I'm Still Standing . . .

I have been sick the entire month and therefore, have not been able to blog. I had what the Dr. called a "minor" sinus/viral/respiratory infection. In other words, there was nothing that he could do for me. I can't imagine what a major infection would be like - perhaps then the Dr. would have given me some meds and I would have felt better sooner. Oh well, I am finally better and enjoying the beautiful spring weather.

Georgina is now six months and has started solids. She does not like fruit, and cries when I give it to her. On the other hand, she adores sweet potato, carrots, and squash. Unfortunately for me, this means a lot of orange poop. She is also turning over and rolls around to reach for toys. Is she sleeping through the night? Well . . . sometimes. She is going to bed a lot earlier which is nice - MG and I get some time alone to watch t.v. or read, or just hang out together.

The twins are growing up so fast. They are talking so much more - they can put two words together and are also really trying to use their words as opposed to just pointing and/or grunting. The most amazing thing is that they can understand both English and Italian. I am hoping that they remain bilingual. Each day they become more and more independent - in fact, they fight for their independence and do not want me to help them. I find it so amazing that they learn to do something new almost every single day.

What a difference a year makes!

This picture was taken on the Gs birthday last year. The girls were still sitting in their highchairs, and I remember that I was still nervous about food allergies and was not sure if they would have any reaction to the cupcakes. Last year, they were not walking yet. This year, they are running, jumping, dancing, laughing and getting into all sorts of mischief. They are also making friends, going to school and eating all by themselves.

Michael and I decide to make it tradition to sing to them and have them blow out their birthday candle as soon as they wake up. After we sing them their happy birthdays, we will have them open up one present. Later on that evening, we will take them out to dinner. This year, we took them to Carrabas for dinner. I must admit that I got a bit teary - eyed when the waiters sang 'Tanti Auguri' to them. My one wish is that they don't grow up too fast!

Happy Valentine's Day

We hope that everybody has a happy Valentine's Day!

Ours will be full of love!

Happy 5 Month!

Georgina is now 5 months and I just can't get over how fast she is growing! She can now play in the exersaucer - look at that neck control. It is amazing that in just a few months babies develop so quickly. She has not learned to spin in the exersaucer - I am sure that will be coming soon enough! Her sisters like to get in it also - except that they climb into it and then get stuck and are not able to get back out! They really need to figure that out quick because my back is about to break from all the constant lifting and bending that I am doing.

Georgina can also touch her toes! One day she simply discovered them and ever since then, she enjoys reaching out for them.

Loves, loves, loves to look at her hands. All the time. Her sister, Giuliana, was the same way -was fascinated with her hands.

She has also begun to babble so she no longer sounds like a little kitty cat when she speaks. It is so cute because now she is beginning to sound a bit like her sisters. I find it so amazing that one day she just learns something new - from touching her toes to babbling!

Nightime has been a bit smoother also - she takes her final feeding at 8:00 p.m. and then will fall asleep by 9. She then sleeps until 2ish, will nurse, falls back to sleep - and I have to wake her up in the morning at 8:00 for breakfast with her crazy sisters. She also takes 3 naps a day - totaling about 4 hours of sleep. I am really enjoying her schedule now - my main goal is to get all of their feeding times and their afternoon nap synchronized.

Georgina has also started eating solids - just rice cereal mainly - I have been giving it to her at the same time that her sisters eat their meals. She has definitely gotten a lot easier. Too bad I can't say the same about her sisters - more to follow.

More Rain

Another wet, dreary day here - and of course, the girls do not have school. Why could they not have school on a sunny day? Anyway, I cannot think of anything else to keep them occupied - hopefully there will not be any rain tomorrow . . .

Giuliana painting - Gisella has already gotten tired of it and has taken off and probably into trouble or making a mess elsewhere.

They love their tea parties!

Rainy Day Fun

It has been rainy, wet and cold the past few days and we have not been able to go outside to play. I tried to keep the girls busy with art projects since they are tired of playing with their toys and watching videos. We played with playdo, we painted, colored in coloring books, and had numerous tea parties. Unfortunately we finished all of the above activities in about 30 minutes. It took me longer to clean it all up. Aaagghh! What else is there to do??

We did not actually cook - I put aprons on the girls to keep their clothes, well, close to clean. The hats came with the aprons - they love the entire look.

Future chefs?

Gisella is such a funny girl - she hates the smell of paint! Who taught her to cover her nose? I have no idea . . . the things they pick up at school . . .

Giuliana painting with textured paintbrushes. She is so talented.

Georgina Baptism

January 16th was a very special day for our littlest G - it was the day that she was baptised. Throughout the entire service, she did very well and most importantly, she did not cry when water was poured over her head. Georgina was listening intently to the Deacon. I love the little baptism cap - it is so sweet.

SHe loves to play/look at her hands.

The godparents (my brother, Tony, and my SIL, Larissa) lighting the baptism candle -

My brother holding the candle, he was very serious (probably thinking about all of his godfather duties). Since he was sitting behind me, - I was nervous that he was going to light my hair on fire. Hehe.

Georgina's baptism cake - it was very yummy - strawberries and cream. Too bad she could not have any yet - her sisters really enjoyed it!

Behind the cake are the party favors that Larissa made for us. She did such a great job - they were beautiful. Georgina is blessed to have such loving Godparents.

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