The Flynn Family
The WHOLE FamilyArranging a picture with this many people is not easy, but it's so rare that we are all able to be together that we have to document it.
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Family Pictures
The Flynn Family The WHOLE FamilyArranging a picture with this many people is not easy, but it's so rare that we are all able to be together that we have to document it.
Five Generations
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Sleepy heads in Nebraska
Ada and Emmet enjoyed being outside in the shade in Nebraska. They were lulled asleep by Nana and Great Aunt Barbie and slept peacefully under a tree! 
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Friday, June 23, 2006
Finally...
Okay, so the babies are in bed for the night, the dishes are done and the house is picked up a little so I thought I'd finally take the time to write!
Ada and Emmet turned 3 months old on Tuesday and I cannot believe how fast time flies! The last day of school was on the 9th, so I've been home and Roger was able to return to work full time. I've enjoyed being home again, although it's been a harder transition than I had imagined. As much fun as this is, this is the hardest work I've ever done and I'm still tired pretty much all the time and I look forward to Roger coming home in the evening to help out and give me a break if I'm needing it.
We're working on getting the babies on some sort of schedule and they are adapting very well. Bedtime is AROUND 7pm. They will typically sleep until anywhere between 1:30-2:30am, when they get up to eat. And then up again between 5:30-6:30am. They take a little cat nap an hour after getting up and then go down for a "real" (in the crib) nap between 9am-10am. They typically wake up around 12pm take a little cat nap after playing and then back down for a nap around 3pm. Of course feedings are in there too. Every day is a little different but I'm getting better at reading their cues, which means less crying/fussing and happier babies.
I recently went to visit a coworker who has a 4 week old baby and it hit me just how much Ada and Emmet have changed. There were so many little things that her baby was doing that Ada and Emmet USED to do. It's a bit sad and yet exciting at the same time to see my babies grow and learn new skills so fast. They are smiling so much now and the "talking" (especially from Ada) is so entertaining. Ada loves to sit and have conversations with just about anybody. The "talking" includes coos, gurgles, squeals and oohs and aahs. Emmet doesn't talk as much as Ada but he sure moves around more than she does. His body is almost always moving. His neck isn't quite as strong as Ada's (she's holding her head up now) and he still is pretty wobbly but that doesn't stop him from trying to look around at EVERYTHING. This tends to result in a lot of "headbutts" and is quite amusing! He loves to kick his legs and move his arms and he has been trying his hardest to roll over! What's so interesting about having twins is the comparisons that go on. They seem to be showing boy and girl traits already. Although, it may just be me reading into their characteristics too much but really Emmet loves to "rough house" with Daddy and Ada prefers to have long conversations!
One of the best new developments as of late is the happy faces looking at me when I go to get them out of the crib in the morning! The screaming has turned into smiles, gurgles and wiggly bodies! The crazy evening fussiness is diminishing and Roger and I have been able to spend some time alone together in the evenings after bedtime. The next step is to move them out of our room and upstairs into their own room. We're planning for end of July for this so that we have some time to smooth out the wrinkles before I go back to work at the end of August. I am of course experiencing some anxiety about having them all the way upstairs (our bedroom is downstairs) but I'll manage!
All in all we are coming out of the fog somewhat, feeling like normal human beings a little bit and gaining confidence in our abilities to make this work. I still have the daily shock of "I'm a mother" and "I have TWINS". It's a wonderful mix of emotions...there are times when I feel very overwhelmed and exhausted and then there are the times when Emmet snuggles so close to me or Ada gives me an extra big smile and I'm so overcome with love that it brings tears to my eyes and literally takes my breath away.
Ada and Emmet turned 3 months old on Tuesday and I cannot believe how fast time flies! The last day of school was on the 9th, so I've been home and Roger was able to return to work full time. I've enjoyed being home again, although it's been a harder transition than I had imagined. As much fun as this is, this is the hardest work I've ever done and I'm still tired pretty much all the time and I look forward to Roger coming home in the evening to help out and give me a break if I'm needing it.
