL </b>run for alcohol or food. This race was a twofer!<br />
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Overall, while I probably won't run this course again, I am glad that I was up and out of the house early to do it. This was also the first race I have ever run by myself! I tend to go with either friends or my daughter, never alone. It wasn't bad though. I would totally do <b>that</b> again, just at a different race.<br />
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<br />Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-32851883349962674162016-06-05T22:00:00.000-05:002016-06-05T22:01:13.362-05:00Weekly Recap #27So many good things going on with us. The <a href="http://suburbanishmama.blogspot.com/2016/06/the-twins-are-five-months-old.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">twins turned 5-months-old</span></a> on Monday, and we returned from our first road trip with them on Monday too. I can't wait to go on another one.I'm thinking St. Louis, Cleveland, or Cincinnati (after the gorilla incident at the zoo, we may hold off on that one for awhile). Those that know me know that I love to travel, and I have a few more trips in my for the next year. I'm still debating taking Brayden to Disney World again this fall, and in March I'll be taking Jazz to the Dominican Republic for her 18th birthday/high school graduation combo trip. Looking forward to ALL the travel in my future.<br />
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For now, here's how our week went.<br />
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<b>Monday</b><br />
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Waking up in the hotel room. (This was before Brayden really realized that the babies were next to him. LOL)<br />
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5 months old!!! Princess Peach is already a little sassy.<br />
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The Milwaukee Zoo! Post still to come on our weekend in Milwaukee.<br />
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Approximately 30 seconds after we pulled out of the zoo parking lot.<br />
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Both babies were sleeping when I left for work. :(<br />
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We needed groceries so Brayden and I went to Sam's Club after dinner. We couldn't pass up a berry sundae!<br />
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<b>Wednesday</b><br />
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So much love for these babies!<br />
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They <b>LOVE</b> playing in these jungle gyms. It's a daily activity for them.<br />
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Look at how different their skin tones are. Peytie doesn't look so dark, but compared to Lauryn, he's my little brown boy!<br />
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So I started a new job a few weeks ago and it's going GREAT. One of the things I love the most is all the <b>FANTASTIC</b> restaurants in the area. Mmmm...tacos!!!<br />
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Peytie is feeling so much better. His voice is starting to sound more like his ol' self.<br />
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Friday was also National Donut Day. Someone sent donuts to the office, so of course I had to participate!<br />
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She is so pretty. I can't even!!!<br />
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Brayden and I hit the library to pick out some new books for the month.<br />
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My husband and I also headed to JC Penny to pick out some window coverings for the house. We got a total of <b>FOUR</b> different kinds. Our salesperson, Julie, was <b>SO AWESOME</b>. She really helped us pick out what we wanted and even agreed to come in tomorrow to ring us up because we would get a bigger discount. She was amazing. We picked out vertical fabric blinds for the patio door, cullular shades for our master bedroom, roman shades for my master bath, and faux wood blinds for the first floor. <b>I CAN NOT WAIT</b> for it all to be delivered!!!<br />
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Spent lots of time outside on Sunday too.<br />
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Look at all the weeds we pulled out of our front garden. <b>YIKES! </b>They grow like trees!<br />
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These flowers were from hanging baskets we had last year. The seeds must've blown all over, because now they are growing on the ground. They are so pretty, I don't want to get rid of them.<br />
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We also have this behemoth growing in our backyard garden. We don't think it's a weed, but I planted so much last year, that I have no idea what this could be. We're gonna leave it alone for a few more weeks to see if something edible starts growing.<br />
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Tomorrow I start a new weight loss challenge group and I can't wait to get back on track. I "treated myself" a few too many times this last week.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-79747867402106098222016-06-03T22:09:00.000-05:002016-06-03T22:24:29.454-05:00The Twins are Five Months Old!The twins are <b>FIVE</b> months old!!!<br />
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We were out of town when they turned 5-months-old, and we were having such a good time, too. They were <b>AWESOME</b> to have on our little mini vacay.<br />
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What can I say about these two? They are the loves of my life (well, now I have four of them) and my life has changed completely because of them. <b>SO. MUCH. LOVE.</b><br />
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They still are not eating any solid foods - doc wants to hold off until after 6 months. Lauryn might be ready sooner, but at the rate he's going, Peytie will have to wait till 8 months or something!<br />
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One thing <b>*I*</b> wish I did more is read to them. We have lots of books, but I never think about it. I definitely want to read more with them before bedtime.<br />
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Another thing - it's kinda gross, but I want to remember this in the years to come - they are both learning how to poop better. Up until recently, every single time they had to poop they would <b>SCREAM.</b> It hurt them <b>SO BAD. </b>I asked their doctor about it, and she assured me that, while difficult to watch, it was actually quite normal for premature babies. Instead of relaxing when they had to poop, they would clench up instead, causing them pain. Their brain needs to tell their behind to relax. Thankfully they are outgrowing it and have learned how to let it go. Literally.<br />
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My pretty girl! She is so lovely. My mom says she is really finkie twinkie, but I must be at work whenever she is. She always has the biggest smile on her face. She is also so curious. She turns on her belly all the time when we put her on her back, and loves looking around. She tries to pull her jungle gym down all the time too.<br />
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Feeding her can still be difficult, and it shows in her weight too. She feels <b><i>loads</i></b> lighter than Peytie. I did just start her on level 3 nipples on her bottles and she finishes her food so fast and is doing much better. I'm thinking she's probably been ready for them for awhile.<br />
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She is usually the first one up in the mornings too. <b>4am.</b> <b><u>FOUR</u></b> in the morning!!! If I wasn't working I'd probably be a little ticked at that, but since I leave for work at 6:45am, it's nice to get to hang out for a bit before I go.<br />
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Lauryn is still wearing 3-6 month clothes, and sometimes even 9 month jammies. Now that she's eating more, though, she's gonna grow out of 6 month clothes soon.<br />
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Nicknames: Laurie Lou, Pretty Girl, Princess, Finkie Twinkie Girl (a totally made up word my dad used when we were kids and we still use to this day)<br />
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<b><br /></b>Oh my heart, Peytie. He's had it pretty rough so far, but he is thriving. If you can believe it, he <b>STILL</b> has that croupy cough, but he is getting better. His voice isn't sounding so strained so he's doing a lot more baby talk. Through it all, though, he's been a pretty happy boy.<br />
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He is MUCH bigger than Lauryn now. <b>MUCH.</b> He feels so heavy next to her! He has outgrown size 6 month clothes a couple of weeks ago, and is filling out 9 month clothes nicely.<br />
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One thing I am worried about with Peytie is the fact that he still isn't rolling over. Lauryn has been doing it for <b>FOUR weeks</b> already! I can also tell that his strength is really lacking. I call him "Bobblehead" sometimes because he is still a little wobbly like a newborn. At 5 months old, I know <b>that's not good.</b> I mentioned it to the doctor last month and all she said was that we'll keep an eye on it. I see some OT in our future, unfortunately. Since birth, my little runt has been a fighter and has already come so far. I'm confident that he'll be just fine.<br />
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Nicknames (lots of them): Peytie, Peytie Pie, Peyter, Tater Tot, Peytie P, Peyterater, Handsome Boy, Smiley Boy, Pitter Patter Peyter, Pitter Patter Peyterater, Bub, Bubba, Bubbawub, Bubbawubba<br />
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Baby Milestones</h2>
I'm having a hard time locating milestones for 5 months old. Most websites jump to 6 month milestones so I'll just wait till then to see where they both stand. Let's hope Peytie gets a little bit stronger!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-5748620255163495382016-06-03T20:04:00.001-05:002016-06-03T20:04:14.616-05:00Weekly Recap #26Better late than never, right? We have been really busy - and work is definitely taking a lot out of me. Most nights I just need to get some rest and I don't even logon to the computer. Last week was a fun one. We went on our first little road trip with the twins - <b>AND WE SURVIVED!!!</b> The trip was awesome. I'll try to make that its own post. I've got so many to write though! Even if they are a month (or two!) late, I'll get them written. Here are a few pics from last week.<br />
