Freddy and I had a playdate!

Last week, Freddy and I had friends over to play with. Kristel and Ethan came up! It was so good to see them. It has been forever. Freddy and I were very excited to see our friends. We got the house all cleaned and ready for them, and planned a nice dinner.

When they got here, Freddy was upstairs getting changed. Kristel and I went into the corral with Ethan so that Harley didn't pounce all over him. I can't believe how much Ethan has grown...and how much he looks like Adam. When I say this, I don't mean that I can see that he is going to grow up to look like his Daddy...I mean he looks EXACTLY like Adam! He flirts just like his Daddy too!!

Dennis brought Freddy downstairs, and boy did he get excited!! I think that he was amazed that there was another baby in his play area!! He just stood in front of Ethan, laughed, and shook with delight! Then he poked Ethan's eyes! Oh, and he tried to eat his hair. Next he almost knocked Ethan over trying to use him to stand up. Lastly, when he was walking he stepped on his leg. Good thing Ethan didn't mind!!! Don't worry Ethan, I have two more coming and you can pick and poke at them.

Actually Freddy was really good with Ethan, he is just curious, and doesn't understand "nice" and "hurt." And he never actually hurt Ethan, it was all very cute.

Ethan is doing really good. He is clapping, sitting up, rolling all over the place (but only in one direction and gets really mad when he gets stuck), and saying "mama," "dada," and "baba." All the important things!

Kristel and I were able to catch up as well, with is nice...and promised not to let is go this long between visits! Next month Ethan is getting baptised, so it will be fun for them to get together again!

Below are some pictures of the play date!

WHAT A MESS!!!!

Oh my goodness...Dennis and I have a project on our hands! Yesterday we cleared out our office...which is now Freddy's Room (or at least will be in the next couple of weeks). Basically we had to get everything out of the room to make room for all the furniture that we are getting for him.

Melissa offered us her Dresser and Desk that she had growing up (it was also Mom's). She also is giving us storage cubes that we are going to use to organize his closet (they are the same that are in the nursery if you have seen them). We also bought a toddler bed off of craigslist for him that is already in the room. Well, since Melissa is trying to get her apt cleaned out so that she can move, we are getting all her furniture next weekend, so we had to have the room ready.

So we made plans on what pieces will go where and what we are going to get rid of. Yesterday morning Kelly came over to help me clear the room of the stuff, then Jeremy helped Dennis move all the furniture. What did we do with it all you ask...ITS ALL IN THE HALLWAY AND OUR ROOM!!!

On top of that, we found a really great deal on craigslist for a crib and changing table. Mom and Dad had offered to buy that for us as a shower gift, so we jumped at the chance! The only thing, they wanted us to get it yesterday. So in the middle of all that, we went to Saratoga to buy THAT furniture, and then bring it to our existing messy home! Needless to say, I didn't sleep well last night!

So, I woke up this morning and just started to tackle the mess. Freddy is wonderful in the morning, and is very content to play in his corral and watch Mickey Mouse. So I had about 1 hour to get stuff done, plus a little extra before Dennis went to work. This morning, I finished up my craft corner. We have a landing behind the stairs that we use for Macy's area. Well i put my desk and craft cabinet back there. Along with a bookshelf that is holding the stuff from our computer desk. The suitcases are either under our bed or in the closet. Our coats miraculously fit in the closet (after I got rid of 5!!). I have a pile for the salvation army, and a bag full of garbage. After and hour of work this morning, I feel a lot better about the situation!

We still have to go through the stuff in the hallway, but most of that are Dennis's books. I am not sure what he wanted to keep and what he wanted to get rid of. Other than that, we just have to make a trip to the salvation army next weekend for the two pieces of furniture and bags of stuff!

Now, the fun begins! Next weekend when Freddy's furniture gets here, I will be able to set up his big-boy room!! Then I can tackle the nursery and get that all ready for the twins! I am hoping to have EVERYTHING done by the end of September. I know that gives me a month, but its going to be a lot of work! Plus, while I am doing that, Dennis gets to take care of the garage...I DEFINITELY got the better part of the bargain!! I will update with pictures as things get done!

I wanted to be sure to put pictures of my flowers up! I have never been good with plants, but this year it seems I have found very hearty plants that can withstand even me!!
It started with a bucked and sunflower seeds that Melissa gave me for my birthday. Though I planted too many seeds, had bird seed fall into and therefore had birds eat out of the bucket, and over watered...I have a flower!!! With at least one more prospect!
After I planted those, I thought that I should try to have another plant. So I went to walmart and got this purple flowered hanging basket...it was on sale for $10, how could I go wrong? I have had it hanging on my front porch all summer and it still has flowers!

After that, I got brave. I had some extra money from a wedding that I designed jewelry for, so I went to Kmart (I figured I wouldn't spend that much money there, therefor I wouldn't get upset if they all died). I got two beautiful Hibiscus trees/plants for the front of the house, a hanging green thing and a red flowering thing (as you can tell, I really know what I am doing) for the back, and another really nice green leafy thing for the front porch! I also got a bird feeder (which is usually empty from my pig birds) and a nice metal standing hanger for out back!!


