One.. Two... Three...

Abby enjoys bread. To her it is not only a snack... but a great medium for creativity. At least that is what I told myself after she demolished an entire loaf that she had snatched from the counter-top. I'm not sure why Tom and I both assumed that when we saw her eating a piece, that she would stop at one. When we turned around she had the entire loaf sprinkled around the house like Hansel and Gretel. At least someone invented a vacuum, it must have been the mother of a toddler.

Coffee is brewing and I'm feeding Kara. Tom is sitting with Abby watching Dinosaur Train. Abby's consumption of the formula has dropped significantly. Yesterday I don't think she finished a bottle. I'm not sure if her stomach is a little off or she just doesn't want it anymore. She did drink out of her sippy cup so at least she was drinking fluids. We are having streaking difficulties with this one too. Yesterday, everytime I would go in to change a baby or make lunch etc etc... I would see her streak like a bolt of very naked baby. It's January here, if we're lucky it's 30 degrees outside. The biggest challenge has been her naps. Twice lately we have gotten her up from her nap to find her naked from the waist down... no diaper and the bedding ends up in the wash. Usually then she is cold, wet and naked. Not a great start to our afternoon! I put a onesie on her yesterday afternoon and this seemed to work. Hopefully it will again today.

I haven't written a few days, things have been a little stressful around here. Kiley & Kara's reflux issues seem to be getting worse. I've been debating calling the doctors about it but so far haven't. They have their 2 month check up on Monday (I think) so I'll probably try and bring it up then. Kara will drink and arch her back and cry and then get back on, then get off, on, off, on, off... it's frustrating. Both girls are throwing up, projectile vomiting everywhere. Spitting up I can deal with, the constant puking where they are soaked, I'm soaked and the crib sheets or our bed sheets are soaked, that gets a little more frustrating. Then of course they are both angry because the milk has shot out their noses. It always surprises me that after puking like that the first thing they want to do is get back on and drink... something I'm not thrilled about.

With Abby I used a homeopathic med called Colic Calm, it helped more than the drugs did for Abby. I've been using it on Kiley & Kara with moderate success. The first night I got 4 hours of sleep in a row (amazing!) so I was excited to try it again. The next night they puked... several times after drinking it. So it didn't really help their tummies. I'm also wondering if the rashes that are covering their faces and that flare up once in awhile are eczema. I guess we'll find out more later.

They are both getting more and more alert. It is fun to see them look up at you and give you a baby smile that melts your heart. Every once in awhile we catch them cooing back and forth to one another. (I love this picture of them both passed out on our bed after I finally got them back to sleep)

My college friend is staying over with us for a few days. Abby enjoys hanging all over her. We might go out for an hour or two as she wants to take me somewhere without the kiddos. My mom said that she would watch them for a little while. My classes are starting this week and I'm feeling overwhelmed with them. Hopefully once I adjust to the extra work it will get easier. One of my professors wants us to buy a textbook that is impossible to find. I've had two other people help me look but all that I can figure out is that the book is out of print.... what? How do you teach a college class with a book like that? (It's a wellness class)

So.... if you feel up to it, keep us in your prayers this week as I juggle everything.

Oh and Abby counted to 10 yesterday.... "One, Two, Three, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten!" Notice anything? :)