Silly babies, blogs are for adult!

So, I'm sure you sit around at home and think, "Gosh, I wonder what's going on at the Goddard Home." Chances are good that no matter when you have that thought, the answer is, "babies are nursing." That seems to be pretty much what we do now -- we nurse...all.the.time. Kathy thinks we may be experiencing a growth spurt... instead of having these last 2-3 day, we were warned by twin mommies that they will take about a week because even a small increase for two babies is pretty intense... So Kathy and the boys and the couch seem to be permenantly attached to one another.

All this together time has happened right as the boys' personalities are really beginning to emerge. Both boys are really happy and easy-going. Both do big smiles of recognition for mommy & daddy. Elias seems to be very silly -- he loves to make faces and see mom imitate them. He will also find any excuse to let loose a goofy grin and seems to be working very hard on learning how to giggle. In contrast, Gabriel seems more focused and intent. He will often stare open-mouthed at whoever is talking to him as if he is trying very hard to understand the words. Gabe also seems to enjoy being held/carried more. While Elias likes the MayaWrap sling-style carrier, Gabe prefers the Baby Bjorn or MaiTei carrier that keeps him upright. His favorite thing seems to be watching from a comfy place on mom & dad's chest.

Both boys also seems to really enjoy music/singing (something that is new in the last 2 weeks.) Kathy promptly signed them both up for a Music Together class. It is chaotic to try and sing, dance, and nurse two babies at once in class, but we are making a go of it nonetheless. :-) If nothing else, it makes a good show for the other moms and kiddos! :-)

We have also been trying hard to capture the boys personalities on film. Here are some examples:

Elias making faces with mom.

Gabe intently watching Daddy

Boys will be Boys

Gabe takes a swing at silly Elias