Tuesday, December 23, 2008






Dani stares more than smiles right now.

The last month or so has been pretty interesting at our house. They've been especially fun because the twins are getting older and starting to smile and talk to us. But they also have been especially frustrating because of the constant trips to the doctors' offices and seeing all the stuff Kaimen has been going through. About a month ago, we spent a few days in the hospital with him. We found out he has kidney stones and some pretty bad ones. As a mom this seemed pretty serious to me, but the doctors really haven't seemed to think so. I've been trying to get him into the kidney specialist ever since we left the hospital, but I feel like I have been going in circles. Last week we were able to get into a pediatric urologist who told us they will just watch him, which means extra appointments. I obviously wouldn't change any of this for the world, but it will be a happy day when all of the appointments and extra stuff is over. I feel really blessed that neither one of them have had any major issues and are developing well. Kaimen's been such a great sport with everything. Even though he has his little naughty times, he is still a happy little boy and I can't get enough of his squishy little face.

Danica is our little angel. The only time I ever hear a peep from her is when she is hungry or tired. But when we feed her or put her to sleep everything is better. She is so patient, since Kaimen has pretty much been needing all the attention the last little while. I've been by myself more often now with the twins, which can be a lot of work. Last week I had just finished feeding Kaimen, put him down and started feeding Dani. 5 minutes later Kaimen was screaming at the top of his lungs. I had no choice but to put Dani down. She just sat there and waited patiently until brother was done with his fit and I could pick her up.

It's amazing to me how total opposites my babies are, but I love them both the same for the special spirit they bring to our family.


Kaimen watching daddy talk to him.




This smile melts my heart.


Deep in thought.







5 comments:

Everhart Family said...

You make beautiful babies. Sure love you guys! Looking forward to our little ones to roll around on the ground together!!!


xoxo~C

The Youngs said...

I love Kaimen's "deep in thought" picture. We hope you guys have a great Christmas! :)

Hiatt Family said...

Ok I love their cute hats! Those pictures are adorable! My favorite is the "deep in thought" pic...ha ha. Kristin, you seriously have a great outlook on things. I'm sorry I haven't come to visit! I feel so selfish. I will try to come visit you and the babies soon. I would love to hang out and talk with you more. I love seeing how much you enjoy being a mom. If you enjoy it now, when things are so hard, you will love it that much more when these hard times are over! I just want to tell you, that since I haven't had Jackson here, it is kind of hard seeing moms not realize what a huge blessing a baby is. I love that you talk about that so much. It makes me feel so good & I can tell that you realize what motherhood really means. Not that I know a whole lot about it, but because of some experiences I've had, I realize that it truly is the highest calling a woman can have. Anyway, I love you so much. I don't tell you that enough...but I do!!! You are amazing. I'm SO thankful to have you as my cousin. I hope you guys have a good Christmas!

The Williams Family said...

Your pictures are so cute! I can't believe how much they've grown. Those family pictures are great!!!

~Tammy~ said...

SOOO CUTE!! They are both getting sooo big! Hope you guys had a fabulous Christmas and rock in the NEW YEAR with those lil pumpkins!!