Around the House in August

There is no way to preface the following photos except to say that I just love my kids. Quintessential Will (almost 5), Finn (3.5) and Bridget (1.5):

And who can forget Twin A (our boy), shown here at age -12 weeks (and who's head down, at least for now, yippee!):

And his partner in crime, Twin B (our girl):

Closing Out the Summer: July

Before we start digging into our pumpkin lattes, I want to recap a few tidbits from this crazy summer. Here's a visit from the Flemings in July:

Bridget got to use her favorite word, "baby," a lot on cute little Stevie!

Boys on the run

Full house for dinner!

Meanwhile, the current baby of the family has fully assumed her role as our little crazy-haired firecracker. If anyone was meant for the middle child position, it's Miss Bridget, who acts like she's been ruling the roost since before her big brothers came into the world.

July was also the month my three (oldest) kids all started to play together; it was so fun to watch them become a real trio of playmates over the course of the summer.

26 Weeks with Twins and Nooooow I'm Feeling It

It happened a few days ago: I suddenly (seriously, overnight) started to feel all this extra weight. I don't feel mentally slower than I did a month ago, but physically I am FEELING it. I guess a 100% uptick in blood volume plus dozens of pounds all concentrated (for the most part) in the belly PLUS a majority of the day spent on my feet all adds up to feeling like a dad in a '50s sitcom. My dogs are barking. I gotta take a load off. Be a dear and bring me my pipe. Okay, I don't say that last one.

I never used to understand what the big deal was about being on your feet all day. Trust me, I now understand. If you're looking for me, I'll be over here understanding for the next 10-14 weeks!