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<b>Monday</b><br />
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This is the only picture I took on Monday. :( We're leaving Saturday morning and I was freaking out because I knew we had <b>A LOT</b> of baby gear to bring. I did fit it all in the car, but we will likely have to purchase this in the future.<br />
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<b>Tuesday</b><br />
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I <b>LOVE</b> coming home to this face after work!<br />
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<b>Wednesday</b><br />
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My view at 4am. Errrryday. <b>WIDE AWAKE!</b><br />
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<b>Thursday</b><br />
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This girl really enjoys sitting in her Bumbo. <b>All smiles!</b><br />
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And she still thinks this rattle is a lollipop.<br />
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Feelin' good at work on a Friday. Woot woot - the long weekend is here!<br />
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Gettin' ready for summer!<br />
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<b>Saturday</b><br />
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Snapped a pic of this pretty girl in the morning. <b>~LOVE~</b><br />
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Then it was off to Milwaukee! I took lots of pics this weekend, but I'll save them for another post.<br />
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Hotel chillin'!<br />
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I'm still keeping up with the diet and exercise plan, but have been a little lax with it. Can't wait for a new challenge to start on June 6th! Until next week!!!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-23370770854865258142016-05-24T22:46:00.000-05:002016-05-24T22:48:26.021-05:00Weekly Recap #25I honestly didn't think that work would have me as exhausted as it has, but when I get home hardly feel up to doing anything. Thanks to the 21 Day Fix program, I do work out every day though. I had planned to work out in the mornings before work, but I already get up between 4:00 and 4:30 am, so doing anything extra is just unrealistic. When I get home I work out, eat, and then hang out with the kids until bedtime. As you can imagine, housework has taken a backseat, and I just can't find it in me to care. Here's how my week went.<br />
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<b>Monday</b><br />
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Monday was another tough day. Peyton's breathing issues have been more pronounced, and I was advised to take him to the ER...again.<br />
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Thankfully, he is still getting enough oxygen, but I was told that he has tracheomalacia (which he has had since birth because he was born early). The condition has been more pronounced lately because he also has bronchiolitis AND croup <b>(STILL!)</b>.<br />
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All of this sounds way worse than it is. Tracheomalacia just means that he has underdeveloped trachial rings that he will eventually outgrow. The bronchiolitis starts like a common cold. It progresses to coughing, wheezing, and sometimes difficulty breathing. Symptoms may last for a week to a <b>MONTH!</b> He was prescribed a steroid and I pray he will soon be on the mend.<br />
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<b>Tuesday</b><br />
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On Tuesday I was <b>FINALLY</b> able to pick up my car from the shop after the accident. She's now back in my garage where she belongs.<br />
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As you can see, Peyton still doesn't feel well. I haven't noticed any difference with taking the steroid.<br />
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He did discover himself in the bathroom mirror during bathtime though. So cute!<br />
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Lauryn loves talking up a storm. She's still not a fan of the black box I hold in front of her face to record though. She shies away when I hold the phone too close. But trust me, she has LOTS to say!<br />
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He looks like he's happy, but definitely still under the weather, :(<br />
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Working out with my favorite workout partner.<br />
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He loves falling asleep like this.<br />
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Nice day for a photo shoot! Even after taking a photography class, I'm <b>still using my cellphone</b> to take pictures.<br />
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This is now one of my <b>favorite pictures EVER!</b><br />
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<b>Saturday</b><br />
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Saturday was a super busy day! I started my morning with a 5K run at the Fifth Third Bank Ballpark in Geneva. I hope to do a separate post on that experience.<br />
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Then is was off to my dad's <b>COLLEGE GRADUATION!!!</b> Getting there, there was a <b>TON</b> of traffic due to this:<br />
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Evidently, there was an Anime Conference that weekend near the place the graduation was held. So strange to see! And I was just really upset because I thought we would miss the graduation.<br />
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All the grandkids that made it to the ceremony. 3 of mine were missing. :(<br />
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<b>Sunday</b><br />
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Sunday was just another photoshoot day. And <b>STILL</b> without the nice camera. Filters courtesy of Instagram.<br />
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<b>LOVE</b> her blue eyes! Peytie's changed long ago. It's surprising how long hers have stayed blue. I'm not sure if my husband has anyone in his family with blue eyes, but I know my grandpa on my mom's side did. So there's still a chance they'll stay!<br />
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For the 4th week in a row -<b> FOUR WEEKS! </b>- I have maintained my diet and exercise schedule. I owe it all to the awesome program that 21 Day Fix is. Next week I'll be streaming different workouts on the Team Beachbody website to change it up a bit before the next challenge starts on June 6th. At this point, I can share that I have lost <b>10 POUNDS</b> so far. Still aways to go, but I'm happy with my results. I haven't measured inches lost yet though. I'm just gonna keep on keepin' on!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-14286786109620501152016-05-18T22:37:00.002-05:002016-05-18T22:37:30.750-05:00Four Month Doctor AppointmentThe twins had their four month doctor appointment two weeks ago! After Peyton's last appointment, and the car accident that followed, I have to say that I wasn't thrilled to return to the doctor's office. You gotta do what you gotta do, so we headed back to the office for their four month checkup.<br />
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This visit was super-quick. Doc came in and checked the babies. Lauryn, as usual was her happy self.<br />
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And Peyton, of course, was not.<br />
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Both babies were growing well. One surprise was Peyton's weight. For the first time, he weighs more than Lauryn does! <b>Quite the chunker!</b> He was still sick though and doc agreed that he is much weaker than Lauryn. Poor baby...I have such a soft spot for that boy. When the visit was over, it was selfie time before the babies got their shots. Overall, a very short visit.<br />
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Lauryn still has those baby blue eyes! I will miss them when they're gone.<br />
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<b>Weight:</b> 14 lb 7 oz (54th percentile) Gained 2 lb 12 oz since their two month appointment!<br />
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<b>Height: </b>23.5" (11th percentile)<br />
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<b>Head Circumference:</b> 40 cm (30th percentile)<br />
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<b>Weight:</b> 15 lb 7 oz (47th percentile) Gained 4 lbs 5 oz since their two month appointment! Went from the 12th percentile to the 47th percentile since our last visit.<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>Head Circumference:</b> 42.5 cm (74th percentile)Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-24426610923689567232016-05-16T21:40:00.000-05:002016-05-16T21:48:09.896-05:00Weekly Recap #24Lots of great things this week, and I finished Week 2 of the 21 Day Fix! Just one more week and I will have finished a full round! I'll let you know how it was at the end of next week, but - short teaser - I am <b>VERY</b> pleased! Here's how the rest of the week was for the fam!<br />
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<b>Monday</b><br />
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Monday was a GREAT day! After 9 years at my previous company, I started <b>A NEW JOB!!! </b>It felt really weird to drive to a new location in the morning, but I am very happy. Missed those babies though!<br />
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Wednesday I got a keratin treatment!!! I'm so excited. It's supposed to last 6 months and I'm really excited about that!<br />
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With my workout buddy! Brayden has been working out with me every day after work. We both love it!<br />
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Saturday was a SUPER fun day! Our town hosted an Open House at their public works facility. I know it doesn't sound like much, but it was - by far - my favorite city event that we have attended. Indoor touch-a-truck, truck rides, goodies, lunch & snacks. All FREE! <b>We had a blast!!!</b><br />
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We even hung out with our mayor!<br />
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Brayden helped make a street sign.<br />
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Lovin' their daddy!<br />
