Crack

This may be the only time in life where butt crack is acceptable - and so freakin cute.  Nice buns, Sawyer love!

I never thought....

I never thought that I would care so little about what is going on in the outside world. I have not read TMZ in 6 months....or People....Erin did get me an US Weekly the other day after a tough day with the girls to give my brain a break...It is still sitting on my bedside table..unread.

I never thought I would clean up a spot of spit-up with a baby wipe and never again think of that spot again. This includes the dog. Peyton projectile vomited on Tyson...and a baby wipe fixed everything.

I never thought I wouldn't mind doing 2 loads of laundry a day. Someday, I am going to miss folding those little leggins. 

I never thought I would care so little about my appearance. Make a smartass comment about how my hair is a mess or that I have dried spit up on my shoulder and I'll make a smartass comment right back about how I chose to snuggle with my babies for 5 extra minutes today instead of shower.

I never thought I would have constant lower back pain from leaning over the sink everyday to wash bottles.    and I don't even mind doing it...

I never thought I wouldn't mind not sleeping through the night. Ever. 

I never thought I would look SO forward to 9pm - last bott then bed for the nuggets.

I never thought that by the time I am going to bed 10:30/11pm, that I would miss those nuggets and have to fight the urge to pull them into bed with me.

I never thought I would get such a kick out of the looks on strangers faces when they ask what my husband does and I tell them my WIFE is a Finance Manager. (I can hear the wheels spinning...wife..okay, gay...with twins? Now how does that work??)

I never thought there would be dust bunnies lining my staircase...occasionally, I grab a baby wipe and clean them up...98% of the time I am carrying two babes who are kissing and licking my face and I do not even notice the dust.

I never thought that I wouldn't mind sleeping with no blankets or pillows and freezing my ass off just to give my nuggets a full nights sleep.

I never thought that being a stay at home mom would be so effin hard.

I never thought that being a stay at home mom would be so amazingly rewarding.

I never thought that I would miss cooking. But making baby food is cooking enough for now...and all that I have time for.

I never thought that I would look forward to nap time - when the girls actually sleep - so much. 

I never thought that I would wear a necklace made just for my nuggets to chew and bite on. 

I never thought I would be so proud of myself when other Mom's ask me how the hell do I do this without a nanny.

I never thought that I would hold up my iPhone with Baby Einstein playing praying that this distraction would force my daughter to drink just one more ounce.

I never thought I would miss being pregnant so much.

I never thought that Erin blowing a fuse while hanging our Christmas lights would cause such panic as Peyton's swing was plugged into the circuit that blew causing it to stop swinging. So, as I am swinging her by hand and whispering/screaming to Erin that IF-THIS-BABY-WAKES-UP-I-WILL-EFFIN-KILL-YOU.

I never thought I would not mind changing 15 diapers a day - everyday.

I never thought that at 6pm I would put my nuggets in bouncy seats in front of the T.V. to watch Family Guy (a show that I detest, but the colors keep their attention) for 2 minutes so I could pee for the first time since 7am.

I never thought that I would be so excited to never wear a bikini ever again.

I never thought that I would not miss going out and drinking. Not one bit.

I never, ever thought that I would be this lucky.

Jean Butts

Baby jean butts may be the cutest thing I have ever seen. As my minions are in my bed napping, I am sitting here resisting the urge to nibble these buns!!!! 

But I'd have to kick my own ass if I woke up these sleeping babes who are sleeping AT THE SAME TIME!!!!!!  

Oh what a wonderful day!!

Coordinating Cuties

In light of having more free time my body and brain getting used to much less sleep, I have more time to pick out amazing outfits for my minions. and oh how effin cute they are.


AND OH WHAT AN EFFIN PAIN PANTS ARE! You tug and tug and then have all this fabric around the ankle and the crotch is at the knees but you pulled the waist all the way up so now they look like they are wearing Hammer pants ... so by the time you get that babe situated - she usually spits up or poops so you just need to start over again....BUT they do look cute :)

Our staple is still one piece sleepers WITH feet because WTF is up with baby socks?? NONE OF THEM STAY ON!!! I have tried them all - Old Navy, Baby Gap, Trumpette, Ciroc...NOTHING STAYS ON! Granted, I have Peyton with long feet but skinny, skinny legs and she can pretty much shimmy herself out of anything and then I have Sawyer with a little chunk at the ankles but shorter feet so no socks fit correctly. Luckily, back in June (pre-babes when I still did things like plan ahead, shower, and eat) I ordered the girls Momos aka the most amazing little leather shoe ever that are tough for the babes to take off and they keep their socks on - AMAZING!!! 

