Three Babies and a Blog!: SEVEN MONTHS OLD!

EEK! Where in the world did the last seven months go??? Anyone know? I guess it's been filled with sleep deprived nights, nightly feedings, changing diapers, bottle after bottle, pumping after pumping session, tears, smiles, laughter, squealing, babbling, rolling over, sitting up, TEETH(more on that in a moment), solid feeding, walks, sleeping through the nights, music classes, play time, walks, visitors, outings to the mall, visiting family and friends... The list is endless. It's been a busy 7 months-but the most enjoyable yet! They are getting so big everyday!

What's new? Nicholas is a rolling fool. Diaper changes are a big challenge. He immediately wants to roll to his stomach-which he actually does 99% of the time. He has ezcema which seems to be spreading-so we will be calling the Dr. Monday morning. He drinks his bottle in no time, but he needs to be a bit more entertained when it comes to solids. I have to take out toys, finger foods, spoons, even the dog gets in on it! No easy task! He can sit unassisted for a good while! He and Anthony can sit on the floor in the living room and play for awhile. It's so nice!

Nicholas, when he gets your face near his mouth, goes to town! He slobbers all over you and talks. It's the cutest thing ever! But what isn't?!?

Anthony LOVES to screech! I mean LOVES! Part of it is probably to hear himself, another part is out of sheer enjoyment/happiness, and the last part is because he is po'd and wants you all to know it! He smiles and smiles and smiles. I once said he would smile at a stick walking by! I'd even bet money on it! He too can sit unassisted! His bottle feeding takes a bit longer, but he's a champ when it comes to eating solids. He sees me getting it ready and he puts his arms out to the side, clenches his fist, and starts smacking his lips/making squealing noises. He's got to learn patience! He's still not jumping or rolling from belly to back-but in due time. I'm not rushing him. I can't compare the two because they are INDIVIDUALS. Need to remember that!

And last but not least-he has a TOOTH! Granted-it's like the tippity tip-but it's there! I can feel it! I hope when it finally pops through he is ok.... Fingers crossed! He's been fine so far!

They BOTH STTN! They have been since April 25th when we did CIO. What a miracle that was. Not to say they were difficult beforehand though. It's just nice going to bed and not having to wake up once or twice a night! As I said before-they sit up. Probably April 18 when we went to their cousin's house we noticed that they were for an extended period of time. Ever since then-they've been sitting in the Boppy. I'd say they've mastered it-but I would still keep stuff around them for the time being. Anthony will reach for something and not quite put his hands down, so he topples over. And Nicholas will find his way on his stomach... They are both taking a music class. We take it Saturday mornings. They LOVE music so I wanted to do something as a family, and get them around other babies. They were so cute! We even bought some instruments for them. At the class, the instructor sang and we sang along, danced along, and played some instruments with her. She let us use drums(the boys favorite) and something like a individual xylophone-with sticks! To infants! Luckily we all have our eyes still!

They both love to smile and laugh. Getting them to laugh is no easy feat. The dog does better with Nicholas than we do! They love high pitched noises and silliness. We read book after lunch/dinner(when remembered) and they now LOVE Pat-A-Cake! Nicholas will put his hands over my hands and we will do it together. They will sit together or next to each other and play with the various toys. One will have a toy, the other will see it, and grab it. Doesn't phase them... YET.

Phew! I think that's the update. It's gone by soo fast and I would stop time if I could! They are just the best babies ever! And my mom said the best comment today, "Those who have one baby get jipped. I mean, really!" It's true-I get to go through all these milestones-TWICE-and at different times, with two totally different babies. It's great!

Now here are their 7 month photos from today!