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Sunday morning I took a photography class to try and better understand my camera. It's going to take me lots of practice, but I'm gonna have to learn how to use this thing.<br />
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Just wanted to show a little more of what we go through when trying to feed Lauryn. This girl can't keep still!<br />
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We also attended a birthday party for one of Brayden's friends. It was at a local karate school and now Brayden can't stop talking about karate! He was given a free month pass so I think I'm gonna have to sign him up.<b> SO. MUCH. FUN.</b><br />
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The Three Amigos, Cousins Edition!<br />
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Breaking a board!<br />
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Super cool goodies!<br />
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Met all three goals for the <b>THIRD</b> week in a row! The 21 Day Fix program is kickin' my butt, but is still awesome. Hoping I start dropping these pounds!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Weekly Goals:</b></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #1: </b><b>Log calories everyday this week.</b> </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #2: </b><b>Work out 3 times this week.</b> </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #3: <b>Drink at least 6 cups of water every day</b>.</b> </span></li>
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Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-67848199029678094992016-05-13T04:00:00.000-05:002016-05-13T04:00:22.515-05:00The Twins are Four Months Old!The twins are FOUR months old!!!<br />
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Well, actually, they've been four months old for almost 2 weeks now, this post is just a little late. I started a new job recently, and it's been really difficult for me to find the time to sit down and write.<br />
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The twins are doing so great! They are so drawn to each other. They love to look at each other now and stare. They aren't interacting or babbling to each other yet, but they do like to watch what the other is doing. I can't wait to watch them play together.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Lauryn </span></h2>
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Lauryn is still giving us a hard time feeding her. She is constantly looking all around, and sometimes only drinks an ounce or two at a feeding. She would much rather sleep than eat.<br />
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What she does love though, is <b>the TV</b>! We usually have it on for background noise so that they aren't startled by any little noise (big brother, Brayden, can be <b>REALLY</b> loud). She will shift around on the jungle gyms on the floor, just to get a better look at the screen. We're trying to be better about turning the TV off when the twins are awake.<br />
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Lauryn is still wearing 3-6 month clothes, and sometimes even 9 month jammies.<br />
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Nicknames: Laurie Lou, Pretty Girl, Princess, Finkie Twinkie Girl (a totally made up word my dad used when we were kids and we still use to this day)<br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Peyton</span></h2>
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Peyton is finally starting to fill out. I can no longer say he is itty bitty. In fact, he's starting to feel pretty darn heavy. Like the shirt says, he's turning into a "Big Guy".<br />
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What's helping is that he probably drinks 6 ounces at every feeding now. He never skips a meal, and gets pretty cranky when he's hungry. Lauryn can last for a while when she's hungry before starting to get fussy. Peytie, on the other hand, is ready to eat <b>PROMPTLY</b> every three hours.<br />
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Peytie has caught up to Lauryn and is now wearing 3-6 Month clothes.<br />
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Nicknames (lots of them): Peytie, Peytie Pie, Peyter, Tater Tot, Peytie P, Peyterater, Handsome Boy, Smiley Boy, Pitter Patter Peyter, Pitter Patter Peyterater, Bub, Bubba, Bubbawub, Bubbawubba<br />
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<li>Follows moving things with eyes from side to side</li>
<li>Watches faces closely</li>
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Lauryn meets all these milestones, no problem. Peytie is having some issues with the Movement/Physical Development milestones though. Since he meets all others, I'm hoping that he's only delayed because he was a preemie, and that he'll catch up within a few weeks.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-47600334981523384352016-05-12T21:06:00.000-05:002016-05-12T21:06:32.249-05:00Weekly Recap #23This will be the shortest ever! What a late post!<br />
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<b>Monday</b><br />
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<b>Tuesday</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Strike a pose!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hey girlfran!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You will often find Peytie holding his own hand.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I don't think I've ever known anyone who loved going to the dentist more than Brayden.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First time with Dr. Matt - SUCCESS!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm so impressed with the level of detail in his drawings. He loves Pacman!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Today I dropped off my laptop at work. I start a NEW JOB on Monday!!!</td></tr>
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Treated Brayden to a park date and froyo after his doctor's appointment. We went to the new Sensory Garden Playground in Lisle. When the rest of the park is complete, it's going to be <b>AWESOME</b>!<br />
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First zoo day with the twins!<br />
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Mother's Day pics!<br />
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Met all three goals for the second week in a row! The 21 Day Fix program is awesome. Workin' on my fitness!!! <b>Yasssss, honey!</b><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Weekly Goals:</b></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #1: </b><b>Log calories everyday this week.</b> </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #2: </b><b>Work out 3 times this week.</b> </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #3: <b>Drink at least 6 cups of water every day</b>.</b> </span></li>
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Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-88002766309783948532016-05-04T13:51:00.001-05:002016-05-04T13:51:22.055-05:00Weekly Recap #22Last week was a crazy week - and it wasn't all good, either. Super busy (after next week I get a nice break in my schedule) and just so much going on. Plus, I'm starting on a fitness journey! I know some of you might be thinking...AGAIN?!?! <b>But yes, again</b>. One of my friends from my twin mom group has had some amazing results with the <b>Team Beachbody 21 Day Fix Program</b>. She has lost a whopping <b>60 POUNDS</b> since January and looks amazing! Of course, her story piqued my interest so I reached out for some information. Long story short - I signed up! I officially start the program on Monday, May 2nd, but I did follow it halfway this week. Loving it so far! Here's how the rest of my week went.<br />
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<b>Monday</b><br />
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Brayden needs to start getting ready for Kindergarten so we have quite a few appointments coming up. First up was an eye doctor appointment. Let me just say that he was <b><i>so impressed</i></b> with all the equipment and asked <b>a TON</b> of questions throughout the visit. I laughed throughout. Doc says he's ok for now, but is a little nearsighted (like the rest of my side of the family) and might need glasses later on. We go back in a year.<br />
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Monday was also the FINAL Cubbies night at church. I could write a whole post on this (but I'm a busy lady so I won't). I do, however, want to share how much I really love our church, the Village Church of Bartlett. A lot of you know that Brayden is a special needs kid. He has only been diagnosed so far with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and, because of this, is highly sensitive to noise. He was, however, <b>REALLY</b> looking forward to receiving his award on stage and was determined to stand and sing on stage with his friends. Last year the event was pretty low-key, so he (and we all) thought he could handle it.<br />
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Well, about halfway through the first song it was evident that he could not. This year, there was music, microphones - and just a whole lot of noise. Brayden quickly covered his ears and had to be escorted out.<b> I felt so bad for him!</b> He was crying and so upset. He wanted to sing the Cubbies song and get his award like he was supposed to, but he was seated right next to a giant speaker (his Cubbies leaders didn't know the speaker would be right there either).<br />
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So, because of his sensitivity, he couldn't sing the song, or stand with his friends. We listened to the program, and he sang the Cubbies song - by himself - in the hallway.<br />
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<b>I was heartbroken.</b><br />
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Then, his Cubbies leader, Miss Chris, did something <b><i>so awesome</i></b>.<br />
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She waited until the very end and put down the microphone. She explained Brayden's sensitivity to the audience and, quietly, called his name to get his award.<br />
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He was elated - and my heart was full. Wish I could bottle that kind of excitement.<br />
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It was a very emotional day. Afterwards, there were snacks - and pics with his favorite cousin!<br />
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<b>Tuesday</b><br />
