Today, Kaitlyn and Ava, you are one year old. God answered our prayers and allowed you to come into this world healthy at 34 weeks. You stayed in the NICU for 10 days and came home to us on Christmas Eve. You were your Mom and Dad’s favorite Christmas presents. Kaitlyn, you are our firstborn … Continue reading
Tagged with twins …
I’m a Mommy Sandwich
I’m a Mommy Sandwich. I have 2 one year old girls straddling each of my legs. Mouths are open like little birds chanting “ma-ma-ma” as they both bounce and push to get closer to Mommy. Oh-how-wonderful, and oh-how-sweet-it- is. Oh, am I ever going to get anything done? Separation Anxiety. Our Married With Twins family embarked … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving
One year ago today, I was 32 weeks pregnant, on bed rest, and praying that our twin girls would stay in the womb for just a few more weeks. Today I’m thankful for my wonderful husband Chris, and the fact that God blessed us with 2 healthy beautiful girls Kaitlyn and Ava. We are so … Continue reading
Baby Packing List, Can’t Leave Home Without It
Summer is over, and I’ve recovered from 2 road trips with twin babies. The first trip it took 6 hours to pack. The second trip took 2 hours. The difference? My baby packing list. The only way to get out of the house with 2 babies and appropriate paraphanliea is to have a list. Now … Continue reading
Save a Shirt, Eat Naked
Our twin girls are such messy eaters that I recently considered training our dog Miles to lick their high chairs clean. Ava refuses to wear a bib. As soon as we secure one upon her neck, she rips it off like a first grader opening his Christmas presents. To top it off, she swipes at … Continue reading
Ava is Thirsty
Our girls love water as much as otters do. Here’s a clip of the girls watching their dad clean the windows. Ava decides she’d like to have a taste. Cheers.
Practice Makes Perfect
Kaitlyn and Ava have discovered that they can reach the piano keys. So whenever their daddy is writing his blog, they gravitate towards the room and eventually find their way to the piano. Kaitlyn is usually the first to make it the piano. Ava giggles as she hits the keys. Chris takes a break from … Continue reading
WubbaNubs, Must Have For Babies
WubbaNubs are little stuffed animals with a pacifier attached to it. Perfect for tiny fingers grasping in the middle of the night for her beloved pacie. Get one, get two. Our girls love their WubbaNubs. They come in all sorts of animals and colors – bears, tigers, monkeys, giraffes, kittens. Pros: Easy for baby to find … Continue reading
The Frugal Parent, No Cable = No Football
Conundrum: How do we watch football when we cut cable to save cash as new parents? Our Answer: We’ll just stick to the games on public TV. Our Reality: Saturday, Chris and I sat on the couch to watch the publicly broadcasted Kentucky-Florida game. I’d rather be watching Ole Miss, and Chris would rather be … Continue reading
Family Photos: The Schop Girls’ Favorite Spot
Kaitlyn and Ava’s new favorite spot in our house is the backyard window in our dining room. They have learned to use the ledge to pull themselves to a standing position. Here are candids from this weekend. Kaitlyn laughs with me as Ava looks out to the backyard. Ava watching flowers. Yesterday’s play time. Kaitlyn … Continue reading
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