Two Months Old

Cody (on the left) to Jaden: "Pound it, brother, we made it! We're two months old!"

Happy Two Month birthday, Jaden & Cody!

Well, as evidenced by the lateness of this post (the boys celebrated their 2-month on August 2nd), Jason & I have quickly learned that life with twins is an adventure in the fast lane! While these boys keep us super busy (and still very sleep-deprived!), we've enjoyed seeing them grow and develop through their second month of life. What a blessing it has been to still have live-in help all the way through this stage. Jason's mom lived with us following the baptism until August 6th, making our lives and schedules and the nearly constant job of twin-holding much, much easier-- and more fun!

To celebrate their 2 months of life, Jason & I reflected upon the new highlights and accomplishments of Jaden & Cody's life.

SLEEPING HABITS

• definitely have days & nights figured out
• sleep well at night in Rock n' Play cradles
• still woken up by Mommy & Daddy at night every 3-4 hours to feed
• sleep (at least a bit) between most daytime feedings
• sporadic daytime sleeping (naps sometimes 15 min., sometimes over 1 hour)
• won't nap consistently in any one place, other than while being held

EATING HABITS

• still doing combo of nursing & some supplemental formula
• developed bad habit of VERY fussy nursing sessions this month
• will calm to the sound of the vacuum cleaner and will feed very well (The vacuum became a lifesaver this month to encourage the boys to eat! As you can imagine, our floors have gotten VERY clean. Eventually, we got smart and recorded the sound of the vacuum on a portable tape player. Amy takes the tape deck with her around the house for every nursing session. Hopefully, this is just a temporary solution for our boys! Ah, the things you resort to as a new parent...)
• still gain great weight through feedings: average an ounce or two daily

BOTH BOYS

• love floor playtime on a quilt
• enjoy the sound of some toys (like rattles)
• love listening to Daddy, Mommy & Grandma sing
• willing to try tummy time
• neck muscles are strengthening
• can turn head from one side to other when lying down
• able to hold our gaze for longer stretches
• still shoot out arms & legs in random, sporadic movements
• enjoy bathtime
• are growing more hair!
• still no fussy crying in church
• like to interrupt dinnertime
• not sure about stroller rides (fuss during first half of every ride)
• love to be held
• seem to know when Mommy & Daddy's attention is divided
• are magnets for attention at church, in stores, on walks, etc.

JADEN MICHAEL

• weighs in at 10 lbs. 14 oz.
• had his first coo & smile! (one day after Cody)
• willing to lie down independently for longer stretches



CODY ANDREW

• weighs in at 9 lbs. 13 oz.
• our first cooing & smiling boy!
• loves David Crowder (pacifies instantly to his songs)