Turning 2

Joshua and Jared turn 2. We had such a good time celebrating their birthday with family and a few friends. The boys had some of their playdate buddies that came too. The cupcake cones were a big hit. All the kids enjoyed them. Joshua and Jared got clothes, books and some new toys to play with when the weather gets nice.
Dave had to work on their actually birthday so my mom and I took them to Build a Bear and they were able to stuff animals and then dress them. Joshua picked a monkey and Jared picked an elephant. They absolutely love their animals. They have to nap with them and go to sleep with them at night. I even had to rock Jared and his elephant the other night. We went out for lunch and the boys even got ice cream, at least they tried it. Cake and ice cream when Dave got home. All and all it was a good week full of birthday fun.
Both boys had to go to DuPont to have their hearing tested as a result of having tubes put in. Jared did enough to pass but Joshua didn't want to coorperate so we have to go back in 4 weeks. I know that he can hear but the technician can not pass him unless he does what she needs him to do. We will try again.
The boys start a tumbling class tomorrow. Hopefully it will let some energy out and they will sleep for awhile when they are through. I will let you know.
As of now we are still waiting to see if Dave's company will go on stike. They have a verbal agreement and the lawyers are drawing up paperwork as I type but until it is voted on and signed there is still a chance. Hoepfully things will go ok and Dave will not have to strike.
Well that is all I have to post as of now. I will post more after our tumbling class.

Little Monkies

Well they have done it. They have learned how to climb out of their cribs. I walked in to get them this morning and they were running around their room. I heard no thuds and no cries so they must have gotten out gracefully. However next time we may not be as lucky. Dave and I are not ready to put them in toddler beds and I don't think they are ready for them either so the only other option is a crib tent. I had never even heard of these prior to becoming a mom to multiples. There are many other MOM's who have these or have used these in the past. It is an actually tent that goes over the crib so that kids can not climb out. I love that the boys are exploring but I think we will keep climbing to downstairs and at gyms so we can be safe. We ordered them and they will be here within a couple days, so hoefully we can make it to that point without any broken bones. Wish us luck!!!

All went well

The boys did very well for surgery. The Dr. put tubes in both ears of both boys and did it all in 3 minutes per child. It was fast. Revcovery took a little longer though, like all day. Jared woke up very cranky, but who wouldn't after being knocked out. Joshua slept a little longer but he was still a little cranky. Both boys cried the whole way home from DuPont, about a 30 minute drive, but then slept for 3 hours once we got home. They woke up and for the most part were back to their old sleves. So far so good.
We have light in our living room, which is great since before we always ended up playing in the dark at night or by the light from the dining room. Uncle Allen finished up that room today and is almost done our family room. YEAH!!!
We took the boys to have their 2 year old pictures taken this week. We started out good and then Jared lost it. He would not smile or stay put. Joshua is a ham and kept smiling to get more picture of himself to see on the screen. We did get a good one of them together with the #2 so it is ok. I will post them when I get them. Bye bye for now.

Tubes

Well we have a date for surgery. February 6th. The boys both cleared their Pre-op appointments and we are all set. Now it is just waiting until next Friday. I have been told that tubes make a world of difference. I hope so, I hate knowing that Joshua and Jared are in pain but there is nothing we can do, ezcept numb their ears, to help them.
Other than that we are all doing well. Work has begun to put lights in our Family Room and Living Room. We have been dealing with lamps since we moved in and it doesn't quite work at night, too dark. Our living room, or the boys playroom, is almost complete we just need the fan to be put up and then it is onto the Family room that is proving to be harder than expected but I have faith that my uncle can do it or at least find someone who can.
It is hard to believe that in less than a month my little men will be 2. WOW where did the time go. They are so active and fearless it scares me sometimes. I know boys will be boys but I truely believe that there are time when my heart stops due to whatever it is that they are doing. I refer to them as my little monkies. They will climb everything, whether it is bolted down or not. I have new pictures I just have to download them to the computer and then I will post them. I will post more after surgery.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all. The Wothers family was full of fun over the holidays. The boys had a ball opening presents. It was cute. Joshua had a little trouble with the concept of handing others their presents but he did it with a smile so what more can I ask for. The morning started off with breakfast and presents with Mommy and Daddy. Then Mom Mom and Pop Pop came over, then it was Grammy's turn. After lunch and nap we headed off to Aunt Debbie's for dinner. She makes really good Lasgna. Friday was a day of rest and playing while Mommy and Daddy packed for NY. The boys are getting better at long car rides. ELMO saves the trip again. My sister had sent a picture of the snow right before Christmas but it was all gone by the time we got there, my big question is why was it 57 degrees in NY in January? The boys didn't get to use their new snowpants, boots or sleds. Maybe we will see some in PA at some point this winter. While in NY we saw lots of trains and we really like them. Grandpa missed us so much and we missed him. It only took the boys about an hour or so before they started running to him. All in all we had a great Christmas, we now have an ELMO kitchen so Mommy can learn to cook, a ride on Choo-choo train and an Easel to draw pretty pictures on.
New Years was great. We had friends of ours, who also have twins, come over for dinner. 3 little men and a little lady all sitting at a little table. Where was the camera? The kids all hung out and played and then it was bed time. After everyone was sleeping Dave and I went to our friends' house and ate, drank and talked until the ball dropped. A great way to spend the new year.
Well that is about it for now. I will post more on the boys and their ear infection progress when I know more.