I know I shouldn't use them - and every time I run out, I go another 6 months or so before buying more. It's like an addiction, especially after showering and I just feel the need to dry out my ears really well. I probably have hearing problems because of wax buildup from forcing it further into my ear from using cotton swabs. But no matter how much I tell myself it's bad, it feels so good.
On a less disgusting note, I have decided to attempt to blog for 15 minutes each day, to try and record some of my thoughts and also any accomplishments or other fun stuff I'd like to remember about the boys' day.
Dario has learned how to drink really well from a cup. When I put just a very small amount of water into his cup (a regular, plastic drinking cup, not a sippy cup) and hand it to him, he will put it up to his mouth, drink, drink, drink, until it's all gone, swallow it, and then play with the cup.
The boys love to chase each other around the living room, laughing the whole time. They also love to steal toys from one another, pull each other down from a standing position, stand on top of one another or crawl over one another to get to where they want to go, wanton disregard for each other's presence or safety. I try as much as possible to let them work things out for themselves and intervene when somebody's safety is at stake. Regardless of all of these types of interactions, I am so glad that they have each other. I think that their relationship will make them stronger people, in the end.
We have been watching a show on TLC called "Jon & Kate + 8" about a family that did infertility treatments, had a set of twins, and tried one more time for another, and ended up with sextuplets! It is a great show for us because it makes me feel like less of a freak as a mother of twins. And, it's a really funny show. They have been doing this show since the sextuplets were babies, apparently. They're now 3, and the twins are 5 or 6 I think. If you want to feel really humbled as a mother, you need to watch this show.
We left the boys with a babysitter on Saturday night for the first time. We have gone out before and had their grandma watch them, but never a non-family member. We went to a good friend's wedding, and it was totally worth it. I am so glad we got a sitter instead of trying to bring them along with us. I didn't really know anybody at the wedding except for the groom and one other friend of Timo's, but we met some people at our table I got to talking with, and the best thing for me about the night was that my kids weren't the center of conversation. It just felt really good to have a conversation that wasn't about kids, questions about twins, etc. I feel like when we are out together, I am just the nice lady driving around the star attraction. It doesn't seem like anybody ever wants to talk to me anymore, or if they do it's just questions about the boys. Don't get me wrong, I love my kids and I love sharing about them, but I don't think I realized how much I needed to be more than their mommy until I got to spend 3 hours with adults who don't have kids yet.
I'm starting work on November 5th at the local hospital in a per-diem position. I'll be working 3 days a week for about a month for training, and then I will pick up shifts on an as-needed basis. It's a great situation for us because that way I can bring in some money but not have to work all the time, or anytime that I don't want to. I'll be working evenings 3pm-11:30pm so we'll be using a babysitter from 2pm-6pm on weekdays that I work. We have been trying to sleep train the boys to make it easier on Timo to put them to bed by themselves. I am still nursing them so that might make things more difficult at bedtime with me away. But I am excited to be going back to work, knowing that it can be as little as one shift a week, or less, if I choose (after training is complete). I am excited about the chance to have some "adult" time and keeping up in my profession, while still having most of my time with my boys (this includes hubby).
Well, it's been way more than 15 minutes and I ought to go to bed. I hope there are still a few of you out there who haven't given up that I would update my blog. I hope you are all doing well, and I'll try to read your postings soon.
P.S. The boys 1st Birthday is coming up (Nov 4th). I'll post about that tomorrow.
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oh my, that's right! it is their 1st birthday already! goodness, how time flies, huh?
it sounds like so much fun to have a sibling to grow up with and to share all your milestones with. i'm sure it's sooo much work for the parents, but it must be such a treat for the twins.
and yes, i'm still around and haven't given up on you. ;) and look forward to reading more.
and i'm glad to hear about the job situation. i've thought about it too many times, but i've postponed it until N is at least a year old too. we'll see how things turn out after that point. hope the transition is smooth for everyone.
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