My Two Twins

Ken and I have been talking about how weird we feel to think about the fact that we have a daughter. Ken said it the other night, and I completely agree. In our discussion, I reminded him that we feel that way for one reason... Because our daughter looks JUST LIKE our son did when he was this age. And when we look down at her, we don't see another person, we see our son, all over again. I've been trying to go through the photos that we have of both and see if I can find some that explain where I'm coming from. But unfortunately, at only nearly 6 weeks old, our daughter is falling into that phenominon that every 2nd child falls into, I don't have as many photos of her at each stage as I do of Finnegan... so bear with me. :)

Finnegan at 6 weeks:



Penelope at almost 6 weeks (taken on 10/31/09 - almost identical setting) :)

Finnegan - 10/31/07


Penelope 10/31/09

I've really been thinking about posting all week long, and just haven't. Each time I sit down to write, I can't. Sort of like writers block, but I've been thinking about what I want to say all day long. I have the same problem with emails lately... I want to be chatty, and just can't be. I think part of it is just that I'm still tired. :)

Anywho - Penelope finally broke the 3 hour sleep cycle at night... two nights in a row this week, she slept for 4.5 hours. Oh, what a blessing it was! She went for her 1 month appt and is 8lbs 6oz and 21.75 inches long. So she's gained 2lbs and 2.5 inches in one month!! HOLY MOLY!! Please keep her in your prayers a we go to the plastic surgeon on Monday for our first consult. I'll let you know how it goes...

So, before I go to bed, I'll share a sweet story about Finnegan... Yesterday, we were sitting at the dinner table eating our dinner and Ken and I were talking about Ken's day, unknowingly not paying attention to Finnegan, until we heard him say, "Dear Jesus (then a series of unrecognizable sounds - ba, na, do, ta, ci etc) Amen." How precious it is to hear the prayers of your child!!

Four Weeks Old!!

Can you believe that Penelope is 4 weeks old?? I can hardly believe it myself! And in her first four weeks of life, she's found that she has a super big brother! Finnegan is such a loving little guy. He loves to help Penelope when her diaper needs to be changed or when she needs a paci. He carries his stool all around the house following mommy and Penelope because he wants to be up, seeing what mommy is seeing and helping when he can. He's even begun to share his toys a bit! He loves to hold her, and even helps give her a bottle from time to time. Although, just as any 2 year old needs, he forgets to be a bit gentle sometime :)

Here are a few photos of them from this week...




Here are the cowardly lion and Dorothy... they're off to see the Wizard!!

My New Best Friends??

With the breakout of reality TV and all of the "celebrities" who have taken on the reality tv industry to create their own shows, I've found several celebrities that I'd love to be friends with. Not because they are rich, but because I love the personalities of these people and love that they are real, creative, and people who are full of life.

I'd love to be real friends with Justin Timberlake. Ok, so he doesn't have a reality show, but he's been on SNL several times and I just think he is so creative. However, I have to admit that I've never really listened to his music, i think he's a natural at improv and think that he could do well week after week on that show. Just love his work on SNL.

I would also LOVE to be neighbors to Rev Run and his family and all the antics that go on in that house. I think the Rev is such a fun character and love the way that he runs his family. Although his family is very entitled due to the amount of money that they have - they still have some sense of values and teach their kids how to be real people.

I watched a program on E! this week about Beyonce. I think I could be her friend. She's such a real person who is creative and dedicated to her values and family. I love the secretive life that she lives and how she's been able to keep a private life separated from the spot light.

Tori Spelling is a real person. She was born with entitlement but no longer lives that life. I love that she's a real mom (well, sort of - other than having a nanny for the first year of her kids lives) and struggles with the real things that working moms deal with.

Rob and Big... Ok, so I know that me being friends with Rob and Big (or Rev Run and crew) is a bit of a stretch. I have nothing in common with the rap community, or the skating community for that matter to have anything in common with these guys. But they are hysterical. Ken and I love watching their show and love seeing them do the crazy things that they do. Similar to how I used to feel when watching American Choppers, I sit back and watch these guys, who have tons of money, do what ever they want with the stuff that they have... not bothering anyone else, but taking life by the horns and making it their own. They do some pretty crazy things... but they are super funny (without hurting anyone or getting into legal trouble).

