Looking up

It has been a tough few weeks; colds, fevers, teething, minus temperatures outside and not daring to go to playgroup (those dreaded tummy bugs are still rampant).  We have also had our downstairs bathroom  renovated which disrupts things.  I really am a slave to our routines, something I never thought I had in me.  But the twins need it and I need it to get through the never ending sameness of being a mummy at home.  On the one hand you are never alone but on the other hand it is a lonely life at this time of year. My student friends are all qualified teachers and my working friends have crazy busy schedules.  So weekday visits are now few and far between.  But we still have lots of fun and I keep reminding myself it is only for a few more months.  I know this is a precious time and I do try and appreciate the miracle of it all.  Just somedays it is harder than others.

The twins are doing great.  Emilia has had a fever for the last couple of days; I know this is bad, but me and Jens quite like Emilia with a fever.  When Emilia is ill, her temprament calms down.  She wants to be cuddled, she doesn't moan as much and she seems really content.  Anybody who didn't know her would have absolutely no idea that she was sick.  We don't like the fact that she is feeling bad of course and do everything we can to help her.  But our Emilia is high maintenance and it is nice to get a little break from that.  Her fever had gone today and she was still calm, so who knows, maybe calm Emilia is now here to stay.

Eva is a crazy, wild child.  She tried to dive bomb, headfirst off the back of the sofa the other day.  We cannot take our eyes off them for a second!  She babbles all the time and seems to really love life.   She is not too keen on Emilia though, which is a shame as Emilia wants to kiss her and play and Eva just doesn't want any of it.  Hopefully that will change soon.

My Mum and Dad are coming for a visit next Wednesday and I am really looking forward to seeing them and getting a bit of a break.  I am so lucky to have a Mum who will get up at silly o'clock on grandchild duty; she doesn't want to miss a second :)

Emilia

Me and Emilia just got home from a visit to the hospital.  She has been given the all clear on her hips :) Her x-ray looked perfect and the Dr was pleased with her walking progress.  It is such wonderful news.  

So my little one needs to keep practicing.  They are both so close to being able to walk alone, it is just a matter of confidence now.  I am pretty sure they will be walking all the time when Grandma and Grandad come for their visit in March :)

Emilia has started talking a little bit more, she has started to say Mamma!  Easily one of the most beautiful things I have heard in my lifetime.  She only has eyes for me at the moment, I know it is a phase that will pass but it is a phase I am basking in.  She has started to give us cuddles and kisses too and there is only one thing in life that compares to that - cuddles and kisses from Eva ;)  I love my little girls so much, they are an absolute delight.

Eva is learning new things at a rapid rate now.  She can point out lots of body parts and is able to learn the names of different pictures.  She understands book plots and reacts to the events in some books.  Her favourites are "The tiger that came to tea", "Mog the forgetful cat" and "Jag är inte sömnig".  These books are really quite long but the twins are mesmerized by them.  I can recommend them to anyone (thank you Aunty Sheila and Flor for sending them to us).

The whole family has been ill this week and today I have started to feel like myself again.  Wanja, farmor and farfar have been such a great help, meaning I only needed to do bedtime alone once.  Jens is off today so we have the next three days to all get fully better.  But like I said to the Dr today, if a cold is the only thing we have to moan about then I think life is good and we are very very blessed!

Baby rhythm

As predicted the girls had a great time at baby rhythm! Emilia went around the group, waving at everyone, haha, she is such a social little thing, really brimming with confidence.  As always it took Eva a little longer to get used to a new environment but towards the end of the session she was also sat in the middle of the group, charming the pants off everyone :)

They got well and truly into all of the activities.  My babies sure have rhythm!!

Here are a few pictures: