Shaz by the Sea

If only I had a nickle for every time people asked me that question... It's hilarious because to me (and Jim), they look and act completely different. Don't get me wrong, I have confused them - but it is typically when I am calling them from the back or if they have a hat or hood on. For the most part, I know who is who, from their physique to their cries, their personalities and their adorable little voices. Last year around this time, I blogged about spending time with them individually . I loved re-reading that post. I have to be honest, I haven't been doing great at spending individual time with them, but I will refocus and make it a goal of mine. I think they are getting to an age where they really need it. Well, in honor of their last day of daycare today (ah!!), I am writing this emotional post for my two big boys, Conor and Caden. They started daycare on June 2, 2015. We had just moved home to MA from DC. We moved in with my parents in their 3BR cape cod sty...

Happy FRIDAY before a long weekend!!  Wooooo! Now that Cal is 7 weeks old, I wanted to write an update on our schedule - an update from this post which I wrote out my scheduling goal and where I wanted to be around this time.  Here is where we are at...h e is really doing great and I couldn't be happier. 7AM   Feed Cal 4-5oz and give C and C breakfast. 7:45    Diaper changes for all boys, playtime, and bring twins to daycare. 9:15    Cal 1st nap. 11:30  Wake Cal and feed 4-5oz. 12:00  Mom feeds C and C lunch (if/when they're home). 1PM  Cal 2nd nap. 3:00   Mom prepares dinner for C and C. 3:30   Feed Cal 4-5oz. 5:15   Cal shorter nap for less than 1 hour before bath and bedtime, boys eat dinner. 6:00   Feed Cal 3-4oz - cluster feeds begin. 7:00   Bath, PJs, books, and bedtime routine with C, C, and C. 7:30   Conor and Caden in bed, Shaz and Jim eat dinner, Cal hanging out, then quick catnap. 8-9P...

The boys second birthday is in just a few days...I can't believe it! When they turned one, it didn't hit me that hard at all - but there is something about their second birthday that is making me feel like they are really getting older. Maybe it's because they are really growing, interacting, talking, learning, and are FUN right now. I've seen huge growth even since January - they are doing so great. They listen better, and understand everything I'm saying. It makes it easier when I ask them "where are your shoes?!" And they come running over to me with them. WOW! Seriously, it's such a help. 0-6 Month Favs: First beach trip... First trip to the National Mall.. First Cape Cod trip... First of many, many, many walks together... First blaming each other moment... First Patriots game (on the TV...)... First wedding! First Red Sox gear. First hug! First modeling shoot with Miss Jackie! First ties...  First SNOW! First Thanksgiv...