Things I love...

I have been keeping a mental list of the things I love about my babies at this age (3 and 1/2 months adjusted age). I'm sure I will forget some, but here's a start

-from time to time they smile in their sleep

-baby proportions are funny--when they stretch their arms up above their heads, their hands barely clear the tops of their heads. It makes me laugh every time.

-they consistently smile at their mom and dad and seem to enjoy our efforts to entertain them

-they are easily entertained--if I am feeding one, a hand or a foot moving around can do the job of fascinating the other one for a good five minutes

-they are starting to pay more attention to each other which is so fun to watch

-when they are close to one another, usually all arms and legs are going crazy and if they are close enough there is kicking happening, but it doesn't upset them, they are just communicating by kicking each other--this also cracks me up.

-if they are fussy, taking them for a walk outside puts them right to sleep

-they love to snuggle

-they love it when we sing to them and read to them

-they are starting to sleep for a little longer stretches at night--yes!

-they are just pretty great to be around!

We go to the doctor tomorrow for another test of Jonas's lungs. We are very hopeful that we might get the word that he will no longer need his oxygen. Jonas would be very thankful for not having the nasal cannula anymore as well as he has become very skilled at pulling it off. At least 20 times a day we find it off of one side of his face, usually he is still grasping the tubing and he has a sheepish look on his face. Both babies will also see the dietitian. We are hoping their growth has been good--we are sure pleased with it!

Pictures: cousin Annika with Elsa, cousin Kaelen with Jonas, hot times hanging out, Jonas checking out Elsa, five minutes later both taking a nap and holding hands, Elsa smiling at Dad, funny faces, our Minnesota girl

God bless,

Mari, Dan, Elsa and Jonas