I have thought about blogging. But not for more than a nanosecond.
The truth, the sad, sad, truth is that I have finally come to a time in my life where I sincerely do not have the time for it! It was easier when my big kids were little and there were only three of them. Now that there are five of them and two of them are homeschooling, I have found that I have very little time for anything but life.
I have a house helper, Gemma, who comes to help me a couple of days a week, and she helps with the house and the kids and really whatever I need her to do. But I am STILL BUSY all day long. It's weird. But hey, at least my house looks better than it did, and I am thankful for being able to focus on the kids more than the housework.
I know a lot of people do it alone, and I applaud them. I suppose I could do it, but I wouldn't be very nice. I'm pretty certain of that. That's where we were headed about a month ago. People who have twins will understand me when I say that it really is harder with twins. Pulling the "twin card" is my new normal. But honestly, there is no other explanation (except that I may just be crazy???). So, if I pull the "twin card" with you, just smile and nod and pray for me!
Sam is doing well in school. I know, not a big surprise! He's super smart and very inquisitive and thoughtful. Maryn is also excelling in school and enjoying it so much. She really loves to be doing her schoolwork. Sam and Maryn have been spending their free time building a "circus" out in the yard with old firewood. It's so cute.
I decided to start trying to pottytrain Lucy again. She will be three in 12 days, and my other two kids did well at 3. She is no exception. She had success for two days in a row with a couple of accidents, and then today, she has peed in the potty three times, pooped once, and so far, has had no accidents today! She is gaining confidence and excitement, and I'm so proud of her. It really is best to wait until they're ready.
Felix is jabbering a lot. He also likes to carry toys around in his mouth while he crawls around. He looks like a puppy. He is so cute. I swear he can say "dog." He is doing well with baby food and some table food.
Milo is starting to screech a lot. He is also trying to walk. He's taken many steps, but he usually has to be coaxed. He is gaining a lot of weight too and looking so cute and chubby. He LOVES to eat. I think it is his favorite thing to do.
Both babies are sleeping in their own room. They aren't sleeping through the night, but at least they're in their own room and Dave and I don't have to tiptoe anymore.
We took a vacation to Oklahoma City and Tulsa and then Northwest Arkansas. It was exhausting but fun. Maybe someday, I will think about uploading some pictures. Well, Milo sounds sad, so I better go, but that is what is going on in our lives. Hopefully, I can find more time for this, but right now, it isn't looking like it!
