Happy 11 Month Birthday!

I can't believe this is the last "month" birthday post. Preparation and planning for their first birthday party is in full swing and that's what's keeping me from crying like a baby. Anyhow, the 11 month update:

Both are in size 5 diapers...it was a length issue...they have long torsos and we had several leaks before I gave the size 5s a try. The tabs completely overlap on both kids, but no leaks!

Tooth count:
Alex: 4 (2 top, 2 bottom) with 3 more visible on top but not out yet
Tony: 6 (2 top, 4 bottom) I think there are several visible, but it's almost impossible to get a good look/feel on this kid

Weight:
Alex: 25 lbs
Tony: 23 lbs

Height:
I have a date to make the growth charts...finally. It helps that Will is on "vacation" this week :)

Both are cruising and LOVE their walkers. The walkers have slowed down their progress towards walking a bit, but they love being mobile and "independent". We're just waiting for them to let go and "forget".

Both are eating lots of food, pureed or otherwise. They aren't really into sippy cups, but will gladly drink water out of a water bottle or cup that we're drinking out of...they are rather particular about their beverages ;)

We're just waiting for Tony's hair to grow a bit more before they both get their first haircuts...Alex desperately needs his evened out.

They talk and laugh constantly. Dog, Mom, Gramma, Dad, and a whole bunch of stuff I haven't figured out yet. :)

They wrestle and tackle each other regularly. Ear pulling and eye poking is a big thing. They also like to run down the furries and our feet in their walker. Yep, we have boys!

We're headed to HRC's Reunion today, so I'll be posting pictures of that later.

Happy Birthday Merry Christmas

Striker got his birthday and Christmas gifts from me a month early again this year. He seems to like it that way ;)
Now he has new, nice shiny and matching pads, glove and blocker for hockey.

I am Thankful for...Being a SAHM

If you had told me 3 years ago that I'd ever be a stay at home mom, I'd have told you that you were crazy. And yet, life happens. Plans change. Priorities change. It has been the absolute greatest experience of my life to spend every single day of Alex and Tony's first 11 months with them and to only have been away from them for a few hours here and there. They are super fun side kicks and we have made a LOT of new friends and memories together!

I am Thankful for...my BlackBerry Tour

Without my BlackBerry Tour, there would be almost zero pictures of Alex and Tony's first 10 months since it wasn't until then that I began to regularly pull it out for outings and such. Without it, I would have lost my mind, isolated from adult contact throughout the day. I'd have been bored to tears in the middle of the night. Yes, it's almost always in my hand and when it's not, I need to know where it is at all times. Yes, I have worn one out already. I love it and I just can't imagine not having a BlackBerry.

I am Thankful for...Alex and Tony

I'm thankful that I was given the privilege of being Alex and Tony's Mom. It's almost been 11 months and I can barely remember life without them. There will be a bunch of sappy posts coming up on the countdown to their first birthday, so I'll spare you yet another post of the awesomeness that are Alex and Tony. ;)

I am Thankful for...My Mom

Aside from the fact that she's my mom and raised me and all of that stuff, she's also been a SUPER DUPER HUGE help to us the last year with making sure that her grandchildren were not being raised by crazy people who lived in filth. My mom's standards of cleanliness are a little obsessive (think operating room sterile), but she actually enjoys being busy and keeping things clean, which has allowed me to breathe and enjoy being Alex and Tony's mom and Striker's wife.

Thanks Mom!!!

I am Thankful for...Striker

Since it seems that every year I find it necessary to thank Striker for putting up with me, I've come to the conclusion that I might be difficult to live with. Mom and Lil Dahl, hush! Anyhow, Ruth started what appears to be a thing a day that she is thankful for on Facebook, so I thought I'd steal the idea for the blog. Thanks Ruth!

So, Striker, thank you for putting up with me during the transition from insane workaholic, to hermit, to crazy mama of twins...I hope I've made you happy along the way too and if nothing else, have been good for a few laughs. I love you!