This was the question Braelyn asked me today when Mommy reminded her that it was my birthday. “What is your old?” I laughed because I knew what she meant to say, but at the same time I felt sad that another year has flown by so quickly. What is my old? I’m officially 29 years old today. Okay, I just lied. Let’s just say I’m between 33 and 35. To be honest though, I feel like I’m 60. My body is sore all over (probably because I didn’t stretch as needed before my round of golf this afternoon) and I’m constantly in a state of fog and exhaustion. Boy, I hope the 40’s are kinder to me. I can’t believe I just wrote that…my 40’s are just 6 years away.


Here we go….
Week 22.5
Kohlden 15 lbs 7 oz
Madelyn 14 lbs 2 oz
This past week was a blur. Most likely because I worked 4 closing shifts in a row. That really threw my circadian rhythm for a loop, as bedtime ended up to be 1 am but still waking up around 6:30 to help Tangie get the children fed and ready for school and out the door by 7:30. The mornings are a whirlwind, but it’s the only time I get to see them aside from the midnight feedings I do after I get home, so at least Tangie can get some decent sleep, whatever “decent” means.
Last weekend only Lala came up because Lolo had come down with a cough and cold, and he didn’t want to pass it to us just before we go on our trip. I had already started feeling congested myself, probably passed on from Kohl, so I was starting to pop Echinacea supplements and drinking lots of water and orange juice. Anyway, Tangie was surprised to come home with Lala already making us supper and finishing folding up the laundry. It was a big help, as I was exhausted bringing the children home from school after a long day at work.



The water was a bit cold at first, but the current was swift and Braelyn seemed to enjoy herself in between shrieks of “help me” and “I want Mommy”.






I worked the late shifts Sunday through Wednesday, so Tangie had night duty all by herself. I know I’ve said it many times, but my wife is AMAZING. To think that, after the whirlwind morning and a long day at work, she picks up the kiddos from school, feeds the twins and gets them to bed, prepares dinner for Brae and herself, helps Brae with homework, gives her a bath, gets the bottles washed, puts Braelyn to bed, prepares the bottles with formula for the next day, prepares her clothes for the next day, and finishes up any work she brought home before she herself gets ready for bed by 11. And she did this solo for 4 nights straight. Tonight was my first one back so it definitely went by quicker and we were able to alleviate the process together. Kudos to all the single parents that do a good job and make it work! You all are my heroes.
This week Kohlden and Maddy discovered their feet. In fact, Kohl has started to put his in his mouth, just like his big sister did when she was around his age. First one is Kohl, next is Braelyn. Kohl also joined his twin in rolling over for the first time this week. They do say that girls develop their motor skills faster than boys.


So we head to California for Mike’s wedding next week, therefore we will not have a blog posted next Friday morning. But we’ll be sure to capture lots of pictures and video to share the celebration and times leading up to the event. This too will be a new adventure for us, traveling with 2 infants and a toddler. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers!
Have a great weekend. See you in 2 weeks!



So we head to California for Mike’s wedding next week, therefore we will not have a blog posted next Friday morning. But we’ll be sure to capture lots of pictures and video to share the celebration and times leading up to the event. This too will be a new adventure for us, traveling with 2 infants and a toddler. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers!
Have a great weekend. See you in 2 weeks!