All and all, I am very proud of myself and my plants. Now if i can get them to last through the fall and winter, it will be a miracle!!

What a day!!

Well, Freddy and I had quite a day yesterday! It started out with having to get up a bit early to go over to Mim and Pip's house. They were going to watch Freddy while I went to Latham for an ultrasound. Freddy was very happy to see that Mim and Pip got baby gates so that he could roam all around! He had a great time playing.

At my appointment, the twins were doing great. Their heart rates were both right around 140bpm and they each weigh 1lb 2oz. The technician told me that was a little big, but nothing to be concerned with. YEAH RIGHT! I'm the one carrying them. Tomorrow I see Dr Ted, so I will ask him. Also during the ultrasound, Dr Dexter came in to check their hearts to see that they were functioning properly, and they were doing great!! Here are some of the ultrasound pictures!

This is Liam Patrick. He is labeled TWIN A since he is sitting closest to my cervix.

Just for verification, Liam is still Liam!

Here is Rory Jacob. He is TWIN B, and is laying pretty much right on top of Liam!

And again, for verification Rory is still Rory!

When I got back to my parents, Freddy was out walking with Pip. Apparently Pip got mad that Mim didn't take Freddy to see the construction trucks! So Pip took him for a second walk so that Freddy didn't miss out. When they got back, we played in the house until it was time for lunch and a nap. Freddy did great taking a 2 and 1/2 to a 3 hour nap! And boy did we have fun when he woke up!

Freddy had his yogurt and crackers on the deck with me and Mim. Then he wanted to play in the grass so we went over near where Pip was working on the new shed. Now, I haven't updated you too much on Freddy's walking. But, he is doing great! He is discovering that he can get places quicker if he walks, so he is doing it a LOT more! Especially when he is outside! He was having some trouble with the hills at Mim and Pip's however! He would start walking and then he would stumble down the hill. But all in all he did great! He even helped Pip build the shed!

When he was bored with that, Mim and I took him out front to play. Of course he loved the little pond and fountain that they have out front. So no matter what he went over t it. I put his feet in it, thinking that would keep him away since he hasn't liked the pool, but that didn't stop him. He even fell in (one leg up to his knee cause I was holding him) and thought that it was funny! Needless to say he scared the little froggy that was sunbathing, but the frog just jumped in the water to protect himself from the Freddy-Monster!

Freddy walking in Mim and Pip's back yard! He is very proud of himself!!

Pip's little helper! (I remember when I was his little helper!!)

Freddy playing in the pond, before he scared the froggy. If you look closely at the bottom right of the pond you will see a little frog in the sunshine!

Freddy and I had to stop at the store on the way home, so we gave hugs and kisses to Mim and Pip and thanked them for a great day! We got home the same time as Daddy, and much to our surprise, Freddy had a package on the porch!! It was from Mim and Pip!! They ordered cloth diapers for Freddy! This is what the card said:

"Freddy J, Mim and Pip want you to be just like your brothers! Only the best for our boy!

Love ya, Mim and Pip."

Dennis and I were very happy with the surprise! Now we can test them out and get good at them before we have the twins! Also, we are going to save about $40 a month on Freddy's diapers alone! Plus, they are really cute!

These are the diaper covers that Freddy got! My favorite is the one in the front with the frogs on them! I think that they will be perfect for visiting Mim and Pip's pond!!

Just when we thought we couldn't have a better day, it was a perfect night for a campfire! After Freddy went to sleep, Dennis and I joined Michelle, Nick, Kelly, and Jeremy for a campfire and some good laughs. What a day... :-)

What a great day!! And I forgot my camera...

Today was the 12th Annual Ferrauilo Day At The Track! My friend Michele organizes this great day once a year. She and her family and friends arrive at 6am to get tables and a great space. Then they proceed to put together an amazing spread of food. It is really a great way to spend a day at the track!

Well Dennis, Freddy, and I went today. We were very excited to see Michele and her family...we haven't seen them in a while. As well as Nell and her kids, and Nancy and Linda and their families! We also saw a few people from the VA who I haven't seen in a while.

The really great part was that there were going to be 3 other kids Freddy's age! Nancy's twins Patrick and Kari, and Mary-Jo's god-child Morgan (she came a little later). Freddy did great playing with them. He flirted with Kari, played ball with Patrick, but didn't interact too much with Morgan. He was in there about an hour with the twins and did great. I was so impressed. He did have a problem when the twins got a cracker and he didn't, but another cracker quickly solve that problem. At one point he crawled over to Kari and wanted to stand up, but in order to do so he grabbed onto the back of her skirt and pulled himself up!!! It was quite funny.

