Happy Thanksgiving

I hope everyone had an absolutely wonderful Thanksgiving!

We had a good one, but both of the babies were sick. They have a little virus that gives them symptoms of a bad cold and unfortuantely their first ear infections.

We did have a 4 month well check on Friday even thought they were still sick. Alex weighed in at 13 1/2 pounds and 23 1/4 inches and Aiden was 14 1/2 pounds and 24 1/2 inches. It is amazing to go back and look at pictures from their birth. They are so big now!!

Now we are getting ready for Christmas. Wesley has now watched Rudolph and Frosty at least 10 times each (since Thursday!!!!) He is so excited about Christmas this year. It will really be something special this year.

Big Brother

Alex and Aiden are very good students of Wesley. He loves reading books to them. And if they are not cooperative, he will get one or more of his stuffed animals to listen. He does come tell me when they do not behave as well.

Laughs

I know I am so bad with postings now. I am sorry. Life is so crazy after I get out of school. After I pick up Wes, I go get the twins. They are usually ready to eat within an hour of picking them up, and things do not stop until 10 or so.

All three of the boys are doing great. Alex and Aiden are smiling all of the time. They are even letting out loud laughs. It is wonderful!!!

Here are some pictures from over the past couple of weeks.

Wesley's 3rd Birthday

Wes made 3 on Oct 20 and last Saturday we had his party. We decided to make it a Halloween party and he had a blast.
He had a space walk, hay ride, face painting, and games. It seemed like a carnival, but he had so much fun. I wanted to make it a special day for just him since he gets pushed aside sometimes with his new brothers. It sure was special.

Discovery Toys

This weekend was a busy, but quiet one. On Sunday, Bonnie with Discovery Toys came over with her little girl to show many of their toys. Wes fell in love as did I.

I did sign up to be a consultant, but not really because I wanted to sell at first. The consultant's package has toys for both Wesley and the boys, and it is much cheaper to buy them in the package that comes with a bag to store them, than to buy them separate. I can never buy another thing, or I can buy just for me(never sell) and get the discount. She said she does have people that just buy the set. For example, a grandmother who bought it for her grandchildren to keep at her own house. Lots of toys and a bag to store them.

So, I guess I will try to do a couple of parties with Christmas coming up, but not pushing it too hard. We will see how it all goes.

I do have a web site-- www.discoverytoyslink.com/tammytemplet.

I will have my GRAND OPENING Sun Oct 29 at 2 pm. Everyone is invited (parents, siblings, kids, etc). I think this will be something fun!

More from Extravaganza

Kids Extravaganza

Daniel and I took Wesley to the Kids Extravaganza at the Civic Center today. As you can tell he had a wonderful time in the petting zoo and riding the horses.

Playing Outside

First Smiles

We were able to catch Aiden during the week showing off his smiles. Hopefully we can catch Alex soon.

First Cold

Alex had his first little cold this week. I guess he was destined to get it since it went through both me and Daniel and now Wesley has it too. Aiden was the only lucky one. He is doing fine now.

I was sent back to ER Monday night/Tuesday morning with another migraine. We are still trying to find the medicine that will work for me. I am hoping it will be soon because I am trying to start working again in a week.

2 month appointment

Alex and Aiden had their 2 month appointment yesterday.

Alex:

• 10 pounds 2 ounces and 20 inches long
• We will need to watch carefully for ear and sinus infections because of his bad case of reflux. He has constant conjestion and possibly aspirates because of the reflux.
• Has just begun smiling and can track with his eyes pretty well. All on track for "5 week old" This is his adjusted age when looking at developmental growth.
• Continue on oatmeal thickened formula and Prevacid. We will start spoon feedings about 3 1/2 months. He already takes the cereal in a bottle and the thicker spoon feedings will help with the reflux also.
• Received 2 month shots. Slept much of the day. They put both boys on Tylenol for 24 hours to prevent fever and other possible side effects.

Aiden:

• 10 pounds 8 ounces and 20 1/2 inches long.
• Is smiling and tracks well. Doing wonderful developmentally. Still a little ahead of Alex.
• Medicine and cereal same as Alex
• Ran fever from shots and rather cranky, but much better this morning.

We go back in November for their 4 month and will also do Wesley's 3 year check up at the same time.

Going to School

Because our babysitter only had held one spot for us (before we knew we were having twins), we decided to move Wes to a new place. This will let the twins be together at a babysitter, and Wes can start a preschool program at the day care.

He has been so excited about starting school. Yesterday was his first day. He wanted to "dress nice" like he does for church. It was so cute!!! HE also had to go show his babysitter when I brought the twins there. Then he had to show his granny and MawMaw Maggie. He was really excited.

He had a wonderful time. The teacher said he fit in perfectly. He would not stop talking about it when he got in the car, but he did also say that he needed to go rest. I guess it is a lot more activity than he was having before. He was definately worn out last night.

He told us about the songs they sang, what they ate, the games they played, and how they painted a picture. He did not tell me what he painted only that it was orange and green. He also kept saying he made plenty of new friends. As tired as he was, Wesley did nave enough energy to go jumping on his trampoline as he does every afternoon. Thanks Kelci and Nanna!!!

How they've grown

Wes, Alex, and Aiden on 7/26 (3 days old) and at 8 weeks

8 Weeks Already

They boys turned 8 weeks as of Sunday. I cannot
believe how fast this time has flown. Everyone I have met with twins says that 4 months is the magical time where everything clicks and becomes a little easier. We are half way there. It has already become much better with their new medicine and formula.

The boys are sleeping 4-5 hour stretches as night. During the day, they stay awake a lot more often. Aiden will stay awake for 1-2 hours after each bottle. He is starting to smile as we talk to him also. Alex is still sleeping a little more than this, but he is also starting to smile. Of course, they have only done it for us or my parents. They do not like to show off much I guess.

GO LSU!!

The boys are all ready for the LSU game this afternoon. Alex and Aiden surprised their dad with their new LSU gear for this game! Parrain Kirby and Nanny Heidi will like the "future tailgaters" shirts.

The boys are doing better with their reflux. I am on new medicine for the migraines and will be going to a neurologist for a more intensive check.

Camping

Saturday we went to see PawPaw's new hunting camp. Wesley had so much fun riding through the woods on the 4 wheelers, fishing, and playing. It was too funny (and cute as can be) how he wanted to stay with the men as they were setting up the deer stands and fixing the tractors. He is definately turning into a little boy and no longer just a toddler. OH, and his dad had just as much fun as he did.

The babies had plenty of hands to hold them, so they enjoyed themselves also. It definately be lots of fun in a few months when they are able to interact and play a little more.

Wesley fell asleep on a box as he was watching his PawPaw work on the tractor. He was completely worn out from working so hard.




Wesley and Aunt Gerry's fish -- let's try for a little bigger next time.