Things I am loving

1.  Talking to my other mom friends during the day.  I love connecting to my mommy friends in this way.  I love the comradery that comes from being a new mom and everyone knowing how hard it is.  I love the words of encouragement that everyone gives telling you that you are doing a great job even though you feel like you are failing.  I love that they have all been through the exact same thing and tell you they can relate.  I love that tearful confessions (“I feel sleep while feeding my baby, I could have smushed him”) are answered with “We have all done that Carrie, cut yourself a break”.  My stories of how tired I am and how I feel like I am neglecting one baby when the other needs something are answered with reassuring words that both babies feel their mom’s love.  My confession that I am failing at being able to take care of my household chores, washing cloth diapers, washing bottles, taking care of twin babies and a husband and 4 animals so we hired someone to come for 12 hours a week were met with statement like “no sh*t Carrie, no one can do all that.”  Good for you for hiring someone”.  I think what I love the most are the genuine “You’re doing a great job” statements that comes out of my friends' mouths so easily.  I need to remember to say this to my friends in the future when they have a new little one.  It means so much, more than I could have imagined.

2.  Our snap n go stroller (Thanks Richie and Lois!).  This stroller is perfect for getting the babies to and from stores, as well as for going on morning walks in an effort to regain some fitness.  It is not that bulky and drives smoothly.  It folds and fits nicely in the wagon of our SUV.  Without this, I would barely be able to leave the house. (note the convent cup holder!)

3.   Moby carrier- I love this carrier for wear around the house or at friends’ houses.  Learning to wrap the fabric took only a few minutes and once you get the hang of it, it is very simple.  I love how snuggly the babies feels when you carry them in the holder.  Also, if I have to pick up the other baby at the same time, I can.  The only things I don’t like about this holder is that the tails of the material touch the floor when you wrap them around your body.  Other than that, it has been a huge help.  I look forward to using the other holds (side hold and outfacing) as the babies get older.  Do any of my friends back east use this holder?

4.Boba-  This carrier has been great for family hiking.  The number one feature of this carrier is that is has a built in sunshade, critical for Arizona outings.   The carrier is comfortable and sturdy.  I hope the babies still like it as they get bigger.

5. BumGenius math diapers- we have been cloth diapering our boys and the BunGenious brand of diapers have worked really well for us.  I love the all-in-ones because you do not have to stuff the pockets and they seem to absorb just as well.  The diapers come in cute colors.  In particular, I love these Einstein ones we have.  They have math all over them and they say "I'm a genius!"!

 

6.  Toy recognition.  It took awhile but my boys have finally started to respond to toys and they seem to have some favorites.  Brody in particular loves his wubbanub giraffe.  He likes to clench its neck and shove the legs into his mouth.  It makes me laugh when I find it positioned on his body after he falls asleep.  The other day Chris brought the giraffe into Brody and his eyes got big and his mouth parted and he did his happy dance.  It was so funny, I hope they keep these kinds of antics up for awhile. 

7.  Remembering how to use my self timer! Priceless.