Six Months Ago Today...

Six months ago today, my beautiful boys were born. Some parts of it I remember like it was yesterday, some parts I don't want to remember, but most of it, I never want to forget. I remember meeting my boys for the first time, holding their little heads in my hand, watching with surprise as they wrapped their tiny fingers around mine.

Noah

Oliver

They were in the hospital for four weeks (Oliver) and five weeks (Noah). The hospital staff was amazing, but we couldn't wait to take them home!

Then, before our very eyes, they grew, and grew, and grew! I look at their preemie clothes, which hung on them when they were discharged, and can hardly believe how big they've gotten! Noah, born at 4 pounds 4 ounces, is now 15 pounds 4 ounces, and Oliver, born at 2 pounds 13 ounces, is now 12 pounds 5 ounces!

At six months, some of their favorite activities include grabbing toys hanging from their play gym, putting anything and everything in their mouths, watching the mobile above the changing table, looking and going outside on walks, and wrestling with each other. They are starting to notice one another and the world around them more and more, and are getting close to being able to sit up unsupported. Noah can roll over, and Oliver is a champion breastfeeder! I feel so truly blessed to be able to stay home with them and watch them learn and develop each day, and I can't wait to see what the future has in store for us!

Here are some pictures of them today, on their six month birthday. We thought it would be overkill to invite people over and have a party, but we did make brownies, and the boys enjoyed them vicariously.