4 Weeks Old Today

GIDDY-UP, RYLAND!

Weighing in over 8lbs each we present the latest pictures of our little men! Outside the battle of fighting acid reflux all are happy in the Johnson household. We are on a 4 hour feeding schedule (Dr. Denmark), transitioning from our Newborn diapers to our 1s, and outgrowing some of our Newborn clothes!

Nanny is with us until Monday when she and Papaw will return to Virginia. That will be a sad day in our home but we know they will be back.

In the meantime, we are all fighting for sleep and the opportunity to cuddle with these little guys. What joys they are! Thank you, Father!

YES, OUR PROFILES ARE SIMILAR

BUT, FRONT ON, YOU CAN SEE OUR DIFFERENCES...

IT'S FEEDING TIME

NOW, SLEEPING TIME...

(RODDIC)

(RYLAND)

(RYLAND)

Ringing in the New Year

We cannot pretend there is much time to blog these days but we are loving life with these precious sons! Ryland weighed in at 8lb 2oz today and Roddic at 7lb 14.5oz. Something is working right as they continue to sprout!

Thankful for the love and support of friends who have stopped by to bring a meal, help with a feeding, join us for night duty (Becca, you are a saint), or babysit (the Boughey's put a spell on these guys and they slept 5 hours after being with you all...perhaps you should move in)!

Attached are some of the latest photos:

(Roddic is on the left reaching out to touch his brother Ryland's hand and Ryland smirks.)


(Roddic on left and Ryland on Right mimicking each other)
(black and white photo compliments of Melanie Amos)
(Ryland)
(Roddic)
(Becca doing Night Duty)(Jenn and Billy doing yet another Wednesday night babysitting so that we can escape and have some enriching time for our marriage!)

Ryland Douglas Johnson

Photos: compliments of Jenn Boughey

Roddic Jacob Johnson

Photos: compliments of Jenn Boughey

Merry Christmas

It has been a tiring week to say the least. Each day has brought unique challenges, but all the while we are still experiencing such joy from these little ones.

Yesterday was the greatest Christmas of my life. Roddic and Ryland dressed up as Santas and brought great cheer to all who saw them.

Hiccups

One thing our boys continue to do well is have the hiccups.

See what I mean in this video.

Ode to Patsy

In a world where in-laws normally stir up similar feelings to a trip to the dentist, I am pretty sure I have the coolest mother-in-law around. I have known this for years, but over the last week of my children's life it has become even more obvious. After serving us as we were in the hospital last week, Kelly's mom, Patsy, has been staying with us at our home since we returned. She has jumped in head first to feedings, changings, laundry, meals, middle of the night chaos, and pretty much anything else that we need at this time. The best part is that she does this all with such a joyful and selfless heart. Her love for us and for these boys is evidently displayed in her peaceful attitude as she helps out with all the craziness around here. I wish I could give her a medal, or better yet, a vacation for all she has done for us. But I can't give her a vacation, because then she wouldn't be here to help. :)

The boys say "Thank you Nanny!"