Twilight, Twilight, Twilight.

I don't know what it is about this story that makes it so irresistible to me but it is kind of annoying. I went to see the anticipate movie on Friday and went with low expectations. I should have gone with lower. I thought it was poorly done. The casting was off and I wasn't feeling Bella at all. I did like Alice and Edward. The movie seemed to me like a made for TV movie. The special effect were HORRIBLE and the make up on the vampires was very obvious. It was great to see all the familiar sceaniery from this area. (It was filmed in this area for those who didn't know). All that said, I can't stop thinking about it and I think I would see it again. WHAT'S THE DEAL!!! I will see all four (if they make them) and I am pretty sure I'll see Twilight again. I don't know why, I can't figure it out but I LOVE this series and I can't wait for the next one to come out.

Halloween 2008!

We had a great Halloween this year. Tate was a skunk, Payton was Iron Man, Cohen was a frog and Tess was a bunny. We have WAY too much candy around the house. I had to put it in the garage so I wouldn't eat so much of it. I still was able to polish off a COSTCO bag of mini's myself. I left the 3 musketeers and dark milkyway for the others. I'm not totally selfish :o)

Cohen & Tessa's Blessing

Pumpkin Patch '08

Our star player

I have to brag about my child for a moment. Payton scored 6 goals at his last soccer game. He is a scoring dribbling machine. He weaves in and out of people like it is his job. I am very proud of him until he starts crying like a little baby when he doesn't score (not everytime, but even once is too much for me). I guess I can't have a tough kid and an athlete at the same time. Hopefully that will come later.

New on Face Book

So, I don't quite understand FB. Is it kind of like instant messaging? What is all the different hugs and treats all about. I don't quite understand why people do it. Not to say I have an opinion about them but I just don't understand why you would Care Bear hug someone or send them a candy that they can't actually eat. How do you follow conversations too? I am so clueless it hurts. I need to be enlighten on all these new cyber lands. I feel like a stalker too which is actually kind of fun but I am too scared to contact people because I feel creepy doing it. Is there such thing as FB and blogging etiquette? Who do you not contact? What are your thoughts?

Mama's Little Helpers

Payton and Tate are doing such a great job helping. Tate is very willing to share his special filthy blanket and Payon will let them cuddle his lion, Caesar. Payton does a great job holding them and even changed Tess's dirty diaper all by himself. Tate is my alarm too if someone is crying he says, in his broken English, "ohhh, b.b." and runs to try to consul whomever it is. I definitely have to watch Tate to make sure he doesn't shove binky's down any one's throat's.

Cohen is definitely packing on the pounds. He is a total chunk and only wakes to eat or let you know he needs a change. Tessa is gaining too and is one that I want to have in church during a diaper filling. She is the nosiest pooper. It is somewhat shocking. I remember sitting in church next to my best friend at a really mature stage in my life (18) and a baby next to us let it rip and we could not hold ourselves together. We were convulsing trying not to make a scene. Tessa would be that baby. I am quite proud.

$62,395.41...

Is our total bill SO FAR. Thank goodness for health insurance. I don't know how anyone can afford to have twins or any type of complication with pregnancy. The week I was on bed rest was over $23,000. CRAZY!!! It makes our $5,000 portion look like pocket change. You would think the beds were made of gold and they served 5 course meals to you with that price. It is amazing how much they think they can charge. I think it is a little over priced what about you?!? I completely understand neonatal cost being expensive but the other stuff, YIKES!

Pool time

I love this picture of Payon. We got this pool in July and it was great. Unfortunately it doesn't get hot enough here for it to warm up for the kids to enjoy but it was great for my back while pregnant. The kids were only able to last 20 minutes MAX before they turned purple.

We just had to drain it this week. It wasn't making the most attractive pond. Hopefully next year it will get great use like this year.

Tessa awake?!?

"Oh, Ma!"

I'm an embarrassment to my kids, I know, but it all in good fun. I had to post their nudie pics. They are both doing great. It seems they are starting to wake up more each day so I am learning how to juggle a little more. Tomorrow will be the first day without help so it will be a big test. But it is only for a day.

I am having trouble with this whole nursing situation. I have been pumping this whole time because up until a week ago the doc's said I shouldn't due to their size and the energy they spend trying to nurse. So, when they gave me the O.K. I thought I would start right away but it wasn't that easy. I can't seem to get a groove or have the desire to work real hard at it. I really dislike nursing so I don't have the motivation. I just don't like throwing my bosom's at something and have it chase them. Pumping has been doable for now while I have someone hear to watch the crew while I take 10 to "milk" (as Payton calls it) 8 times a day. What do I do? Do I give the nursing a real go? Or keep pumping? Or take the easy way and give up (which sounds nice)? Any advice, pointers...anyone??? I don't think I am ready to bag the benefits that nursing has with weight loss and eating like a pig though so if I could do both that would be great. So, I do have to say that life it not too shabby if this is my biggest complaint right now. But I do need help with it so if anyone has any ideas my ears are open.

Cohen's 1st bath

Tessa's 1st bath

Two peas in a pod