No longer babies

Life has been quite busy, so I'm sorry for the lack of updates.  My brother got married on the 13th.  It was a great day!  I've never seen a bride and groom smile and have as much fun as my brother and his wife did.  We had a great time celebrating with them.  We also gained a nephew that day. My now sister-in-law has a son who is 9.  He is such a sweet boy and we're happy to have him as our nephew!  It was so awesome watching them come together as a new family. 

We've also been trying to get answers and finally get over the boys having intestinal issues (to put it nicely).  Noah still isn't able to have too much dairy, so he's drinking soy or lactose free milk.  Ugh.  It's so much more expensive than milk.  However, it means he doesn't have an upset stomach, so it's worth it.  Nate and I took in stool samples for Aiden and Reese yesterday to show that they have the same thing (c diff) that Noah does.  We're sure they do, so now we wait for the official word.  They will probably all be on antibiotics to get rid of it once and for all.  I can't wait to be rid of this!  On a side note Nate and I laughed so hard while attempting to fill the specimin containters with poop.  As Nate said, "The things we do for our kids.  Unbelievable."  Yes, it was unbelievable and it was also hilarious.

I also have come to the realization that our boys really aren't babies any longer.  Noah is walking all over the house (as of last week) and Reese is starting to.  Aiden talks like crazy.  He can now say Noah, which he says Oah; Moo, which is Ooo; and Reese, which is Eee.  Reese is also saying hot.  Just this morning I asked Aiden if he loved Reese and he went and gave him a hug and kiss.  I almost cried.  There is nothing sweeter than when they love on each other.  For as much as they fight over things, especially toys, it's so fun they love on each other. 

I guess I'm both happy and sad at the realization that they are doing more.  It is so great that I get to be here all the time watching them learn new things.  They are so much fun now.  As much as I miss them being little babies I really don't miss things like not sleeping and constant bottle feeding.  Someone asked me the other day if it gets easier.  I said, "No, it just gets different".  I know, poor grammar.  It's true though.  There are still 3 little boys who need me constantly.  None of them can put on their own shoes, walk to the car, put on a coat, go to the bathroom.  They still need their food cut up, to be put into their beds, etc.  It does get easier in the sense that they can play and entertain themselves.  It just constantly changes.  Who knows what will change by the next time I update this!