Where does the time go?

Has it really been 2 weeks since I posted last?  I honestly don't know where the time has gone.  I guess I owe you an update, huh?

The twins will be 6 months old on Easter Day. They have their 6-month check up on the 14th and I'm assuming the pediatrician will give us the green light to start solids.  I've decided to start trying them anyway and introduced rice cereal and pears this weekend. Not a lot.  Just a taste.  Both kids are definitely interested when we're eating food.   Christopher has started reaching for cups and glasses when we're drinking.  Anyway, both of them gagged and got this look on their faces like I was trying to poison them.  We'll try a little each day and hopefully we'll make some progress.

Christopher

• Smiles and laughs at everything
• Is close to cutting his first tooth
• Can roll from his tummy to his belly
• Can grasp toys
• Loves, loves, loves his Daddy.  They are best buddies

Kendall

• She's still a little more serious but she is smiling and laughing now too
• Loves to play in her "Jump Jump"
• Loves the McDonald's "Filet o' Fish" song
• Is also teething but I think she's probably about 2 weeks behind her brother
• Can also grasp toys

DH started a new job in January and it looks like he will be travelling fairly often.  He took one trip in March and was gone 3 days.  Now, he's leaving Monday, 4/05  and won't be home until Thursday evening.  I tried to solicit help but no one was really available so I'll be alone this time.  Breathe in, breathe out.  It still stresses me out. 

April 9th is my big 4-0 birthday.  It wasn't bothering me until about 2 weeks ago.  Make a note to yourself that it's not wise to schedule multiple doctor's appointments before a significant birthday. 

1. Routine eye exam.  I have horrible eyesight and my prescription changed slightly.  My doctor told me that if I have to go up any more, I'd probably be looking at the possibility of bi-focals.  Nice.
2. I've had this red, scaly, patchy "rash" on my arms for several years.  It doesn't itch or hurt so I've just ignored it.  I figured it was eczema and psoriosis?  Any way, I decided to have it looked at last week.  Um yeah.  That's NOT what it is.  It's something called Disseminated Superficial Actinic Porokeratosis (DSAP).  It's an uncommon, hereditary "super sensitivity" to the sun.  It occurs most often on sun damaged skin, which explains why it's on my arms.  In 10-15% of cases, it can turn to squamous cell carcinoma so the doctor took a chunk out of my arm for a biopsy.  I won't get the results until April 12th.  The doctor said it's not considered a serious condition but I will have to wear 30+ SPF any time I'm in the sun. 

I got a new camera for Christmas and I'm still learning how to take decent photos with it.  I decided to have a little photo shoot today. 

Christopher

Kendall