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Tuesday was the worst day of the week. In fact, it was probably the worst day I've had in a long time. It didn't start out that way though. In the morning I got both babies to sit in a Bumbo seat for awhile. Lauryn was much sturdier in it, while I don't think Peytie is quite ready. He wobbled a lot.<br />
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Then Peytie got some alone time with mommy for his croup follow-up appointment at the doctor. I snapped a pic of my view of him in the car at a light. He was just too cute!<br />
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The doctor didn't think he needed any additional treatment for his croup, even though he has still been coughing. The twins have their 4-month doctor appointment next week so we'll see if his cough and his breathing improves.<br />
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Then, right after the doctor appointment, an accident.<br />
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I was rear-ended at a light, just around the corner from the doctor's office.<br />
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I almost don't even want to talk about it because I was so shaken up. I <b>ONLY</b> thought of Peyton, who was screaming in the back seat. I didn't even look at the back of my car until we had pulled over into a nearby parking lot. I just wanted him to calm down. After it was all said and done, and the woman that hit me was on her way, I was sitting in the passenger seat of my car, feeding Peyton, on the phone with a clinical nurse, with tears streaming down my face - the man that parked next to me must've thought I was a loony toon. The damage to the car wasn't horrible, but the emotional damage for me- and definitely for Peyton -certainly was.<br />
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<b>Wednesday</b><br />
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All I wanted to do on Wednesday was chill with the kids - so I did just that for most of the day.<br />
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Good morning, handsome boy!<br />
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Hey yo, it's ma Bumbo!<br />
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Wednesday night was an appreciation night for my twins' club, Double Love. I brought my friend Kristin with me because I really enjoy hanging out with her. I was also named to the group's executive board as a Membership Chair. Woot! Check out our club's leadership- we are gonna rock this year!<br />
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<b>Thursday </b><br />
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"Girl, bye!"<br />
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<b>Friday</b><br />
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On Friday I took my big boy out to breakfast after his therapy session. I really enjoyed spending the morning with him. We don't get too much one-on-one time together anymore so I cherish the time we do get. <b>He's still my baby boy!</b> And <a href="http://www.buttermilkgeneva.com/about/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Buttermilk</span></a> in Geneva is the best! Loved both the atmosphere <b>AND</b> the food! Some of the tables were a little too close together, but when there's a ton of people that want to eat, they have to sit somewhere!<br />
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"Hmm...what should I order?"<br />
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"YAY! It's chow time!"<br />
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<b>Saturday</b><br />
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I started my Saturday <b>SUPER EARLY</b> to head out to one of my <b>*NEW*</b> favorite things to do - shop at a resale!!! I got there about 40 minutes before the doors opened and this was the line when I got there. GRRR! I bought some stuff, but not too much.<br />
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Also on Saturday, the twins turned <b>4 MONTHS OLD!!!</b> I'll write a separate post on that very soon.<br />
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Then Saturday night was an Engagement Party for my brother-in-law's sister. I'm <b>so happy for her</b> (and that I got to spend some time with Miss Lynnie Lou).<br />
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<b>Sunday</b><br />
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I made this week's recipe on Sunday, a <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/99994054204451053/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">beef pot roast</span></a>. YUM!<br />
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And here are some pics just for fun.<br />
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This pic of Peytie cracks me up. It reminds me of my husband's "get swole" workout days. And he looks so much like Jimmy too.<br />
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Whatchu talkin' 'bout, Willis? <b>*Side Eye*</b><br />
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Oh and I met all three goals this week! Starting a 21 Day Fix program challenge on Monday. <b>WOOT!</b><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Weekly Goals:</b></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #1: </b><b>Log calories everyday this week.</b> </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #2: </b><b>Work out 3 times this week.</b> </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #3: <b>Drink at least 6 cups of water every day</b>.</b> </span></li>
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Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-85760165540824242492016-04-25T01:00:00.000-05:002016-04-25T01:00:48.059-05:00Weekly Recap #21Another busy week for the books! Some great things happened this week - some I can mention now, and some things I'll save for another post. The next couple of weeks are<b> jam-packed</b> for me... probably a prelude to my schedule this summer. Oy!<br />
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<b>Monday</b><br />
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This was the final Cubbies before the big Awards Night next week. Then it's the <b>final Cubbies till next year.</b> Already! This year flew by. So happy that my boy will be a Sparkie next year. Takes me back to my own childhood with Awana clubs, such a fun time for me when I was little.<br />
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While the kids were at Cubbies, I enjoyed a fire pit meeting with my Community Group. It was our last meeting until next year too!<br />
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<b>Tuesday</b><br />
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I did have my Stork meeting at the Irish pub in Geneva but didn't take any pics. I did get the cuties though.<br />
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<b>Wednesday</b><br />
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Wednesday started off as a normal day. I was taking my pics of the kids like any other morning.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He would be so much cuter if not for that nasty cradle cap that just won't go away!</td></tr>
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I noticed Peytie was breathing heavily and he had a barking, seal-like cough. I figured let me just give the doc a call to check. Then we quickly ended up...<br />
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At the ER with Peytie. They monitored his oxygen levels, tested his (lack of) mucus for RSV, and x-rayed his chest to check for fluid. We learned, after a few hours, all those tests and <b>LOTS OF TEARS,</b> that he has croup and there's basically nothing we can do about it. It's supposed to clear up on its own so we'll see. He was the cutest little Godfather in the ER though!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lauryn met Sophie the Giraffe on Thursday! I think she's a fan.</td></tr>
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It was Earth Day on Friday! The Hawthorne Hill Nature Center in Elgin had a cute family-friendly event to celebrate the day. We made super-cute crafts, listened to some live music, took a walk on the trail, and learned some ways that we can better take care of our planet. Such a fun activity with Brayden.<br />
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<b>Saturday</b><br />
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Saturday was virtually a perfect day. I took Brayden to the <a href="http://www.dtpd.org/Zoo/general-information.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Randall Oaks Petting Zoo</span></a> in West Dundee where they were having their <b>Spring at the Zoo</b> event. We had a great time feeding the animals, having a picnic lunch, and then running around at the playground. <b>My heart was so full.</b> I couldn't have asked for a better day.<br />
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<b>Sunday</b><br />
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First thing on Sunday there were some snaps of the babies!<br />
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Then, Sunday marked the end of a very Brayden-centric weekend. His little cousin, Ethan, had a birthday party at the <a href="http://www.jumpzoneparty.com/Birthday-Party-for-Kids.php?jzpcity=Schaumburg&jzpid=029" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Jump Zone</span></a> in Schaumburg! It is located deep into an industrial park and for a second I thought we got lost! Thank goodness we didn't because Brayden wouldn't have wanted to miss the 7 giant inflatables! Such a fun time spent with family.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is one of the sweetest moments I have ever witnessed at a birthday party. Big bro certainly loves little bro.</td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Weekly Goals:</b></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #1: </b><b>Log calories everyday this week.</b> </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #2: </b><b>Work out 3 times this week.</b> </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #3: <b>Drink at least 6 cups of water every day</b>.</b> </span></li>