We're working on getting the babies on some sort of schedule and they are adapting very well. Bedtime is AROUND 7pm. They will typically sleep until anywhere between 1:30-2:30am, when they get up to eat. And then up again between 5:30-6:30am. They take a little cat nap an hour after getting up and then go down for a "real" (in the crib) nap between 9am-10am. They typically wake up around 12pm take a little cat nap after playing and then back down for a nap around 3pm. Of course feedings are in there too. Every day is a little different but I'm getting better at reading their cues, which means less crying/fussing and happier babies.
I recently went to visit a coworker who has a 4 week old baby and it hit me just how much Ada and Emmet have changed. There were so many little things that her baby was doing that Ada and Emmet USED to do. It's a bit sad and yet exciting at the same time to see my babies grow and learn new skills so fast. They are smiling so much now and the "talking" (especially from Ada) is so entertaining. Ada loves to sit and have conversations with just about anybody. The "talking" includes coos, gurgles, squeals and oohs and aahs. Emmet doesn't talk as much as Ada but he sure moves around more than she does. His body is almost always moving. His neck isn't quite as strong as Ada's (she's holding her head up now) and he still is pretty wobbly but that doesn't stop him from trying to look around at EVERYTHING. This tends to result in a lot of "headbutts" and is quite amusing! He loves to kick his legs and move his arms and he has been trying his hardest to roll over! What's so interesting about having twins is the comparisons that go on. They seem to be showing boy and girl traits already. Although, it may just be me reading into their characteristics too much but really Emmet loves to "rough house" with Daddy and Ada prefers to have long conversations!
One of the best new developments as of late is the happy faces looking at me when I go to get them out of the crib in the morning! The screaming has turned into smiles, gurgles and wiggly bodies! The crazy evening fussiness is diminishing and Roger and I have been able to spend some time alone together in the evenings after bedtime. The next step is to move them out of our room and upstairs into their own room. We're planning for end of July for this so that we have some time to smooth out the wrinkles before I go back to work at the end of August. I am of course experiencing some anxiety about having them all the way upstairs (our bedroom is downstairs) but I'll manage!
All in all we are coming out of the fog somewhat, feeling like normal human beings a little bit and gaining confidence in our abilities to make this work. I still have the daily shock of "I'm a mother" and "I have TWINS". It's a wonderful mix of emotions...there are times when I feel very overwhelmed and exhausted and then there are the times when Emmet snuggles so close to me or Ada gives me an extra big smile and I'm so overcome with love that it brings tears to my eyes and literally takes my breath away.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Catching Up
Okay so I had intended to post a long update tonight but alas I'm exhausted, it's late and I spent all my time posting pictures. I promise to write soon...there is so much to say! In a nutshell the babies are doing so well! They are getting amazingly big and change every day right before our very eyes. I will try to post soon!
Doin' Laundry
Ada had a great time helping Daddy bring the laundry downstairs to be folded! She got a total kick out of 1. sitting up and 2. being in this strange basket! 
Emmet's new trick
Emmet has a new trick. He now LOVES to suck on his hands, thumbs and fingers. It's been quite entertaining watching him learn this. He tries and tries and tries (periodically going cross eyed) to bring his hand to his mouth. He hits his eye, his nose, his chin and then FINALLY, with a squeal of delight he gets his hand into his mouth!
Happy Father's Day
Happy Father's Day Daddy! We had such a nice day with Daddy, Grandpa, Nana Julie and uncle Greg. The babies were in top notch form and we forgot to take a picture until after bath time/bed time. 
Here is a happy Daddy and his sleepy babies!
Here is a happy Daddy and his sleepy babies!
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Friday, May 26, 2006
Thursday, May 25, 2006
2 - Month Photo
Here are my adorable munchkins. I was hoping to get a picture of them together and awake HOWEVER, it seems that either they are not awake at the same time or when they are awake they are grumpalumpas (mommybonics for crabby and fussy) and SO not in the mood for taking pictures. The oh so cute shirts are from my dear friend Erin - we love them!
