A Day in the Life...With Twins

Lately, several people have asked what I do all day at home with twins. (The statement usually is something like, "I don't know how you do it.") Well, here is a peek into what our day typically looks like. It's very different from our days 7 months ago!

6:00 AM-Boys are talking in the nursery. I get my breakfast together, then go change them.
6:30- Nurse, then playtime!

(Micah on left, Eli on right)

7:45- Feed boys rice cereal with avocado and applesauce.
8:15- Check diapers, read stories, rock and sing.
8:30- Nap time. I get a shower, a cup of coffee, time to check e-mail and complete a few tasks on the 'to do' list.

(Micah)
10:00- Eli wakes.
10:15- Micah wakes.
10:20- Nurse, then check diapers before going to the grocery store.
11:15- Arrive at store and attempt to shop while entertaining strangers' comments/questions (i.e. "Are they twins?" "They sure do look alike." "I bet he's the one who _____." "You don't look like you could have twins" "What are their names?" "How old are they?" "Do twins run in your family?" "Were you expecting twins?" And my favorite, "You sure have your hands full, don't you?"--this comes without an offer to help, of course!)
12:15 PM- Back at home, unload boys and groceries. Put groceries away while boys play. Meanwhile, steam peas for lunch. Puree said peas and mix with pureed carrots.
12:40- Boys eat peas and carrots for lunch.
1:00- Check diapers, read stories, rock and sing.
1:15- Nap time. I get lunch (outside because it's so nice!), time to check e-mail, and rest a little (or not!).

(Eli)
2:00- Micah wakes up screaming; wakes Eli. Nurse both, then playtime!
3:45- Load boys in stroller and take Buddy for a walk.
4:15- Home. Boys play while I peel and puree pears.

(Micah rolled to the toy basket.)

5:00- Check diapers, nurse, play.

(Micah on left, Eli on right)

6:00- Feed Buddy. Boys play in bouncers while I eat dinner.
6:30- Boys eat oatmeal and pears.
7:00- Paul’s home from basketball/softball practice to play with boys.
7:15- Check diapers, read stories, rock and sing.
7:30- Nurse before bed.
8:00- Boys in bed, asleep. Now, I can do the laundry and dishes, and catch up with Paul.
10:00- Bed time for me, too!

See? It's not too bad. We're never bored and we have plenty of time for cuddles and kisses, tickles and giggles!