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Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-64401207681755140752016-04-21T00:00:00.000-05:002016-04-21T00:00:04.665-05:00Depression, Deschmession<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">When I first had the twins, my awesome church community group leader visited me at home and came to visit with the babies. While she was here, she asked a question that I hadn't been asked since having my twins. I had to stop and think about my answer for a second, but when I did, I got all the warm fuzzies inside. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">She asked if I experienced any <b>depression since my twins were born</b>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Depression???</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">I honestly hadn't thought about it throughout my whole pregnancy and post-partum. But you know what..<b>.I haven't been depressed AT ALL!</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Definitely a difference from my other two pregnancies. I distinctly remember <b>being </b><i><b>miserable</b> </i>both those times. So I know what depression is like, both while you are pregnant, and for months and months after.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">When my daughter was born, her father and I didn't have the best relationship, so there was <i style="font-weight: bold;">that </i>to be depressed about. And then I was also <i style="font-weight: bold;">very </i>possessive of her and didn't want anyone else to be around her. I felt like people would try to take her away from me. It was a really weird feeling, and it made me really unhappy and depressed. <b>Not to mention exhausted.</b> Since I was the only one who could be around her, of course I was the only one I wanted to take care of her. Who can keep up with that?!?! Of course I realize now how unrealistic and unfounded those fears were, but at the time, they were all too real.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">I was really depressed with Brayden too, but for totally different reasons. I wanted another girl. It really was as simple as that. Jazz was 11 at the time, and I lovingly remembered all the dress-up sessions we had and <b>daily cuddle sessions</b> we shared. Oh how I missed those times. So when I was pregnant six years ago, it was all I could think about. When I found out I was having a boy at my 20 week ultrasound, it took me into a depression so bad, I get chills thinking about it now.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">I hate sports.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">How will I relate to a boy?</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Boys are messy.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Those thoughts, and so much other nonsense, flooded my brain back then that I was <i><b>consumed</b></i> by them...and didn't enjoy my pregnancy at all. To this day I feel bad about how I felt and of course realize how stupid I was.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Brayden is <i><u>the best!</u></i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">And, of course, now I have a <b>17-year-old gir</b>l so I can say from first-hand experience that I will take the messy, non-cuddling boy over the moody and dramatic teenager any day!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Judging by my past experience with depression, I'm surprised that it never even crossed my mind this time around. I truly believe that "last baby (or babies in my case) syndrome" has hit me hard and I find myself cherishing even the messiest of moments. Spit up in my hair - no problem! Awake every hour at night - pure bliss! Diaper explosions - YAY!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">It's astonishing, really, how elated I have been this entire time. Moments that, years ago, would have had me sobbing in the corner of the darkest room in the house are now met with a hug and a smile.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Crazy, huh?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">I want - no, <i>need</i> - to be fully present for the last "firsts" I'll ever get to witness in my children.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">The last first cry.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">The last first smile.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">The last first tooth.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">The last first step. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Moments that, undoubtedly, will bring a tear to my eye when I think of them for as long as I live.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: times new roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">So <i>depression, deschmession</i>. I'm not having it. Not this time, anyway. I'm going to hold, and rock, and soothe these babies with a smile on my face and pure love in my heart every single day.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times new roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">After all, it's the very last time.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-48607221188118913972016-04-19T00:36:00.000-05:002016-04-19T00:37:38.100-05:00Weekly Recap #20This week in (mostly) pictures.<br />
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<b>Monday</b><br />
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I made these Cherry Dream Bars for Book Club. They were ok.. but nothing "dreamy" about them.<br />
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I took one baby to book club. How to choose, right?!?! It was actually pretty easy since Lauryn is such a crank sometimes. Peytie got to hang out with little Nate (who is sure to be one of his best buds one day since his mommy is one of mine)!<br />
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We read <i>The Dinner</i> by Herman Koch. (We'll, my friends read the book, I went for the food.) This was only the second book since we started book club that I didn't get to. Consensus on this one was that it was slow-moving at first then gets crazy-weird at the end. I still have it at home. I'll try to get to it when I finish <i>The Accidental Tourist</i>. I'm really not crazy about that one and am starting to skim through just to finish.<br />
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Brayden is really into kicking the ball around in front of the house. Me thinks I should probably buy an actual soccer ball now.<br />
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Lauryn got in her own Natey time on Thursday! She is such a little chunker but looks tiny compared to Nate (who is younger than her, by the way).<br />
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*Gasp* Could it be that my twins are finally starting to notice the other one???<br />
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Um, no. He just likes the flowers on her jammies. Lol<br />
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You know how I'm like a super-fan of resales now, right? Well, I decided to drive about 40 minutes away from home to visit the Bugaboo sale in Yorkville and I was...<br />
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Underwhelmed.<br />
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There was a line to get in, but the offerings inside were not very impressive. And I thought it would be WAY bigger than it was. Granted, the sale was held in two buildings - one for clothes and one for other items like toys/strollers/etc., but the quality of the items was disappointing and some of the prices were outrageous for the condition it was in. Let's put it this way, I only spent $20. The least amount of money I have ever spent at a resale.<br />
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<b>Saturday</b><br />
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Did you know that Twin Conventions were a thing?<br />
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Yeah, me either. But they totally ARE!<br />
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I am a member of two twin clubs near me that fall under the umbrella of the Illinois Mothers of Twins Club (IMOTC) and there was a Spring Workshop on Sunday. I learned alot, but more importantly, met some GREAT people. I can't wait for the actual convention in October!<br />
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I even got this awesome t-shirt for donating to the state philanthropic - The Mighty Morenos!<br />
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And then I rushed home and made some<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/99994054200731414/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Puerto Rican Soup</span></a></span>. It was warm outside, but the soup still hit the spot!<br />
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I loved having the twins out too!<br />
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My family completed a feat that I didn't think was possible - we ALL fit inside our minivan! I knew we had the space, but feared it would be too tight in the backseat. No one complained, so I'm assuming it was all good.<br />
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We were headed to my niece's first birthday party at the rec center in West Chicago. Such a nice place! I'm thinking about having Brayden's party there too.<br />
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Not a fan of your Wello, huh? (Photobombed by Breanne! Doesn't look like she's a fan either.)<br />
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Forming a tight bond with her big cousin! Can't wait to witness all these kiddos growing up together.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Weekly Goals:</b></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #1: </b><b>Log calories everyday this week.</b> </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #2: </b><b>Work out 3 times this week.</b> </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #3: <b>Drink at least 6 cups of water every day</b>.</b> </span></li>
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Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-49806876353041221732016-04-13T00:00:00.000-05:002016-04-13T00:00:10.405-05:00Things We Love: MAM and Dr. Brown's BottlesOne of the things I wasn't expecting when I had my twins was that they would have anything that was "different". I always pictured everything would be matchy-matchy, just in different colors. They are TWINS, right?!?! The logical thing is to have them in the same things, I thought. What a big ol' dummy I was! LOL Almost nothing of theirs is matchy-matchy - from clothes, to swings, to bouncers and jungle gyms. Every single one is different. And, predictably, so are the bottles they use. My kitchen counters have been overrun with bottles, rings, caps, and nipples.<br />
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And, of course, they are different. Complete chaos to my systematic mind.<br />
