Carrie's update

I am currently writing from Christie's house..the babies are sleeping, Christie is at class, Marc is golfing. I am going to watch the babies for a bit...I'm even going to attempt a feeding by myself. I'm going to try to look around for the new camera Christie got because I'd like to take some photos to go along with this post.. for this post I'm going to try to describe life with multiples, of course from my own perspective as the mom of singles.
First off, there is a lot of stuff involved...double of the basics and just more of the other things you would see in any house with babies. The bat cave is looking more like a day care than a family room. In this room there are: 2 bumbo seats, one large baby swing, an excersaucer, the bouncy thing Quinn so loves, the pack and play, the rocker chair, and a baby gym..and that does not include the toys and blankets, etc. Upstairs in their room they have 2 cribs, 2 dressers, 2 boppys..2 double strollers, 2 high chairs, 2 car seats...see? a lot of stuff! Also, in this case, the vast amount of stuff needed can't be stored away to save for another baby, it is all just outgrown when its time here is done...good for the expectant friends wanting good hand me downs, bad for Christie and Marc who have to buy doubles of things to just give them away in a few months.
I've heard of mom's clubs for multiples that have yard sales or whatever, but I don't think they happen often enough to get what you need in a timely manner.
The other reality check with multiples is that it is really hard to go anywhere even remotely fast. Christie can't run into target with both babies.. their car seats are now to heavy to carry both at the same time..so they require separate trips in and out of the house...not good for a store.
Twins are hard..one is always waiting..parents are always on double duty..but on the positive side..I already see Quinn and Aubrey responding to each other. They relax when the see their sibling, in a way I think it would be easier to leave them, knowing they always have each other..
I feel this way about Walter and Lucy now..when I leave them somewhere, but it took awhile since they were at separate places for awhile.
I can't find the camera..the description of the bat cave does not do it justice, the glory and splendor of all this colored plastic and sweet little animals hanging from bars.. is something you can't miss..I'll have to find a camera and catch you all up another time. For now I have to go, the babies should be waking up any min. and I have to be ready. Have a great weekend.