One Year Ago Today...

I took my first (and second and third and fourth) pregnancy test ever! Surprise...it was POSITIVE! I remember I was off work that day and decided that I should go to Target to buy a pregnancy test since I was "late". I felt so odd looking at the pregnancy tests, like I wasn't old enough to be doing that (even though I was about to turn 29 in 4 days). Luckily, there was an older fellow staring blankly at the condoms while I was staring blankly at the pregnancy tests. I finally decided on the traditional "2 line" kind and then I also got a couple of the fancier ones. I got home and took one of the "2 line" ones and read the directions. I saw where it said something about it possibly taking a couple minutes for it to show up. So I did my business on the stick and put it on the back of the toilet and that second line showed up IMMEDIATELY. I took out one of the fancier models and did the same thing again. The word "pregnant" showed up IMMEDIATELY again! Whoa. I somehow mustered up enough pee to take 2 more tests...the same thing happened for each one. Holy cow, that was quick. Josh and I had only been somewhat trying for 2 months. I remember being slightly freaked out by how fertile we were. Little did I know! To this day I wonder if the reason the positives showed up so quickly was because I was pregnant with twins!

Bad Blogger

It's been almost 2 weeks since my last update and that was not really much of an update (I didn't win the necklace in case you were wondering but I do have one on the way for my birthday)! Lexi and Lyla turned 4 months old on April 3rd and they are doing great! They made it through their second round of shots with no major meltdowns. Lexi weighed in at 11 pounds 14 ounces and Lyla trailed her at 11 pounds 5 ounces. They both gained exactly 2 pounds and 12 ounces since their 2 month appointment. Obviously they are both still little things, but they are growing right along their curve and their pediatrician could not be more pleased with them. Both girls have rolled over from their tummies to their backs a few times but have kind of stopped since about 3.5 months. They both seem more interested in rolling from their backs to their tummies now, but they stop short on their sides! Lexi and Lyla love to smile and they also "talk" to us now. They both squeal in delight and Lexi has recently started blowing rasberries which she thinks is hilarious (I just think its messy). Lexi is our sitter and Lyla is our stander. I swear Lyla will stand before she sits! Lexi is not sitting unassisted yet, but she is able to sit for a long time with the Boppy around her for support. And Lyla can stand while we hold just ONE of her hands. It is the funniest looking thing to see little Lyla standing. I have to get a picture of it. I have seen both girls transfer toys from one hand to the other and they will grab toys when placed in front of them. They are also starting to pay more attention to each other which is so cute. They will grin at each other when they are sitting in their Bumbos.

Josh and I love them to pieces and can't wait to see what the next 4 months has in store for them!

Lyla

Lexi showing how many months she is

My little models

Lyla looks so shocked here

Smiley girls, about an hour after their shots!

Lexi

Lyla

Giveaway

I know I should be posting the "Happy 4 Months, Lexi and Lyla" post but I'm waiting for a certain twosome to be more happy. They got their shots today and are a little bit fussy :( Until then, I wanted to make a post about a giveaway I'm trying to win! You might have noticed a new blog on my "multiple blog list" called "Multiples...and More!". The fine ladies over there are giving away a handstamped necklace from an awesome company called Magpie Designz Shop. By telling all of you about it I get a few extra entries! The ironic thing about this giveaway is that I have actually been looking for a necklace like this for my birthday this month! Anyway, wish me luck that I win and also check out the website! They have some beautiful things on it and even if I don't win I think Josh, Lexi, and Lyla will be getting my birthday present there!

Long time

Well it's been almost 2 weeks since my last post! Honestly, there has not been a whole lot going on which is really a good thing! Lexi and Lyla are really doing well with eating and sleeping and they are just such wonderful babies. It has gotten so hard for me to go to work and leave these precious girls! So, if anyone wants to win the lottery for me, that would be great...thanks.

My sweet girls will be 4 months old on Friday, 1/3 of a year old! Time really flies. We have their 4 month appointment on Friday so I will update how that goes. Hopefully we get the OK to start solids so that should be fun! Josh and I let the girls have a little taste of mashed potatoes the other day and they seemed to really like them! Lyla loves to sit in her Bumbo on the table while we eat and she really takes an interest in our food so I think she's ready. And Lexi just loves to eat period so I think she won't mind it either!

Lexi and Lyla also got a chance to meet their Great-Aunt Patty and Cousin Patrick last week. I think everyone enjoyed themselves. I had to work most of the week and weekend so I only got to spend one day with them. Thanks for coming to see us though!

Also, our good friend Abby surprised us and came into town last weekend. Abby is a flight attendant and we get to see her about twice a year. It was great to see you Abby! Hopefully we will see you soon!

Lexi looks uncertain of her fluffy friend

Lexi's "popeye" smile

Lyla must have liked something on TV!

A rare picture of both girls smiling!

Mama said knock you out!

Lyla hanging out on the table at dinner with Grandma and Grandpa

Lyla again on the table with Bubbie and Lexi in the background

Bubbie and Zayde with their girls before a rally

Sleepy girl

The best part of my day!

Piper wanted in on the picture!

Casey has decided that she likes the camera now

No Words Necessary

Big Week at the Jones House

This week has been so exciting for Lexi and Lyla! Josh had been letting the girls take a couple of naps in their cribs while I was at work and they did so well. Because of that, we decided to let them started sleeping in their cribs! My original plan was to transition them at 4 months, so we're just a couple of weeks early. They are doing so great in there. Josh burned a CD with water noises on it since they loved the sound machine on their pack n play. So that's the first exciting news!

Next, on Wednesday, I was off, which was fabulous since I had worked a lot in the past week. Well, I put Lyla down to do some tummy time, and that little girl pushed her little chest up and ROLLED OVER! Now, I don't really know if this counts because she has not done it again but she did it all on her own on that day! We are so proud of her! Lexi still won't do it, she acts like she wants to roll from her back to her tummy, which is more difficult (definitely my daughter).

And finally, last night, Josh and I decided to try and feed the girls big bottles before bed to see if that would let them sleep any longer. For those of you that don't know, Lexi and Lyla (well mostly Lyla) can be very picky eaters at times. It just depends on their moods whether they will finish a 5 ounce bottle sometimes! Anyway, last night at 8:00 pm we gave them each a 7 ounce bottle and they both finished it. We put them down after that and they slept until 3:30 and 4 am! We're definitely getting closer! Josh and I had a wonderful meal of pizza and quesadillas (and I wonder why I still have 10-15 pounds to go) and we watched some basketball and an episode of Lost on the DVR.

So that's our week in a nutshell. Oh you want pictures? I'll leave you all in suspense and post some later. Josh took some great pictures of Miss Personality (Lyla) this week that are oh so cute!

Have a good weekend!

Game Day!

Today the Vols played Auburn in the semi-finals of the SEC tournament...and WON! Tomorrow they play Mississippi State for the championship (but I have to work unfortunately). We decided to put the girls in their game day gear and they looked so cute!

Lexi

Lyla

Lyla (I'm sure she was saying Go Vols here)

My little exhibitionist (Lexi)