Twice the Fun: The Miracle of Twins: 7-8 Months

7-8 months was another month of firsts! Both boys started sitting up on their own for several minutes. This was very exciting for us! This meant we were able to get some adorable 7 month pictures with our photographer. And this meant the boys could sit in high chairs like big boys at restaurants, ride in our new side-by-side Combi stroller, and sit on the floor in front of their tree house and lion toys in the playroom. Once the boys discovered they were able to do this, it was all they wanted to do. Many days were spent sitting and playing in the playroom. Also, the ability to sit up on their own meant more fun at bath time! After getting the idea from Pinterest, we tried the boys out sitting in a hamper in the tub. The boys LOVED this!! And this provided a much easier way to get them both bathed at the same time.

High chairs at Casa!

We're sitting on our own!

Cruisin' in our new stroller!

Roar!

Bath time fun!

The boys tried some new foods and snacks during this time. We tried pears in early March. This was an ok fruit, but not as well liked as bananas have been! Carson and Cole tried out Puffs and Gerber yogurt. Both were instant favorites, although it took a while for them to learn how to put the Puffs in their mouths on their own. Lastly, we let them try out some juice in water in their sippy cups. Both boys loved drinking the juice!

This month the boys got to experience some fun new things. They got to swing at Grandpa and Nana's house for the first time. This has become a favorite thing for them to do. Carson and Cole got to experience grass for the first time as well. They really weren't quite sure what to think about it! After a few short minutes they were ready to be picked up off of it. We will try this again when they get a little older:) The most exciting thing the boys experienced this month was the zoo! Although we had to make it a short trip, the boys enjoyed seeing the elephants, giraffes, and all the people walking around. We bought the boys a stuffed giraffe each as well as a onesie with a giraffe on it. We look forward to many more trips to the zoo with them in the future!

Cole says "Wheee!"

Carson says "This is fun!"

First experience with grass...

"This is just....

too prickly:("

Zoo time!

Cole and daddy checking out the elephants

Carson and Cole just keep growing and growing!! During this time period, we had to move the boys up to size 4 diapers!?!?! The boys did go back to sleeping better at night. They got into a pattern of sleeping 10-12 hours at night and taking some 2 hour naps during the day. This was wonderful! And mommy was finally able to rest during the day as well as get chores done around the house. What a difference a little extra sleep makes!