10 Months Old!

It feels like I just wrote their 9 month update and now Tyler and Max are already 10 months old! These little stinkers are doing great and keeping us on our toes. Even though they are surrounded by toys all day, they are mostly interested in everything they aren't supposed to play with... cell phones, remotes, shoes, wipes, my hair. If something new shows up in their line of vision, they go after it, no matter what it is! Here are some other fun facts about the boys:

* They got their monthly Synagis shot (for RSV) on Monday and had a weigh-in. They are both up about a pound from last month - Tyler is 16 lbs 5 oz and Max is 16 lbs 9 oz. No wonder my back hurts all day, every day!

* Both of Max's front bottom teeth are pretty much in and Tyler is working on his second.

* Their eyes are now hazel - just like Mom and Dad

* They are still sleeping well and go to bed at 6:30 or 7pm every night and sleep a straight 11-12 hours. Most of the time they fall right asleep without a sound after their last bottle (after getting in a good snuggle position, of course) but sometimes one will cry for a while. It's strange because it is usually only one of them crying at a time - rarely both. Maybe one is always taking care of the other? (or maybe it's just a random coincidence). Oh, and they are so used to each other that one will totally sleep through the other's cries.

* They eat 4-5 bottles a day, fruit with oatmeal for breakfast and a vegetable for dinner. Oh and for anyone who is interested in making your own baby food, check out this website: www.wholesomebabyfood.com

* Both boys suck their left thumb when they are tired or hungry (Tyler especially). Looks like they may take after their left-handed dad.

Earlier this week after a long and tiring day (including a walk with a friend where I had to carry Max while pushing Tyler in the double stroller because someone wouldn't stop crying unless he was held), I called my sister. I told her that nothing will ever be as hard as having two preemies on oxygen and apnea monitors, but I think these two are going to give us a run for our money forever! Luckily, for every tiring and stressful aspect of having twins, there are ten wonderful things that completely make up for it. See the very last picture to see what I mean.

10 months old! Tyler on left, Max on right. Click here to see previous monthly pictures.

In front of the Christmas tree

They are both sitting pretty well on their own, although still a bit wobbly. Here they are practicing - Tyler on left, Max on right

At least they have each other for support when they topple over!

Max still isn't quite sure but Tyler's got his back

And finally, here's one of those things that makes up for 50 bad moments.

Talk about the ultimate snuggle. They were both totally asleep, although I'm really not sure how. Oh and that's Tyler on top. I thought about leaving him there because they looked so cozy, but decided to give Max his space. I know, without a doubt, that these are the things we will remember when we look back on our experience raising twins!


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