Dennis and I had a great time visiting with friends. We didn't bet since that means we wouldn't lose any money. But all in all, it was a great day! I am just REALLY mad that I forgot my camera!!! What kind of mom am I????

Official names...

Dennis and I finally came up with the names for the twins. We went back and forth a lot with these guys, but we are thrilled with what we came up with.

Liam Patrick (nickname Lee) and Rory Jacob (nickname RJ)!!!

Sorry for the short post, but I wanted to let you all know!!

Just a bunch of big kids!

I wanted to post this earlier this week, but today is the first day that I feel good!! I had some medical issues, not pregnancy related, that I had to take care of...trust me, you don't want the details. BUT, I am 150% better!!

Friday night Dennis and I went over to Kelly and Jeremy's place (they are our neighbors)...ok, background: Dennis and I live in a townhouse. There are 4 townhouses in one building. Dennis and I live on the end. Kelly and Jeremy live next to us, and next to them are Michelle and Nick. Kelly and Jeremy moved in shortly after us, but Michelle and Nick just moved in a couple of months ago. Its great, because we are all the same age and get along great! We couldn't have asked for a better situation!

OK, back to the story. As I was saying, we all went over to Kelly and Jeremy's place to have our very own Wii Olympics!! Yes, instead of watching the opening ceremonies like the rest of the world, we pretended to be athletes. Complete with matching shirts that I made!! Only Kelly and Jeremy have played the Wii before, so it was a new and strange concept to the rest of us, but either way we all looked like fools!! We swan, ran, did the trampoline, hurdles, shot put, and I am sure more!! I couldn't believe how sore I was after playing!! After a while we decided to take a break and play Guitar Hero. Again, we looked like fools, but oh did we have fun!! Dennis left a bit after ten to relieve his parents who were watching Freddy for us. Michelle came home from work, and we immediately went back to the Olympics, because there was no way she was going to get out of it! Such fun!

By the end of the night, it was concluded that we all wanted a Wii and guitar hero!!! It was great to be a kid again...can't wait till the next time!!!

Everyone getting ready to swim!

Dennis and Nick "Swimming!"

Kelly and Jeremy "swimming." Is it me or does Kelly look like she is about to KILL Jeremy?!?!

The official Olympic footage

Kelly and Jeremy playing Guitar Hero, while Charlie poses for the camera!

Good times had by all...but now I have to get my hands ona Wii!!! haha Christmas maybe? Mom?? :)

Well, I should have written last week, that way it could have been two shorter posts...instead, I am writing a long one!

After my doctors appt last week, I was extremely happy. Dr Ted took me off of bed rest as long as I promised to take it easy (really take it easy, not my version of it) and take two 1-hour naps (at least lay there doing nothing) twice a day. He also said that of COURSE I could pick Freddy up! I couldn't be happier! I was also given permision to go camping, only because I would be with my family. The only thing that didn't go my way was work. I am completely done until the babies are born. Though I am so happy that the babies are doing great, I am still worried. It was a real wake-up call after talking to Dr Ted. I guess even though I knew that there could be problems, I figured that things would be running smooth. I have been pretty bummed about everything since it happened, and I hope that I can come out of my slump.

Camping this weekend was GREAT. Freddy is offically a camper! He did so good, we were so pround of him. Though he was fussy in the car (I was too), he was wonderful at camp. He slept all night, took his naps, at well, played, and for the most part was a happy little boy! Well with the exception of when I took him in the pool. He still isn't a water baby. Two very big milestones occured this weekend though. First, Freddy said Ma Ma!!! I cried...wich wasn't good beause I was driving! He likes to joke about it though. He says it sporatically, but when you ask him to say "mama", he says "dada" and laughs! Second, Freddy walked!! He took 5-6 steps, and then did it again and again. He only takes a few steps and then gets down to crawl, but he can do it!!

Dennis and I had a good time as well. I was so happy to see Aunt Ro, Uncle Eric, and Katie! It's been since we went out there in January! Dennis got a chance to go kayaking...and really had a wonderful time. Though he wont admit that he is sore! lol Overall, it really was a great weekend.

We got home yesterday and spent the afternoon unpacking, cleaning, and resting up. Dennis had to go into work last night for a function that they participate in every year. I spent the evening with his parents and sister so that they could see Freddy.

This morning I had to take Freddy to the doctors. He is doing great. 29 3/4 inches, 21.5 lbs. He is staying right on his curve! The Dr suggested that we take away one of his milk bottles. He thinks that he may eat a bit better if we do that. Even though he is eating good, he can be pretty picky, and then he will only take his milk. Anyways...we will see how that goes!

As for me, I had to call my doctor today because I had a bit of spotting this morning. They told me to rest and drink a lot of water for the evening and night. I already am going in tomorrow morning, so they said that unless i have more spotting or cramping to keep my appointment and we will take it from there. I just hope that Dr Ted doesn't put me on bedrest again.

Since we are really poor because I am out of work, we are having Mac and Cheese for dinner...guess I better hop to it!