Their two-month doctor's appointment went well: perfectly healthy and BIG. In fact, Signe grew so well that she passed Freya in weight! She is 10 lbs 3 oz and Freya is 10 lbs 2.5 oz. Still Freya's head is bigger, by a centimeter. All their measurements jumped up in percentiles, from the 1-5% range up to the 25-50% range. Yes!
The hard part of course were the immunizations. They got three shots and an oral vaccine, with 5 total immunizations. I cried, definitely. But they just had maybe a little fever that night, and were picky about which positions they wanted to be in. Not inconsolable by any means - just couldn't move them once we found the right way to hold them. Much better than it could have been!
We joined the YMCA this week and it's just great. Their child care is wonderful, with nice, competent people (who love to cuddle babies). And being able to work out without worrying about the girls is so nice for me and Kurt. A little me time for each of us. Once the girls are a bit older there are so many great programs. I'm especially excited to start them swimming, which we can do at 6 months.
Related to the YMCA, I'm still really wanting to train for the sprint triathlon June 10, and now I'm thinking about adding the Madison Mini-Marathon (half-marathon) August 18. Might be a bit too ambitious, I haven't decided. But I'd just love to do them both. We'll see.
And last bit of news, we went on our first date this week! We went to La Brioche for their Restaurant Week menu. The food was great and spending a bit of time just the two of us was really great, and a little disorienting even. What, we don't need to be paying attention to the girls?? Papa Jack and Nona Carol were so nice and did a great job babysitting. The girls took bottles from them, thanks for being so helpful you little babies!
Ok, picture time. There are so many good ones this week, I just couldn't narrow it down much. But people I've talked to about the blog don't seem to think there's such a thing as too many pictures :-)
Relaxing after tummy time
Practicing standing with Daddy
(Nearly) matching outfits.
Had to post both pictures because so many great expressions!
Signe's close-up. Smiley girl!
And Freya thinking it through
Moby wrap, sooo comfy
And Freya a little hesitant about the Moby but still enjoying it
Attempt at a family Moby picture. I like how Freya is looking skeptically at Mommy's ridiculous expression
A peek at their sleeping arrangement. Little cute beans in their Miracle Blankets.
Signe falling asleep during tummy time (she likes being on her tummy unlike Freya) and Lily keeping watch at a distance
Freya in the process of spitting out her paci
Date night!
Papa Jack trying to contain Freya's super-strong legs
Nona Carol giving Signe a bottle. Such an intent eater that one.
Family date night picture
Flying Freya (I meant to fix my hair better but...yeah)
Freya being comforted by daddy after her shots (she's on her back, it's a little hard to tell)
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