Freedom

We've been working on babyproofing the entire downstairs, so that Gavin and Emery can roam the house like other 13 month olds. Unfortunately, it's been difficult (and unsafe) for me to let both of them run around outside of the gated playroom because I can't save both of them from disaster at once. Now that Gavin is starting to walk, Emery is running in circles, and they are understanding much more of what I say, I'm able to keep better control of the situation. This is opposite of what everyone says ("Just wait until they're walking.....it's so much harder."), but it has really opened some new doors for us. I also think that the eyes in the back of my head are more developed. :-) So.......I've been babyproofing, testing (letting them roam), making adjustments, testing some more, etc......

How do you think we're doing? It's hard to see from the small picture, but Emery has the cordless phone in her hand, Gavin is sitting on the window sill holding the remote control, and it appears that Pete has given up and gone to sleep (not really).

Talking to Grandma on the phone. She's learned to put the phone to her ear......even when it's on speaker phone.

Hanging up with Grandma, ready to kick back and relax some more.

Just a bonus picture that I thought was cuteWe've also been able to play in the backyard more easily during the day and we've been trying out new park playgrounds lately. They are a big hit, other than the occasional meltdown because I won't let them climb up to the big slides like the other kids. Oh.....and a few mouthfuls of mulch.

Things are a little different with twins, but we are closer to being able to do "normal things"!