Best idea ever!

The babies have been growing so fast and they have totally outgrown their baby tub. So when I was catching up on some of my local multiples moms' blogs(and of course I haven't been able to find the post since) I found a great idea that was easy and free for bathing. The woman has quads and she bathes them 2 at a time in laundry baskets in the tub. (I know it sounds strange but it really is worth trying.)

Well I was about to go out and buy bath rings but figured I would try this first. And wouldn't ya know it...it worked and its fabulous! And I didn't have to buy more baby paraphernalia. SCORE! The babies love it because they can hang onto the sides and have back support. I put a little towel underneath them to help with slipping. This has made my life so much easier!!



The babies have been doing really well with their naps lately. We are still taking about 3 naps a day. We have two short naps (about 1hr each) and one long nap(2-3 hrs). Now the part that can suck is that they don't like to take their long nap at the same time. Sometimes Ella does it in the morning and Beck in the afternoon and vice versa. Every now and then they take it at the same time. I try to put them down at the same time for every nap though.

We are still using HSHHC to an extent and its working for us. The biggest help was learning to put them down an hour after they wake up. I would have NEVER thought to do this and it made all the difference in the world. It gets their day off to the right start and they aren't overtired.

Sleeping at night is slowly improving. We are having a few night here and there where one will sleep through the night. but of course never at the same time. In general they are sleeping longer. We did have to do a little cry it out and it did help, which is how I think we got to the point we are at. Can't wait for the night where they both sleep all night long!




The babies are getting so big so fast, and learning so much so fast. I need it all to slow down! They are just so darn cute, we are all loving this stage. The big kids are having a great time remembering all of the old songs we used to sing. They love singing along with me and by themselves to the babies.

There doesn't seem to be any jealousy between the big kids and the babies. It also helps that whenever the babies see the big kids, they get these great big grins on their faces. Its like the big kids are super stars. You can't help but love being around someone who looks at you like that. They help me out so much. I have to say the age difference between the kids is perfect. I seriously couldn't of planned it better.

Now we are off to child proof the whole house. The ful time crawling could begin at any time and we need to be prepared. Fun fun fun.