Gobble Gobble, Literally!

We hosted Thanksgiving this year, thinking it would be easier on the boys. Not sure how I came to that conclusion but all in all it went pretty smooth. Rowan and Kieran were able to enjoy some of the traditional holiday food and still keep to somewhat of a schedule. Kieran was definitely into eating the feast placed before him. Rowan seemed to be more interested in what was on Kieran's tray.

We headed to the beach this afternoon in search of the perfect Christmas card. Let's just say there was a lot of sand throwing and fascination with the water.

Santa

Heeding the advice of other moms, we visited the mall Santa BEFORE Thanksgiving and during the week. It was perfect, no lines and a quick in/out with photos in hand. My mother in law accompanied us making the trip that much easier. She also treated the boys to new Christmas outfits. The looked like big boys in them. Rowan and Kieran did great, no crying but not really sure what to make of the big jolly man.

This week has been filled with trips to Ikea and Bob's Discount furniture to get the last few things we need to make the basement perfect. Patrick is hanging the TV as I type. He tried earlier today but Rowan and Kieran wanted to "help". Other than that we are looking forward to Thanksgiving and seeing family.

MIA

Sorry we have been MIA. Things have been crazy around here. Between finishing the basement and our two very active boys, I find it very hard to get on the computer. So many things to share. Rowan has mastered the standing up part of life, but not really the sitting down part. Much of my day is spent helping him down which can get very annoying fast. The sheer thought of Kieran going through this stage in a few weeks is exhausting. Rowan's favorite thing to do is hold on with one hand and just look as if he is hanging out. I found him holding onto the shade cord with one hand, while wobbling back and forth. As you can imagine the cord was quickly wrapped up, out of reach.

Both boys have mastered the art of opening every cabinet in the kitchen while in their walkers. They can not be left alone for a second. Kieran was caught with a letter from the fridge, a blanket from the bedroom, a bra from the laundry and my purse on his walker the other day. He just loves to cruise around grabbing everything within reach.

The boys are growing fast, at their 9 month appointment Kieran was 21 lbs and 30 inches. Rowan was 22 lbs and 29 1/2 inches long.