Friday, April 23, 2010

The diaper that was asked to do too much.

With three little piggies in the house, you can imagine how many diapers we go through in a day. And sometimes, because we are unaware or think the other person has already changed it, we let Piglet's diaper get a little (or a lot) too wet. Then one morning last weekend, Mr. K yelled down to me that Piglet needed new sheets on his bed. "Did you let him run around naked again?" I asked, "not mad, just curious."

"Nope, but he had two sippy cups of juice and I haven't changed his diaper since last night."

Oh for SHAME.

And as Mr. K removed last night's diaper, I heard him say "And here is the diaper that was asked to do too much." Hilarious.

And sometimes I feel like that diaper is a metaphor for me and my life. Except in my world, pee isn't the only burden I carry. Oh Pampers, you got off so easy this time, you have no idea!

But you know what? I asked for this. I prayed on my hands and knees for this. And I am not complaining. But you must admit, I AM kind of like that diaper!

Newborn twins. Check!
Demanding toddler. Check!
Traveling husband. Check!
OCD tendencies in relation to housekeeping, childcare and appearance. Check, check, check!

Though I have let that last one, "appearance" go -- better me than my babes.

Did you see that?

The subtle martyrdom that was implied just now?

Oh, I am SO officially a MOTHER.

Anyway, on to more important business...

The Twinks are thriving and doing so well. In the spirit of my original reason for blogging, here is their one month update.

Weights:

P-Babe (baby A) 6lbs12oz, birth weight was 5lbs9oz
G-Bear (baby B) 7lbs9oz, birth weight was 5lbs13oz

They gained 1.4 lbs each in the ten days from one dr. appointment to the next. W00t!


The Twinks LOVE

  • being held
  • having their backs patted (especially G)
  • their binks, which is interesting since their big brother never really did
  • getting their hair washed, G is more tranquil about it while P will sometimes get impatient
  • snuggling close with their heads together, usually P puts his head on G's shoulder, it is impossibly cute

The Twinks are OVER

  • loose swaddles, they are Houdinis and so I've been forced work on my origami skills
  • sleeping all the time, they are awake and alert for several hours of the day
  • burping, because spitting up all over mom's freshly washed coif is so much more satisfying

And that about sums it up. Dude, what do you expect, they're only a month old. But, it'll get more exciting, I promise. By their two month update, I am sure they'll have gotten their 12x tables memorized. (Do kids still memorize their Xs tables?)

Sorry for the boring post but since I am a consummate loser with their baby books (same with Piglet's), this is only place I record stats!

So now I'll put you out of your boring blog post reading misery and post some more PICTURES!

Can I get an AMEN?

Word.




And now you know their names...but don't let it go to your head.

P.S. - I have 39 followers, nothing to write home about, but still, my small army is very meaningful to me! However, the fact that 39 is not an even number is making me a Nutburger (as D.ooce's husband would say). So if you're lurking and have even the tiniest inclination to follow my humble blog abode, help me back away from the ledge and hit FOLLOW! Thanks, dude.

***Post Edit***

A couple things - I was moderating comments from my iPhone and my ham hands accidentally checked "reject" instead of "publish" so if you don't see your comment (Vaso and someone else) thanks for commenting and I'm sorry I accidentally rejected it!

And second, thanks so much for getting me out of my follower slump! Fist pump! You do realize though, that now I am going to obsess until I reach 50 nifty. ;)

8 comments:

Christie said...

Your life sounds very full, just like the diapers you're using on the piggies. Thanks for the pics!

Cameron said...

You are FUNNY. And I see you're up to 40 now. :)

Marketing Mama said...

Love you and the updates. Word. :)

'Murgdan' said...

Love your pics....as always.

I am now officially 'following'--but I subscribed in google reader before. You have 67 subscribers there according to my reader. :-) Just so you know.

Sarah said...

Dude, I tried to be the 40th and I was too late! Was never official before, but you know I love your blog! Pics are sooo cute. See you soon!

Inga said...

I have a 2.3 yr old son and found that huggies overnights work wonders. When I used pampers nighttime, G woke up wet most of the time.

PS I am now a follower too :)

Anonymous said...

I forgot to give my dogs water for most of the day yesterday...

Jamie said...

They are so beautiful!! I love your pictures. I have very few good ones of my girls when they were that small.

You are doing so well! I am so proud of you!!! :)

Please know that I am here to talk any time you need to. I'm only a few months ahead of you in all of this insanity and can totally relate!! I'm glad to hear you're getting some use out of those AR Pillows.