So we are rockin the Momos daily and some pretty amazing lil outfits :)


Ruffle Bottom Pants Monday

Colorful Shirt Tuesday

White Shirt Wednesday

Track Suit Thursday

Warning about the next picture...it may break your heart and cause you to tear up. My little Pie got a little sad during our photo sesh

Fleece Pants Friday

and Polka Dot Saturday

Only one pic of Polka Dot Saturday as soon after the pic, Peyton pooped up to her armpits. 


Never a dull moment in the O'Donnell household!

I knew this would happen....and Christmas...and 5 months

Even since the babes were born and I lost all sense of time, organization, and any sense of a "schedule" - I apparently now suck at blogging. I still have my zest to blog but unfortunately I also have 2 bosses (maybe 3 including Erin - probs more like 4 including Tyson) who are very demanding these days. So here I am,  scrambling to get together a blog that covers everything over the past month...your first Christmas!!! and YOU TURNED 5 MONTHS OLD!!!!

You are quite amazing these days my little ladies...You talk nonstop....you play all day long...and when you scream - WATCH OUT because you both can scream loud enough that Tyson goes and hides outside. Luckily, the screaming is short lived and usually within minutes, you're back to your smiling happy selves again.

You both are getting so strong and so BIG! Sawyer, you roll and flop all around the room!   Peyton, you can roll over but you're so laid back that you usually stay put wherever I put you - lucky me! 

We had a few snow storms the past few weeks so we have not been going out as much as we wanted to but we still are having great days at home snuggling..and what good snugglers you both are!

and having more at home gives me more opportunities to take embarrassing pictures of you....

In general just annoy the heck out of you everyday by taking pics nonstop....

I have been focusing on putting my iPhone down more so you don't grow up thinking that I look at it more than you ... and then you do something so unbelievably cute that I don't want to forget - so there I am shoving that iPhone in your face yet again. 

We have had lots of trips to the doc this past month..nothing too serious...colds, and maybe some allergy issues...

You both always keep on smiling!!! You pediatrician just loves you both and wants to eat you up - I can't blame her - You're delicious!!!!

Speaking of delicious...you both started eating oatmeal, fruits, and veggies this past week. I am convinced that you think that I am trying to poison you as you gag and glare at me with evil eyes...Peyton you are getting the hang of it...Sawyer, you still think I am trying to put hot peppers in your mouth.

and oh how cute you both are all bundled up for winter...

granted now it takes us an hour to get out the door as opposed to the 40 minutes it used to take us as by the time I wrestle one of you into boots, hat, and gloves...and move on to the next babe...the first one has some how kicked a boot across the room that now Tyson is using as a chew toy and it takes me 5 minutes to wrestle that boot away from him and in that 5 minutes one of you has spit up and gotten both socks off....its quite a show. You're keeping me on my toes! 

This coming week we have yoga and baby massage class that I know you are SO psyched for...you both have been practicing your stretches...

and just because I can't resist...Peyton.....

and that face is the reason why I eat you up!


Oh your first Christmas...AMAZING!! You two were spoiled by everyone that loves you so so much...and Mommy had a great time opening up ALL those gifts.

Teethers, adorable outfits, Minnie and Mickey stuffed animals, and seeing as how I am weeks late on this blog and my memory span is typically 4.5 seconds..I have forgotten most of your gifts..but nonetheless...I do remember that your first Christmas was amazing (and by amazing I mean stressful as all hell for Mommy but WELL worth it :)

You both LOVED eating wrapping paper...

Sawyer love - that pic of you and mama is one of my favorites ever....you both are so amazing! and right after that pic was taken you drank a full 6 oz bott without ANY screaming...you have never done that before...and have not done it since...WTF.


Today marks your 5 MONTH BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!  holy shit..you're 5 months old which means:
1) WE SURVIVED 5 MONTHS!!!

2) I should be in MUCH better shape that I am for having 5 month old babes.

3) I didn't think I could love anyone so much and I can't even imagine how much more I am going to love you in another 5 months...I may explode.

Sawyer - your personality is similar to mine. You know what you want when you want it and if you don't get it - WATCH OUT. Anytime you see me or Mama - you automatically smile - and not just your face..your whole body smiles...it is amazing! I kiss you all day long and you LOVE it. You kiss me right back and wrap those little hands around my face...AMAZING!!!! I love you more every second.

