Just when you think you have it figured out it all changes :)

Hmmm how do think this works Sol

Nothing could be truer when it comes to babies. These two definitely keep me on my toes. I guess when you think about it their growth is so rapid its not surprising that change is happening so quickly.

It seems another tooth is on the way for each of them and combine that with a little too much stimulation at the picnic this afternoon and not enough nap time and it equals a good hour to get them both to bed when normally they both go straight down. Of course one would just about drop off and then the other would wake them up again, it certainly made for an interesting skype conversation with Lee-Anne.

Safiya is sitting by herself now, but I put a bean bag behind to stop the occasional fall, Sol hasn't quite got there yet, very close, but maybe its that little bum holding him back :). He is however constantly in crawl position but hasn't quite worked out how to go forward yet. Safiya also seems to like her hand and knees at the moment.

I seem to be getting into a nice routine, only thrown out by lack of sleep or should I say more than the usual lack of sleep. They are both still loving their swim time and today Shammy and I took them for our first family run together.

They both were quite happy in the stroller and seemed to like Shammy's pace, even though they had to stop and start a few times while they waited for Mummy. We are doing the relay marathon again this year and it has been a good motivation for me to get back into running again.

a new water and food proof mat, lets check it out

Its also been nice to have Shammy around more on the weekends as last year it was practically every 2nd weekend plus at least one week night he was working. Having said that he is on call tonight :).

They are both so much fun though, and smile so much we love just spending time with them and every day brings another laugh.

We love you Nanny!

Well it was with a few tears from everyone, Sol and Safiya included, that we said goodbye to Nanny this morning. We have loved having her here so much and Sol and Safiya always had big smiles for Nanny and I know have already gained so much from being with her for the last 6 months.

Shameer and I feel very lucky to have had sooo much help and another friend to share our life with.

We are staying positive though and it will be good for Shammy and I to make our own way through the ups and downs of parenthood, with lots of laughter and I'm sure a few tears along the way. I'm crossing my fingers that they give us a good respite at night time so that we are fresh and ready for the new day :).

They are both pretty happy bubs and are developing little personalities and love their food. Safiya has decided that crying is pointless to get what you want, why not let out a big screech instead :). Sol meanwhile will give her a look like what is that all about and continue playing happily by himself.

They are getting better at sitting but still need support around them and seem to be developing some crawl like motion even if on Sol's part it ends up in a head plant on the ground.

We have Miss Aleesha lined up to cover the 2 mornings I work a week and then a couple of hours on another morning to give me some time out. I'm also planning in enrolling them at the creche at the gym so that they can have some fun playing somewhere different and I can get my exercise in.

We have been making the most of summer with lots of walks at the Lehigh valley parkway and we are now taking the bubs to the pool to have a splash along with us. I'm happy to report that they seem to enjoy this.

With Mum's departure, Shammy has also finished his first year of fellowship, YEY, so hopefully we will be seeing more of him at home. He has an away rotation coming up at Hershey and we will have to work out if this means some exploring at the end of the week for the rest of the family also.

The first 6 months with the twins has been a whirlwind and we look forward to beginning a new stage together and are already looking forward to seeing Nanny in Macungie next Autumn! Safe journey Nanny and give all our cousins in Australia big hugs and kisses and even those that are due soon :)