Day One...

Day One and everyone is still alive :) Well, today was my first day alone with two kids, and it wasn't too bad. Granted, we barrocaded ourselves in our suburban home for the day, rather than venturing out into uncharted territory. But the statement is still true - everyone is still alive!

We started our day of with a good nights sleep. Penelope took her first stint at 4 hours sleep, which pleased mommy. Then, she went back too sleep without much fuss (and yes she does choose that 4am feeding to be the one that she doesn't want to go back to sleep after). And we all (Daddy included) slept in until 9am today. Finnegan seemed to be up, but playing quietly in his room. I was able to get a shower, and dressed before Ken left for work, which I believe is the goal to be had on a daily basis for a successful day (at least in the beginning). I got Finnegan his breakfast and preapared for the day before Penelope needed to be up and fed. And it was only about 2 hours after I'd woken that I'd realized that the shirt that I had on was on inside out!! Leave it to me to pull this fashion mistake! Luckily, I wasn't planning on leaving the house! :)

Our day was pretty laid back... a few cartoons, and Imagination Movers. Some music and dancing, and then a friend stopped over for a little playing and adult conversation. Then it was nap time. Finnegan took a nice long nap while Mommy took care of Penelope. I was able to get about a 30 minute nap, after dinner was dropped off by a fellow MOPS mom. Then it was too tending to Penelope again before getting Finnegan up from his nap and receiving a call from Daddy saying he was on his way home.

Granted, I know all days aren't going to go this smooth but it always a nice reminder that things can go smooth without many bumps. :)

Photos from the last few weeks...

Here are some photos from the past few weeks. My parents were visiting for 2 weeks and my sister was here for a week. We had a nice visit as well as got some help around the house while learning to juggle two little ones...

Here is Ken being Super-Dad. Helping to entertain Finnegan while holding Penelope.

Mommy and Baby...


Brother and Sister -- laying together on Penelope's blanket made by Aunt Gayle.
Mana and Papa with the grand kids.
Aunt Beth with the kids.
Finnegan helps feed Penelope when he can. :)

So I haven't posted in a few days... And my posts will most likely be less often until I get the hang of this "mother of 2" thing and get caught up on my sleep! So, since I haven't posted in a while, here's what's been happening during the Morgan's Matinee performance!

• Mom and Dad left yesterday... It is always weird when they leave. I was reminded that since my parents left, I now had to be the adult again and couldn't just sit around and wait for someone to wait on me, as I did when I was a kid. "Oh wait, I'm the adult and have to do adult things again!" It's always sad when mom and dad leave, as we never know when the next time we will see them. That is probably the hardest part. And now having 2 kids, traveling will be more difficult.
  
• We have an appt with the plastic surgeon for Penelope's eye for early November. Although they won't be able to do anything until early December or later, we'll go and meet the doctor and see what he has to say about her eye. After making the appt, I went online and found the doctors website. This plastic surgeon that we'll be seeing worked in Beverly Hills for a while, and is a highly decorated surgeon. I'm interested in speaking with him about Penelope and her eye.
• I went out with my sister today with the kids. I'm not too sure how I will handle two kids while running errands on my own. I'm sure it will take lots of practice and mistakes. I'm so afraid that Finnegan will get hit by a car in a parking lot, or that I'll forget Penelope in the car because she's so quiet. Lots of changes, and I know I must take it one day and task at a time, until I get used to it all. The count down is on for me to do it on my own. Monday is my first day of my new job... doing it on my own!
• Penelope's newborn photos are in. If you're interested in seeing them, email me and I'll send you the information to view them.
• I'm feeling pretty good for the most part in terms of my recovery. I am pretty tired still, as Penelope is still sleeping a max of 3 hours at night. She's slept 4 hours a couple of mights, but she's not making as much strides in progress. Penelope is very much more cuddly than Finnegan was. She likes to sit with us just to sit with us. I've taken the aid of a hot water bottle on occasions to help her cope when she just wants to be held and I can't do it do to other obligations. Too bad this cuddly baby wasn't my first!! :)