Peyton - your personality is much more like Mama's - laid back and generally happy (Mama made me say that - jk ;)
You are my smiling happy girl and you are so easy to please. I cannot thank you enough for that as some days Mommy feels like she may lose her shit if she hears another screaming babe!
You're amazing! You love being snuggled and you LOVE when I nibble your cheeks. I love you so so much.

I have so much more to write before I forget it all ... even though most of it is probably already gone but my bosses are calling me .... Happy 5 months my lil lovies...You amaze me everyday.

4 Months!!!!

Peyton and Sawyer, 

My girls...You're 4 months old!!!! Can you believe it?! You have grown up so much. 

You are both about 12 pounds now and doing amazing at holding your head up and kicking your legs nonstop. Peyton - your legs are still so skinny because they are constantly moving! Sawyer - you still have these chunky thighs that Mommy LOVES.

my Peyton lovie...

You are my happy, smiling, easy to please babe. If you are upset, you usually just need some snuggles or a bott. You have this beautiful smile that warms my heart. You love laying on your belly and holding your head up to look around the room. 

Just this week you have loved sleeping with your giraffe lovie that Aunt Mae Mae got you. You squeeze that giraffe and rub your face in it and almost instantly close your eyes and drift off to sleep. We then sneak in and take the lovie out of your crib once you are asleep. 

You still LOVE being naked..as soon as your diaper comes off you are all kicks and smiles. You love laying naked on your blanket just smiling and wiggling your perfect lil bod.

We have gotten some laughs out of you that are adorable!! You love when I blow raspberries on your belly and nibble your cheeks.

You really are so cute that I just want to squeeze you and hold you day in and out...You are beyond words amazing.

We have been to physical therapy to get your neck muscles checked up on and you may need to wear a helmet to help with the shape of your head as you favor always looking to the left. We are not sure yet if it will be needed but I know that you will keep on smiling no matter what is needed. and you look damn cute in PT...

I hate when someone else is touching and holding you and just want to scoop you up and snuggle you. 

You still love snuggling and sometimes when you are having a hard time taking a nap, you just need Mommy to snuggle you and all is right in your world again. 
Sometimes you wake up from your naps and your little bottom lip sticks out and you look like you are a little scared which breaks my heart! I try and get to snuggling you before any tears come out.

You are doing FANTASTIC with your hand-eye coordination. You will pick up any toy that we hold in front of you and LOVE chewing on your Sophie and teething rings. It wont be long before you are grabbing my iPhone out of my hand. 

You have been eating like a rock star the past few weeks. 5 ounces each feed at least...I am so proud of you as for the first 3 months of your life you HATED your bottle. You also have been loving your bink. 90% of the time you hold that bink in your mouth for your entire nap. 

You still are a night owl and rarely fall asleep before 12:30am BUT you are doing an amazing job at soothing yourself and you have spent an hour in your crib just kicking and playing with your hands before succumbing to sleep.

When you see me or Mama you smile and your whole bod does this excited little wiggle squirm that is ammmmazing.

I love you so much.



my Sawyer love...

My little Sawyer bean...You know what you want and when you want it and you are not afraid to let Mama and I know what to do.
As I am typing this you are supposed to be napping but instead you are grunting and groaning and gearing up to scream that will inevitably come within the next 4.5 seconds...

In the past week, we no longer can swaddle you as you have discovered how to roll! It is quite the accomplishment for such a young babe! We lay you in your crib on your back and you throw your legs up and tuck yourself right over on your side. You only wake up and yell for me when you roll onto your back and forget that you know how to roll back.

There are some days where in the early morning hours you just can't get settled back to sleep so I pull you into bed with me and you snuggle right in and let out your perfect baby sigh and we both drift back to sleep...I don't care if it's bad habit to have you in bed with me...I want you coming into my bed to snuggle every morning FOREVER!! 

You have not been eating great for the past week or so but hopefully soon that will change. You usually take about an hour to finish 4 ounces...slow and steady lil bean...I have tried a faster flow nip for you but that results in projectile vomit that usually comes out your nose so for now, slow and steady it is! 

Oh you still do love your bink...I think you started sleeping on your side because you know that the mattress will help hold bink in you mouth so even if you doze off - you wake up and bink is right there. Somedays, I think you only need me to put your bink in..I walk by you and your mouth opens up ready for me to put bink in. 

