The girls are rapidly approaching the one year mark and I THINK I'm STARTING to get the hang of this. Those who know me well are not surprised by the fact that I thrive on routine. I like schedules, predictability, and for things to generally occur in an orderly manner. Since the girls have arrived and rocked my world, I can't always rely on predictability or for things to occur in an orderly manner, but by golly, we've got schedules and routine! Here's a glimpse into the first two and a half hours of a "typical" day with L&J...
7:15am - Rise and Shine. Okay, so they may have woken up a bit earlier, but there's nothing wrong with giving them some together time to chat about their plans for the day, right?
7:30am - It's time for a morning bottle, but by 7:45am, IT'S PLAYTIME!
Jenna is trying to peek in her sister's crib to make sure she's awake.
Good morning, Jen Jen!
Hi Layla! She loves waving at you when she first wakes up.
Layla must touch the lamp when she gets out of bed.
7:30am - It's time for a morning bottle, but by 7:45am, IT'S PLAYTIME!
Little Layla is such a good player. She just loves her toys and could play and play forever!
Jenna, on the other hand, is more of an explorer. She rarely plays with toys. She, instead, opts for things that are the opposite of toys...like this gate.
See what I mean? Here's Layla workin' that rattle...
...and Jenna using that jumper in a not so safe way.
Here's Layla just as busy as a bee with her toys...
...and Jenna shaking the stool so it will make funny noises on the tile.
Here's Layla searching for a different toy to play with...
...and Jenna trying to open the box of wipes. (Yes, she got it open!)
Here's Layla reading about zoo animals...
...and Jenna seeing if she can pull that basket down to her level.
Okay, so maybe Layla doesn't always just play with toys!
Jenna...what are you looking for?
It's a TOY!!!! Good job, Jenna!!!!
8:45am - Breakfast
The girls play in their "cage" for a few minutes, while breakfast is being prepared.
Oh, how I'd love to know what they're chatting about.
Into the high chairs they go! I'm sure they're placing their bets on what will be served.
No pictures of the meal itself...things get a little too crazy for a photo session, but here's a sip of water to wash it all down.
9:00am - Now that the babies have been fed, it's time for Mr. Toby's meal. Yes, we have to all go in his room to keep him company while he eats. If you know Toby, you understand. The girls don't mind because it gives them a chance to enjoy their Jenny Jump Ups. The laundry room is one of the few places in the house with a doorway to hang the Jump Ups. The babies are happy, Toby is happy...all in all, this is one of our favorite times of day!
I swear she's usually happy.
Layla gets a kick out of watching Big Brother eat.
9:15am - Just a little more play time.
Jenna loves playing "Lime" with Toby.
Of course, Layla wants her turn too. Meanwhile, Jenna sneaks a sip from her sister's cup.
Toby is so lucky to have two sisters to play with him.
9:30am - Time to swing it out! This is my favorite part, mainly because it signifies that nap time is in the near future.
"Pink Thing" helps Layla relax.
So sleepy...I can see it in her eyes!
9:45am - NAP TIME! As soon as I see these two images on the monitor, I know I've got at least 1 hour (2 hours on a good day) until the fun begins again.
Ahh, just another day in paradise!
(I spared you the details of the 5 diaper changes that took place before naps.)