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Lauryn loves the MAM bottles, which are the same ones we used when Brayden was a baby. We chose these for Brayden because they are supposed to prevent colic - and Brady was a cranky baby. The nipples are wider and flatter - and the bottles are really wide. <i>Shorter and wider.</i> But as much as she prefers these bottles, it's not like feeding times with her are easy. She is the <b>HARDEST</b> baby to feed. She will only drink if she <b>REALLY</b> wants it, and skips way more feedings than Peytie.<br />
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<b>Perhaps a little preview to their 4 month post:</b> I recently weighed myself at home without the babies and then again with the babies (separately, of course), and discovered that Peytie for the first time has surpassed Lauryn in weight. <b><u>BY A LOT</u>!!!</b> Maybe she should stop skipping those feedings. :) We'll see if it stays that way by the time they see the doc.<br />
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Lauryn is also super picky about <i>HOW</i> she is fed. Cradling her like a "normal" baby is <b>NOT</b> an option. She is the <b>BOSS</b> in our household...and I am her minion. (Try to hold your chuckles till the end.) To feed Lauryn, this is what you have to do:<br />
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<b>Step 1:</b> Put on her bib - <b>QUICKLY!</b> She will go from zero to complete meltdown in 0.2 seconds if you take too long.<br />
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<b>Step 2:</b> Stand up.<br />
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<b>Step 3:</b> Hold her facing ourward (preferably in front of the TV so she's distracted) and get that bottle in her mouth.<br />
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<b>Step 4:</b> Start <b><i>WALKING.</i></b> Yes, Lauryn prefers for you to walk while she eats. And I, as her faithful minion, always oblige.<br />
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Peyton is <i>so much easier</i> to feed. He did not like the MAM bottles at all, but I think that was because he was so small when he was born and his mouth was so tiny. Those wide nipples just weren't going to work for my little champ. I heard good things about Dr. Browns bottles and knew that a few friends were using them so I gave them a try. These bottles are supposed to reduce colic, spit-up, burping and gas. They are long, slim, and come with standard size nipples - and they are perfect for my little guy.<br />
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Peytie, unlike Lauryn is very easy to feed and I love how he looks at me while I cradle him to feed. It's great and he finishes fast but...<br />
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He eats every 3 hours.<br />
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And not 3 hours after he's done with his bottle, but three hours from the <b>time that he starts.</b> Even at night - which would explain the zombie-look I have been sporting for the last three months. Lauryn sleeps through the night most nights, but not my Peytie. Before I went back to work it was fine, but now that I'm back it's killing me!<br />
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So while I don't love how difficult Lauryn is to feed, or the fact that Peytie wakes up all night long - I <b>DO</b> love the bottles they both use. I actually like that they are different. My obsession with organization loves that I can separate and distinguish which bottles belong to each baby, so that suits me just fine.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-31318722105100433552016-04-11T00:50:00.000-05:002016-04-11T00:50:50.394-05:00Weekly Recap #19With work and everything else that I've got going on, these weekly recap posts are quickly going to become more of a "my life in pictures" series. I'll add some color if something unusual or special goes on, but mostly you can just enjoy pics of the kids!<br />
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<b>Monday</b> - Early morning pics as I leave for work. Could you leave this cuteness behind???<br />
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<b>Tuesday</b> - Representin' dem Bears! (For a few days as you'll see in the pics. Don't judge!)<br />
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Happy hour after work. Ok, not really after work. Left work early so, technically, during work. There was a work event planned that got cancelled but we participated anyway. Love this Bub City place. Country music - which I love - and they have live acts sometimes, although not while I was there unfortunately. Aside from the cocktails I enjoyed, I also had their Pulled Pork Mac 'N Cheese which was surprisingly <i>really</i> good.</div>
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Thursday was a long-awaited night out with my girl, Kristen. <b>My, my, my did we have some FUN.</b> We had no clue that Porter's Pub has Karaoke Nights on Thursday and we got to see some <i>very</i> interesting folks, to say the least. I also finally tried my first Porter's Pub giant pretzel - that they got right on the SECOND try. Super yummy when it's done right.</div>
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<b>Friday</b> - Today I put away the twins' 0-3 month clothes. I can't believe how fast they got so big! I know I usually have GIANT babies, but with the twins being born so small, I naively thought they'd be smaller a lot longer. There goes some 3-6 month summer outfits I bought at resale! There's no way it will be warm enough for them to ever wear them. Luckily I'm still planning on going to TWO more resales this season so I've got to pick out some bigger summer items.<br />
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I had some fun taking pics of them in some 3-6 month outfits!<br />
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The happiest boy!</div>
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Want to see just how happy little Peytie is? He was <b>LAUGHING</b> on Saturday! For the first time. We caught some of it on video.</div>
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On Saturday, Brayden and I also stopped by The Dogfather Hot Dogs in Bartlett to support a fellow twin mom and her son, Jayden, who is battling leukemia. The restaurant was donating 20% of all sales that day to Jayden and his family. Sweet, right? I also picked up a bunch of bracelets to show my support. I loved sharing that moment with Brayden. It was a good way to start a conversation with him about kids that are sick, and how we should try do do whatever we can to help. We talked about lots of ways you could help someone that was sick and had an awesome dialogue about it.</div>
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Chillin' in our favorite spot by the window.<br />
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I made this week's recipe on Sunday, <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/99994054202818718/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli</span></a>, to go with some Honey Dijon Chicken Breasts. It was a big hit - and so easy!<br />
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Not very fitness-focused this week, but I had a conversation with my husband and realize that I need to start thinking about me a little more and making my health a priority. I think I've been so relaxed about it because, even though I am at my heaviest, this big ol' belly gave me a total of <b>FOUR</b> beautiful babies, so forgive me for embracing <i>all of me </i>at the moment.<br />
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None this week. :(<br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #1: </b><b>Log calories everyday this week.</b> I tried, but only logged in half of the week.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #2: </b><b>Work out 3 times this week.</b> Sadly, no.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #3: <b>Drink at least 6 cups of water every day</b>.</b> Probably not.</span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Week two back at the office has exhausted me. So much for that reset. I need to figure out a plan that works with my life.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;">Keeping the same goals. I don't want to change them until I can hit them consecutively for 4 weeks.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #1: Log calories everyday this week.</b> Not only do I need to login, but I need to stay under my calorie goals.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #2: Work out 3 times this week.</b> My ultimate goal is to work out five days a week, but I'm starting off slow with just three times for a few weeks.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #3: Drink at least 6 cups of water every day.</b> I basically drink coffee all day long (I have to keep up with these twins!) Water is so important so I need to make sure I meet my daily goals.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;">I'll let you know if I completed any next week!</span></span>Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-60570799971547581992016-04-04T02:47:00.000-05:002016-04-04T05:13:56.028-05:00Weekly Recap #18I am so, so tired at the end of this week. It was emotional with my return to work on Monday, then exhausting with my twin club's resale that I volunteered for <b>TWO days</b> in a row! I just want to go to sleep, so I'm going to try to write as little as possible and just provide pics this week.<br />
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I welcomed Monday morning with a train ride to the city for my first day back to the office. It was an <b>emotional day</b>, and I couldn't wait to get back home. I was grateful that the day passed quickly and I was busy enough that the time flew. I'm not gonna lie though - it was really hard to get back into the headspace of day-to-day office activities when something far more important was waiting for me back at home. But, I have to pay for those super-important things though, so off to the office I go.<br />
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I was <b>SO happy</b> when I got home and the babies were awake.<br />
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Tuesday was such a nice day that I<b> "forced"</b> Brayden to get out of the house and we took a<b> <i>looooong </i>walk</b> to the park. He complained the whole way, but was glad once we got there. We had a good time, just him and I.<br />
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Oh, and of course there were these cuties chillin' at home too.<br />
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On Wednesday the babies turned three months old! I already wrote a post on it (<a href="http://suburbanishmama.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-twins-are-three-months-old.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">you can read it here</span></a>), but here's some extra pics I didn't include.<br />