You have been smiling up a storm and giggle all the time. You LOVE your toys and spend at least 30 minutes everyday holding toys and examining them from every angle. Oh and you get VERY mad and yell when you cannot figure out how to get the toy in your little mouth...you have a temper my lil Sawyer. But at the same time..you are so so sweet. I will pick you up and you burrow your head into my chest and peek out at the world while keeping most of your face hidden so that you can see what all is going on but still know you are hidden and safe with Mommy.

You have been LOVING kicking your legs and dancing all day long. I think you have a little jig choreographed in your head and you dance for us everyday!

I think you want to eat food so much...anything I am eating you stare at me and your eyes are asking me for a bite...soon lil lovie!!!

You LOVE when I talk silly to you and you get a HUGE smile plastered across your face that stays there for hours sometimes! 

You have been loving looking at our Christmas tree and both you (and Peyton) have taken an interest in Tyson the past few weeks. You watch him as he walks around you and you scrunch up your face when he leans in to lick you.

When you are on your playmat, you spend your time rolling back and forth..I think you are pretty damn impressed at your skills- as you should be. Peyton and I just sit there and watch you. She yells and I cheer for you nonstop. You smile the whole time!!! I have tried to get you on video probably 70 times but anytime my phone comes out, you freeze and just stare at me. I am sure that will be the case for years to come! 

You are looking so damn cute in every outfit I put you in ESP when I pull your socks up to your knees to keep you warm...oh those thighs!! I'd nibble them nonstop if I could and you would totally let me because as soon as I lean in to you, you start giggling. 

I love you so much



These 4 months definitely have been a rollercoaster for all of us! Learning to manage newborn twins is NOT an easy feat...so many variables...SO much poop...so many tears...not much sleep....lots of boogies and spit up...and I am not sure if I have worn anything in the past 4 months except yoga pants and tank tops?? (not complaining...I am damn comfy and I have cut out the need to "change" into pjs before bed because all my outfits double as pjs and day attire..or at least I say they do)
I do have to say that selfishly, this parenting gig is getting MUCH better as now when you see me you smile and ooohhh and ahhh at me. It is so nice to have you know who I am and your little faces light up when I sing or talk to you. There have been a few times where you both have cried when I left the room - so naturally, I run back in and scoop you up. You OWN me already ladies...keep it up :) There is no where I would rather be then with you!! 

I can't wait to see what else you have in store for me this next month...We have LOTS to do and we have LOTS of amazing outfits that you are going to look ammmmazing in :) 

Mommy loves you too much! 

Latte

A staple necessity of surviving twins is caffeine. and lots of it. 

Unfortunately, I am a coffee snob and detest any made-at-home-coffee so DD and Starbucks are frequented daily by the girls and I. They LOVE going for a little car ride and getting Mommy some much needed caffeine. 

One day last week you two were snoozing in the car on our way home from visiting Aunt Lizzy and I was yawning a bit too much so I knew caffeine would be needed to get me through the next 6 hours until Mama was home from work. So off we went to the DD drive-thru.

I order a small iced latte...typically I go for a medium but decided on a small today. I get to the pick up window and she tells me it is $4.35....first off, DD comes in second place to Starbucks in my book BUT DD has a drive-thru and Starbucks only has street parking and no drive-thru so 9 times out of 10, DD is the place to go (and Mama appreciates this as DD is significantly cheaper than the bucks)

So $4.35 for a small DD latte? 
For that much I'll head to Bucks for a grande carmel brulee latte. 

I ask the cashier how come it is so much as I usually get a medium iced latte and it is only $2.11. She says that mediums are on sale so thats why it's cheaper. So I said oh well then I'll take a medium. 

She said no its okay...I'll give you a dollar. (which still would make it $3.35)

I said no thanks - I'll just take a medium. She says no. Here is a dollar. I said no. 

After a back and forth of 'here is a dollar' 'I do not want your dollar I want a medium' 'no take a dollar' 'no thank you - I would like the medium for $2.11' 'no here is a dollar' 'I DO NOT WANT YOUR DOLLAR!! I want a bigger coffee for $2!' 'no here is a dollar' 'okay how about you just give me the small but charge me for a medium but you do not have to make me a medium just give me the small but charge me the $2' 'no - here is one dollar' and then her just staring at me as if I was speaking a different language, I ended up pulling away from the drive-thru with no coffee and quite baffled and still yawning. 

So thanks for nothing DD...I would love to say you lost me as a customer but we both know I'll be back tomorrow for a MEDIUM latte as these nuggets wear me out.