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Quick Update
We all survived mom's first week back at work. It was so hard to leave them last Monday morning but I knew they were in safe hands with Daddy and Nana was coming over to help out too! Being back at work has offered me some much needed "adult time", however I would SO much rather be at home with Ada and Emmet. Roger has been doing such a nice job - I'm so impressed! Only 12 more days and I will be home for the summer...I can't wait!
In other news the babies had their 2 month check-up last Friday. Ada now weighs 10 lbs 11 oz and is 21 1/8 inches long. Emmet weighs 9 lbs 14 oz and is 21 3/4 inches long. The pediatrician would like Ada to see a neurosurgeon to look at her hematoma sight. It is possible that she would need surgery to scrape out the calcified blood - UGH! The pediatridcian would like Emmet to see and ENT - he is still so congested and one side of his nose appears to be blocked. Poor little guy. Emmet had his first EKG when the doc noticed that his heartrate was unusualy high - but all is well.
Okay babies crying - time to feed.
In other news the babies had their 2 month check-up last Friday. Ada now weighs 10 lbs 11 oz and is 21 1/8 inches long. Emmet weighs 9 lbs 14 oz and is 21 3/4 inches long. The pediatrician would like Ada to see a neurosurgeon to look at her hematoma sight. It is possible that she would need surgery to scrape out the calcified blood - UGH! The pediatridcian would like Emmet to see and ENT - he is still so congested and one side of his nose appears to be blocked. Poor little guy. Emmet had his first EKG when the doc noticed that his heartrate was unusualy high - but all is well.
Okay babies crying - time to feed.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Ada and bath time
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Emmet and his lion
Emmet has a new love...his wild yellow lion. Typically he screams while he waits on the bed to be fed, while I change Ada. Today when I put the lion by him he could not take his eyes off of it and was so peaceful! This is the same lion that he grabbed a hold of last night and was moving it around! So sweet!
Thank God!
After a grueling past 2 weeks full of fussiness, inconsolable screaming, and seriously doubting we will survive this we had a good evening yesterday. Actually the whole day was good. The babies and I went for a morning walk instead of our usual afternoon walk because it was supposed to rain. Nana came over and helped with a bottle feeding (to give my nipples a rest...still so sore!) and then we put them down for a nap. They actually both slept in the crib until their next feeding, which was amazing! The evening was spectacular! Both Ada and Emmet were smiley and wanting to play! They both enjoyed batting at the hanging animals from the play mat and Emmet even got a hold of his yellow lion and was waving it around. I cannot believe how quickly things change. Just last week they were barely holding eye gazing at the objects and now they are hitting and grasping them! After their exercise they went down around 8pm woke up to eat at 10:30pm and again at 2:15am and then they woke up an hour earlier than normal at 5am but it worked out okay.
All of this of course makes my return to work that much less desirable. I am feeling particularly sad about it today...wishing we could afford for me to stay home! Can't someone give us a few million dollars???
Okay, babies are waking from their nap. Hopefully this evening will go as smooth as yesterday!
All of this of course makes my return to work that much less desirable. I am feeling particularly sad about it today...wishing we could afford for me to stay home! Can't someone give us a few million dollars???
Okay, babies are waking from their nap. Hopefully this evening will go as smooth as yesterday!
Friday, May 05, 2006
Jeans
Fussy, fussy, fussy!
I don't have much time to post...the babies have been incredibly fussy this week and eating every 2 hours...growth spurt??? We started tandem breast feeding last week and are slowly getting the hang of it. It's quite an ordial leading up to up though - both babies screaming, me running around trying to get everything ready (my special pillow, a million other pillows to prop myself up, Ada's nipple shield in warm water etc). My nipples feel like they are going to fall off - so incredibly sore as it's hard to get them positioned well and they have been eating a lot more lately! It's been a hard week but I keep telling myself it won't always be this way. They are getting so big and starting to enjoy things that they didn't respond to before - mom and dad's faces, the play gym, the sunshine on their faces. It's so amazing to watch them change right before our very eyes! I have one more week before I return to work - I'm feeling really sad about having to leave them when they will only be 8 weeks old - the guilt sets in! Good thing they will be with Daddy and Nana...in good hands!
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