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Thursday I got to work from home<b> (which I am so grateful for)</b> so I got to see the little ones throughout the morning.<br />
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Then at night I went to volunteer at my twin club's resale event. Thursday night was set-up so it was cool to see the space transform from a plain ol' gym to a <b>super-sale venue</b>. This here was just the beginning. I should have taken a pic when the gym was totally empty.<br />
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Friday was the busiest day of the week for me. I worked from home in the AM, then it was off to volunteer for the rest of the day. I didn't finish volunteering <b>(& SHOPPING)</b> until 10pm so it was a really long and exhausting day. I purchased a lot of great items though so it was <b><u>totally worth it</u>!</b><br />
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It was tough to leave the babies for so many hours for something other than work. I mean, seriously, it's <b>too hard </b>to leave this face!<br />
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Saturday was a fun day. As tired as I was from working the resale for two days straight, my crazy self committed to hosting a Spring Party. Yes, it was after Easter and we had the Easter Bunny show up, but the kids couldn't have cared less. It was a really fun time!<br />
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Sunday was a <b>gorgeous day</b>. We went to church and then hung out outside for a long while. Brayden rode his bike and I took the twins <b>(both of them this time)</b> for a walk, we played soccer, we ran races, and just had a great time. For as much as Brayden fought me on going out, he sure as heck didn't want to come back IN!<br />
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I made this week's recipe too - <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/99994054202883710/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Hot Italian Sandwiches</span></a>. It was such an easy recipe - and I was glad because I needed to chill after such a busy week.<br />
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Sunday was also the LAST day that Peytie wore a Size 1 diaper. <b>**SNIFF SNIFF**</b> They are both growing way too fast for me!<br />
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Next week I only have <b>ONE thing on my calendar</b> and it's something I'm looking forward to - dinner with one of my really good friends. Can't wait!<br />
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<b style="background-color: white;">Weekly Workouts:</b><br />
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<i>Monday: </i>Treadmill, 30 minutes<br />
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<i>Tuesday: </i>Treadmill, 35 minutes<br />
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<i>Wednesday: </i>Treadmill, 40 minutes<br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #1: </b><b>Log calories everyday this week.</b> YES!</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #2: </b><b>Work out 3 times this week.</b> YES!</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #3: <b>Drink at least 6 cups of water every day</b>.</b> YES!</span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white;">I think returning to work was like hitting the reset button for me. I was so focused on hitting these goals. Now if only the weight would start coming off.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Keeping the same goals. I don't want to change them until I can hit them consecutively for 4 weeks.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #1: Log calories everyday this week.</b> Not only do I need to login, but I need to stay under my calorie goals.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #2: Work out 3 times this week.</b> My ultimate goal is to work out five days a week, but I'm starting off slow with just three times for a few weeks.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #3: Drink at least 6 cups of water every day.</b> I basically drink coffee all day long (I have to keep up with these twins!) Water is so important so I need to make sure I meet my daily goals.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;">I'll let you know if I completed then for two weeks in a row next week!</span></span>Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-82744261955324681542016-03-30T20:40:00.000-05:002016-03-31T11:26:40.086-05:00The Twins are Three Months Old!I thought Peyton would be my difficult child, but it turns out that Lauryn is giving me a run for my money! Peyter is usually pretty happy, and Lauryn has been the fussy one lately. Either way, whether they are happy, sad, cranky, tired, hungry...whatever, they just <b>light up my world</b>. We've been getting out of the house a little more lately, but it still hasn't gotten any easier. No matter what time I plan to leave the house, we are late to wherever we are going. Ah well, I'm a mom of <b>TWINS!</b> I should totally get a pass.<br />
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The funny thing I've been noticing with them lately - well, it's really not funny when I think about it - is that it seems like they wait until <b>THE SECOND</b> you sit down, or get comfortable, before they start crying. <b>Every. Single. Time.</b> When I'm going to bed, for instance, right when I pull the covers over me, <i>someone</i> starts crying. It drives me nuts! They are <b><u>SO lucky</u></b> they are cutie pies!<br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Lauryn </span></h2>
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When Lauryn in happy, she is adorable. She loves imitating me sticking my tongue out. She does it too and laughs and laughs. <b>It's SO cute! </b>But when Lauryn isn't happy, she's miserable. She does not like being cradled and fed. She likes us to hold her facing outward so she can look around (or watch TV), and takes the bottle that way too. She arches her back a lot too and I'm concerned she might have acid reflux or something. She has always been a curious one though, and loves checking out her surroundings.<br />
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She drinks anywhere between 4 and 6 ounces of formula at each feeding, but she skips meals at night because she can sleep for long stretches of time - sometimes <b>8-10 hours!</b> Her favorite place to sleep is the swing - that's where she has her longest sleep stretches. If she's in her crib, it's almost guaranteed that she'll wake up at night.<br />
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Lauryn is wearing 3-6 month clothes, and sometimes even 9 month jammies.<br />
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Nicknames: Laurie Lou, Pretty Girl, Princess, Finkie Twinkie Girl (a totally made up word my dad used when we were kids and we still use to this day)<br />
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Peyton is really turning out to be a happy baby. Maybe he just needed a little more time to get used to being outside of the womb, because now that he's over it, <b>he is <i>loving</i> life</b>. Even bath times are awesome - he doesn't cry <i>at all</i>! Lauryn has more of a reaction to baths than Peytie does. Such a difference from last month!<br />
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He is drinking 4 ounces at each feeding, and he eats more times each day than Lauryn does (since she'd rather sleep). His favorite place to sleep is in his crib. One of the things that worries me about Peyton is the nightmares he seems to have when he's sleeping. He'll sleep totally calm, and then <i>all of a sudden</i> he is screaming with his arms stretched out to the side. It's an "I'm scared" scream and it scares ME too! Poor little guy.<br />
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Peytie is still fitting nicely in 0-3 Month clothes.<br />
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Nicknames (lots of them): Peytie, Peytie Pie, Peyter, Tater Tot, Peytie P, Peyterater, Handsome Boy, Smiley Boy, Pitter Patter Peyter, Pitter Patter Peyterater, Bub, Bubba, Bubbawub, Bubbawubba<br />
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Baby Milestones</h2>
I found some 3-month milestones on HealthyChildren.org. Here's what babies should be doing by 3 months:<br />
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<b>Movement Milestones</b><br />
Raises head and chest when lying on stomach<br />
Supports upper body with arms when lying on stomach<br />
Stretches legs out and kicks when lying on stomach or back<br />
Opens and shuts hands<br />
Pushes down on legs when feet are placed on a firm surface<br />
Brings hand to mouth<br />
Takes swipes at dangling objects with hands<br />
Grasps and shakes hand toys<br />
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<b>Visual and Hearing Milestones</b><br />
Watches faces intently<br />
Follows moving objects<br />
Recognizes familiar objects and people at a distance<br />
Starts using hands and eyes in coordination<br />
Smiles at the sound of your voice<br />
Begins to babble<br />
Begins to imitate some sounds<br />
Turns head toward direction of sound<br />
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<b>Social and Emotional Milestones</b><br />
Begins to develop a social smile<br />
Enjoys playing with other people and may cry when playing stops<br />
Becomes more communicative and expressive with face and body<br />
Imitates some movements and facial expressions<br />
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Both babies meet most of these milestones, but not all. The only ones they are not doing now are taking swipes at dangling objects and grasps and shakes hand toys. Not bad for this long list of milestones! Hopefully they start holding some toys soon. We'll check back next month!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-37669836688903282172016-03-27T23:50:00.001-05:002016-03-27T23:50:22.983-05:00Weekly Recap #17This week was a sad, sad week for me. It was my last week of maternity leave and I'll be headed back to the office first thing tomorrow. Every single thing I did this week was tainted with melancholy as I couldn't get it out of my head that my time at home with my kids was coming to a close - and with no more babies on the horizon <i><b>ever</b></i>, it would be the last time I would voluntarily take a full 12 weeks off of work. Sad times, indeed. Dangit - just t<b>hinking about it now brings fresh tears</b> to my eyes. Maybe I'll cheer myself up by recapping all the fun we did have this week.<br />
