The Longs' Way Home

Well, it's official... Eden is crawling! She's been moving/scooting around for a while, but now when she sees something she wants she's off to get it!  It's so cute!  I love laying on the floor and saying, "Come get me!" and she gets this smiley face and off she goes!  Not that I didn't watch her closely before, but now it's essential that I keep tabs on her, otherwise she's off to another room! But that's not all... she's even pulling herself up to standing!  (Did I mention they're not even 6 months old yet????).  It started by Eden crawling over to Drew in the bouncy seat, and just pulling herself up to see him.  Now anything that is on her reach is fair game.   Oh boy!  Needless to say, this weekend is devoted to child-proofing! Now, Drew is starting to get the hang out it as well!  He has been on all fours rocking around, but now he's able to scoot around as well.  He's doing such a good job of trying to catch up to Eden!  I...

As parents of twins, we have become accustomed to being stopped in stores, restaurants, parks, or other venues and having complete strangers admire our babies.  John loves this, being the outgoing person he is, and while I am usually not one for talking to random strangers, I somewhat enjoy "showing off" the results of those nine months of swollen ankles, an overactive bladder, and permanent stretch marks.  Hey, what new mom doesn't like the smiles and ooo's and ahh's of the occasional onlooker? So for the past five months, we've enjoyed those smiles, comments, and the endless "double trouble" repetitions.  We know once they get older, the curiousness of others will diminish, and the fact that they are twins will probably not cross the minds of most strangers, especially with how much Drew is outgrowing little Eden! However, last night we encountered unfamiliar territory.  My parents are visiting, and we decided to head to our local favorite restaura...