It's almost midnight on Christmas...

and I'm still up with 2 fussy babies, so I figured I might as well post some pics and make myself useful since I can't sleep. This was possibly the best Christmas I've ever had. :)

So thankful!

I am totally looking forward to Christmas this year. Last year I was so incredibly depressed after the miscarriage that I actually dreaded the holidays. That is so unlike me. The holidays are my favorite time of year. This year I literally choke up when I hold the boys and look at my Christmas tree. What a difference a year makes. We get to spend this Christmas at our house with my parents, and Rod's dad (aka Big daddy) and sister are supposed to come up on Christmas eve to spend the afternoon and/or evening. What a wonderful day that will be with a house full of family and two perfect little boys. :) I just feel so thankful to have the family that I do. *Cheers*

Immunizations and total confusion

We had a check up today at the pediatricians office. All is well with the boys, and they have gained a whole pound in the last 2 weeks! Myles has a little irritation on his face, which could be because mom has been wiping his little sensitive face with baby wipes. *bashing head against wall.*

Immunizations-I hate that word because it means all kinds of confusing and controversial things to me. There is so much info out there, it's hard to sift through it and figure it all out. And as a first time mom, I want to make the best decision for my boys. Just like any other mother, all I want is for them to be safe and healthy. Luckily, my doc's office is being very patient with me as I agonize over how to handle this. At this point, I'm sticking with a delayed scheduled similar to the one Dr. Sears outlines in his book. The pediatrician's are clearly frustrated with me, but I continue to remind them that I (just like them), ultimately want my boys vaccinated, just on a little different schedule. At this point, I'm sticking to my guns. They are exclusively getting breast milk and they are not in daycare, so that's a plus. So today they got one shot, and I was sent home to "google" a new 5 in 1 vaccine called pentacil, and told to come back in one week with a decision. At this point, I'm not comfortable with it, and I'm doubting I'll change my mind. Off to do some more research.

Mini Santa's!

If anyone ever reads this thing, you may have noticed that I haven't been posting actual words lately. That's because I'm so exhausted I'm afraid I won't make any sense if I try to write actual words. The boys are doing so well and becoming little porkers, but they're also double teaming their mommy at night time. Especially the nights that daddy works. This makes for a mother who is a walking zombie with bad hair and coffee breath. But as you can see, the lack of sleep has not affected my ability to use a camera. :) Today they are dressed like little Christmas candy canes. If I can keep my eyes open long enough to find the camera, pictures will follow. :)