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Monday was Awards Night at Cubbies for Brayden! In order for the kids to earn their patch for their vests they had to go over Bible stories and memorize verses each week. Brayden was out for many, many weeks, but we made sure that we kept up with the program so that he could still earn his patches. He did a <b>GREAT</b> job! And he is <b>ALWAYS</b> so excited to get his award.<br />
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I also took some pics of my smiley babies (because they are <b>NOT always smiling)</b>. And Lauryn totally fooled us in the beginning. She seemed to be the happy one that was usually pretty content. Boy were we <b>WRONG</b>! Peyton is <b>WAY</b> more even-keeled and is generally a happy boy (guess he finally got used to being outside the womb...hehe).<br />
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Just call her <b>"Crazy Eyes"</b>! LOL<br />
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Anyone who knows me knows that we do <b>NOT always have it easy</b> with Brayden. No, scratch that. We <b>NEVER have it easy</b> with Brayden. Introducing these babies as part of our family is <b>STILL hard</b> on him and he's having a really hard time with them. If they cry, <b>he's upset</b>. If one of us is holding one, <b>he's upset</b>. If we have to feed one, <b>he's upset</b>. And I'm not talking a "sulking" kind of upset either. He is all out, stomping, screaming, slamming doors, you-ruined-my-life upset. Looks like he was ready to join the dog's pack after this meltdown.<br />
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Tuesday was also Book Club night! We read <i>Pretty Girls </i>by Karin Slaughter (I thought her last name was appropriate in this case). The book was <b>SO GOOD</b>, but Ms. Karin certainly has one sick, sick mind to write this stuff. Some of it was very hard to read. As for the group, we came for the book, but <b>stayed for the FOOD</b>!<br />
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Of course I had to get in some pics of the twins that day too. Neither one of them is really into toys just yet. They'll stare at whatever's hanging from their jungle gym, but they're not reaching for anything...yet!<br />
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He gives great "side-eye", right?<br />
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On Wednesday my dad stopped by for a visit. The scene here is pretty much what you'll see at my house on any given day. Twins just chillin', Brayden watching TV, and the teenager on her phone.<br />
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Thursday was finally a day where I didn't have much to do...except snap some pics, of course! Lauryn is forever flashing her "power to the people" pose. For whatever reason, her fists are always clenched.<br />
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Told ya - Peytie is proving to be my smiley boy!</div>
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I can't get enough of this boy. He is just the cutest!<br />
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This beauty gives him a run for his money though. Those eyelashes!!!</div>
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I also made this week's recipe on Thursday. I've been a longtime fan of Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman, so I made her <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/99994054200848671/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Puff Pastry Pizzas</span></a>. The pizzas were...just ok. Which pains me to say because this is the first time that I haven't been wowed by one of her recipes. This one didn't taste BAD, per se, but I just couldn't take the extreme flakiness of the puffed pastry. They sure look purdy tho'.</div>
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Friday was a fun day. I took more pics of the babies...duh!<br />
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We colored Easter eggs.<br />
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My daughter started a new job at the Starbucks inside of our local Target.<br />
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And I got to make a total of<b> NINE Easter baskets </b>for my kids, nephews, niece, and seester!<br />
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Saturday was a super fun day! Brayden has been looking forward to this day all week. Not only did we have an egg hunt to go to, but we also had a playful birthday party to attend. But first I had to take a pic of the <b>BEST little brother</b>.<br />
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Bright and early was the egg hunt put on by our church, Village Church of Bartlett in Bartlett. It's an even we look forward to every year and it's <b>always a great time</b> for the kids. I was happy to see lots of my friends from around my neighborhood too!<br />
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Look at all the eggs he found! At church on Sunday, our pastor announced that the event has <b>outgrown the park</b> that it's usually held at, so I'm looking forward to hearing where the new location will be.</div>
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Then we had a fun birthday party to attend at the Exploratorium in Skokie. It's such a great place to have a birthday party because the kids get to climb, splash, create, and play in a large space that is closed to the public (when birthday parties have been booked). We were one of two parties in the space at the time so the kids had lots of room to roam around.<br />
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I left the babies at home with my mom, so you know I was missing them and had to get in some time with the other babies there.<br />
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On Easter Sunday, my family went to church and had lunch at my sister's house. I love spending time with my family. I laugh and laugh and really enjoy the fellowship with them. We are a pretty awesome bunch! Here are my favorite pics of the day.<br />
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Brayden woke up <b>SO EXCITED</b>! He was jumping up and down on the mattress saying "He came! He Came!" when he saw the eggs on the floor. I make a trail to his basket that is waiting for him in the hallway. He loves it!<br />
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This girl looked <b>SO PRETTY</b> in her Easter outfit. I think I must've <b>taken a MILLION pictures </b>of the twins on their first Easter!</div>
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My niece loved her basket from us!</div>
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This was a <b>HUGE moment</b> for Brayden and my niece. He is learning to tolerate - and dare I say LIKE - his baby cousin. The fact that she was standing probably had a whole lot to do with it.</div>
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It was a <b>GREAT</b> week!<br />
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<b style="background-color: white;">Weekly Workouts:</b><br />
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Another week, another 7 days that I neglected to workout. I'm back to work next week so I'm hoping to get on track with my eating and exercise next week.<br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Weekly Goals:</b></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #1: </b><b>Log calories everyday this week.</b> No.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #2: </b><b>Work out 3 times this week.</b> No.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #3: <b>Drink at least 6 cups of water every day</b>.</b> <span style="background-color: white;">And no.</span></span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Keeping the same goals for next week again</span><span style="background-color: white;">.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #1: Log calories everyday this week.</b> Not only do I need to login, but I need to stay under my calorie goals.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #2: Work out 3 times this week.</b> My ultimate goal is to work out five days a week, but I'm starting off slow with just three times for a few weeks.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Goal #3: Drink at least 6 cups of water every day.</b> I basically drink coffee all day long (I have to keep up with these twins!) Water is so important so I need to make sure I meet my daily goals.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;">I'll let you know if I completed any next week!</span></span>Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435130899066488114.post-9276777001055659882016-03-24T07:00:00.000-05:002016-03-24T07:00:20.567-05:00Things We Love: Aden + Anais WashclothsHave you ever felt an <a href="https://www.adenandanais.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Aden + Anais</span></a> product? Their stuff is the softest around. We have LOTS of their swaddle blankets because I felt safe using them because of their breathable material. What I didn't know, was that Aden + Anais also made lots of other products, including washcloths.<br />
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I came across their washcloths by complete accident - or complete word of mouth, anyway. A friend was visiting the twins shortly after they were born and made a comment, when looking at their swaddle blankets, on how much she loved their washcloths.<br />
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Huh? Aden + Anais made washcloths? That was the first I heard of them. But, not surprising considering how much I love their blankets, I knew I had to try them.<br />
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They are made of 100% soft cotton muslin washcloth and my babies love scrub-a-dub-dub-ing with them. They are gentle enough for delicate skin yet durable enough for everyday use, because they stay soft wash after wash (just like their other products). Plus, it has a convenient loop, making it easy to hang the washcloth to dry between uses.<br />
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Lauryn loves them so much!<br />
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For the record, I have checked out their website and am also officially in love with some crib sheets, changing pad covers, bibs, hooded towels, blankets, car seat canopies...man, I could do some damage on baby items!<br />
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I highly recommend these washcloths (and their swaddle blankets too!). Let me know if you've tried them.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310781790838153184noreply@blogger.com0