A Fantastic Weekend

It was a surprise to all of us that it was a 3-day weekend.  Bonus!  It is so special to have David here with us.  He takes all of the stress away and brings so much joy to the babies.  They just light up when he walks in the room.  When he's here, things almost feel normal.

On Saturday - I got a long awaited and much needed nap.  I felt like a new person.  Saturday night, I had fantastic help while David and Chloe went to Chinese New Year.  Chandler had the unfortunate duty (or doody) of staying with me and helping with the babies.  He was awesome.  He rocked, fed and changed both of the babies - all well humoring me and watching my crappy girl shows on TV.  It was a great night and the babies love their big brother.

 On Sunday, I got out and went shopping.  I realized the babies didn't have very many size 6 Carter's clothes (3-6 mo).  I went in and cleaned them out.  It was so much fun.  It's like playing dress up with dolls - only a lot more expensive.  Hey - you only live once and it brings me joy.  We also picked up the canvas photos we ordered from our photo session.  Finally, we have something on our walls!

The best part of Sunday came when Jeff and Marii said they were coming over and they were taking Nittany for a hike!  It was so great to see her get out and be a dog.  The babies definitely know Marii and are super comfortable with her.

Ok, I lied - the best part of Sunday came when the babies slept from 9 pm to 1 am and 1:30 - 5:30.  It was unreal.  I hope it was not a fluke and we get more nights like that!

On Monday, we started off with baths- then the big tragedy of the day.  I had to cut the babies' nails.  With only 4 fingers done, I managed to take off the top of baby boy's thumb.  It bled forever.  I had to throw out a bib.  Of course we don't have any band-aids that are baby sized (my fault - David told me to get a variety pack!).  I felt so badly.  I can't believe I hurt him.  So now, he has a second hand with super long nails and I haven't even attempted to cut baby girl's nails.

We also had the most amazing visitors/helpers come over.  A former student whom I had in 2nd and 3rd grade and her family stopped by.  They rocked, fed and changed the babies.  It was so much help and it was cool to listen to her read the babies a story.  When I first met her, she was still learning to read!  It was also great to see her brother get over his fear of Nittany.  When they first came in, Nittany almost took him down and left a big scratch on his back.  By the time they left he was getting her to do tricks.