Hungry??

Paityn and Conner have been mobile for a few month now but as of a few days ago we now have "official crawlers!!!" Here is a short video on Conner getting his bottle because he was hungry and ready for bed!

That Time Again.....

So the school seasons began for me a few weeks ago and will officially begin for my students on Monday. It has been a very bitter sweet time for me as well. I loved staying home all summer with Paityn and Conner but I also love teaching. It has been a wonderful summer being able to watch their personalities develop more and more and to see how they are growing and changing. I am excited to get the school year rolling with my new students but will definitely miss my sweet babies.

Also, I wanted to let everyone know I haven't posted in a while because it has been crazy for the Macat household and sickness has spread! First, Matt was sick for almost and entire work week and was home from work, I had my allergies act up, then Paityn got sick with a virus and had fever that reached 104.4, and now Conner is congested and has a terrible cough. On the up side...Matt, myself, and Paityn are on the upside but still a little sick. Of all times to get sick....now was definitely not the right time!!! Hopefully we can all get some rest this weekend and will be healthy when school starts!

9 Months

Yesterday Paityn and Conner officially turned 9 months old. It is amazing at how fast they are growing and changing from day to day. They are definitely in to everything and keep us busy at all times.  A few of their favorite things are knocking over the toy basket, pulling out the wipes, playing with extra diapers, petting our dogs, and getting into to stuff that are no no's. It is now time that we start baby proofing a few things around the house.

On Wedneday, Paityn and Conner had tubes put in their ears and I think it was much harder on Matt and I than on them. The surgery took less than 15 minutes but it was the longest 15 minutes ever to us! We are glad that everything went great and they seem to not be bothered by anything. Today we went to see Dr. Meyer for their 9 month check up. Everything went great and Dr. Meyer said that she is very happy with where they are with things. Paityn and Conner only had to get one shot today and surprising nobody cried!!! What a relief because I had to take both babies by myself today.  Matt took off on Wednesday so he couldn't go with us today. The nursing staff there all know us so they were a huge help :) Below are the updates on the babies.

Paityn
-29 inches-90th %
-22 lbs 10 oz-95th %
-Rolls anywhere and everywhere
-Rocks on hands and knees
-Purposely spits on the floor and playing in it
-Splashes everytime she is in water
-loves to eat anything!
-eats puffs and yogurt melts
-cries mama when upset
-is ticklish under her arms
-has 2 teeth

Conner
-28 inches-50th %
-21 lbs 14 oz-75th %
-Rolls and scoots
-is a picky eater
-loves to jump
-is ticklish on his feet and tummy
-loves anything that rolls
-loves animals
-has 2 teeth
-laughs at almost anything

Tubes...

Since the babies have been born we have had an ongoing battle with ear infections. Paityn has had 5 ear infections and Conner has had 4. Our pediatrician had mentioned that if the ear infections continued then we may possibly have to get tubes. About a month ago we decided to takes the twins to a Pediatric ENT to have things checked out. At that point in time...both Paityn and Conner had ear infections that we did not know about..... just like every other one they have had. Friday, we went back for a check up on their ears. Paityn's ears were better and she passed her hearing tests but Conner still had fluid on both ears and he failed his hearing test in his left ear. So the doctor recommended tubes because if we are having problems now in the Summer it would only get worse during the Fall and Winter. So...tubes it is. Minus the ear infections we have happy and healthy babies and feel so blessed to be their parents!! Hopefully the tubes will do their job and fix the ear problems!!

Family

Ok...ok...I know I haven't posted in a while...but things have been quite busy lately. I have had several workshops out of town and now I am able to update. We have been enjoying spending time at home and getting to spend time with family more too! Today we went to my sister's house and went swimming with MeMe, Aunt Shannon, Uncle Josh, and cousins Kaden and Payson. It was nice to spend time together. Now that Matt and I have twins and my sister has Kaden (3 1/2) and Payson (almost 10 months) it has been hard for us to get together. However now that the babies are getting older it is easier to go out and about :) Below are a few pics over the past few weeks!!

MeMe with Conner, Paityn, and Payson

 

Loving some kisses!

Conner...what is your sister doing?

Payson and Aunt Casey

Payson pushing Conner

Playing with dog toys instead of hers!

Cousins!

Wow! They look like triplets!!

Payson says, "I am ready to swim!!"

Kaden, MeMe, and Paityn

Kaden showing Conner how to swim!

Loving the water!

4th of July

We hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th of July!! We celebrated by spending family time together at home during the day and then went to Washington on the Brazos to watch the laser light show. I was a little disappointed that the babies were not able to see real firework but the laser show was good to watch too! Below are some pics!

8 Months

Yesterday Paityn and Conner turned 8 months old! Time has been flying by and we are enjoying our summer with me being at home. It is so nice to stay home with the babies and see them grow and change everyday. Although I love teaching, I sure could do this everyday all day :)

Paityn-8 Months
-22 1bs 12 oz.
-says and babbles Mama and Baabaa
-reaches to be pick up
-has 2 teeth (bottom)
-sits supported but moves all the time so she falls over
-rolls everywhere
-loves to eat her toes
-is fascinated by tags or straps 
-bites the spoon when you feed her or tries to hold it
-loves to stick out her tongue
-laughs when you tickle her
-plays with her bottle and bites the nipple
-likes to touch peoples faces

Conner-8 Months
-20 lbs 6 oz.
-occasionally reaches to be picked up
-babbles all the time
-sits all by himself
-loves to eat his fingers and drools constantly
-holds his own bottle
-laughs all the time
-is ticklish
-fake coughs
-likes to be cuddled
-finally is rolling over..but only if he wants to
-still has 0 teeth...but we think they will be coming in soon
-loves our dogs...he will sit and laugh and pet them
-loves T.V.