"Where have you been?" you might be asking. Well, I'll tell you! We recently discovered a parent's worst nightmare when it comes to baby ailments. We had a NASTY flu come through the house. It started with Jeff, then quickly spread to Blakey. Nicolas and I seemed fine for the first couple of days but that quickly changed. By about the time Jeff was better, I was sick. All in all, it was about 9 LONG days of mostly diarrhea that kept two babies from eating, sleeping and wanting to wear a diaper and two parents who were about to go insane.
Luckily, the boys are better and we have all been happier!!
What else is going on around here? Blakey is becoming very good at standing unsupported. He can balance on his own for about 15 seconds or so. He has attempted a few steps here and there so we know it won't be long before he's toddling all over the place! Nicolas has mastered stair climbing. He can climb to the top of the stairs in our house in about 30 seconds flat. He actually likes to climb any chance he gets- baby gate, out of his high chair, etc. They are both eating lots of table foods now. Nicolas chews like a champ! After he chewed a whole tortilla chip with no problem whatsoever, I feel very comfortable giving him just about anything to munch on. Some new favorites are bagels with cream cheese and goldfish crackers. Oh, they also had strawberries for the first time on Saturday.
Believe or not, their first birthday is coming up in just a few short days!!! So we've been busy getting prepared for that big day!! We will start transitioning them to cow's milk this week. Sorry Enfamil, but I will no longer be supporting your company!!! It's so great to finally see the light at the end of the formula tunnel!
And finally, a few pictures for your viewing pleasure...............
Jeff was very excited to have built his first fort with the boys. I'm not sure who loved it more, the boys or Jeff!
A lot of people think that Nicolas looks like Jeff, but we really don't see it. I see so much more resemblance here with Blakey........
There should be a warning on the box of Cheerios "Never leave a hungry Nicolas unattended with this box of cereal."
Both boys have this funny habit of always wanting to have a toy in each hand. They'll even crawl around all over the "cage" "double-fisted". Go figure????We hope you are all well!
Love,
Rebeca
