Not goodbye forever, but a leave of absence

I started this blog to document Carson and Dean's life for Eric and myself, as well as any of our family and friends who were interested. Its been so fun to update the blog with the twins milestones and events. I have loved all the emails, comments, and all the people that have complimented the blog! Nice to know that the kids have so many fans! However, my last post, was 4th of July! WHY?? The truth is, there is just NOT ENOUGH time!!! AHHH!!! Carson and Dean started walking a couple of months ago, we dropped to only one nap a day, and I started my own side business; touchy tags. During nap time, if I am not doing laundry, cleaning the house, cooking, or eating my first meal of the day and staring into space regrouping, I'm doing work for touchy tags. At night, I always think to upload pictures and update the blog, but I am usually relaxing and down for the count early! So, with that, marguliestwinturtles.blogspot is taking time off. (Clearly, no announcement needed since there hasn't been any post in over 6 weeks).

In closing, here's the latest on Carson and Dean.

1. They are "blabbing" all of the time! They say "uh-oh" 200 x a day and "cracker" 700 x a day. Dean loves to say his version of the word "bubbles" and Carson sings / hums.
2. Ask them where their belly buttons are.
3. Same with nose and head.
4. We just returned from a week in Hilton Head with my family. They LOVED the beach!
5. They say "ma ma" all of the time! (May not sound like a big deal, but they are 16 months old - - I waited a long time for that)
6. They love Elmo.
7. Dean LOVES Meurice. Carson, could care less.
8. Carson is biting now. Correction, Carson is biting Dean now.
9. Dean shakes his head 'NO' alot. (Can't wait until he says it . . . )
10. Eric and I have started to have "dates" with the kids. This past Sunday I took Carson to the pool for some girl time. Eric took Dean out to lunch and then shopping for cologne. (I think Carson and I had the better gig)
11. We start our first gymnastics class tomorrow. Tiny Tumblers
12. One more ear infection and I am going to lose it.
13. We just visited the Durham Life & Science Museum - - they loved it!
14. We've spent 1 - 2 days a week at the pool with a "mothers helper" this summer.
15. They climb up and down the stairs. My arms are enjoying the break.
16. They love to dance. Its precious!
17. 7:30 pm is bedtime. They love going to bed and still are the best sleepers. Thank you sleep GOD!
18. They are the healthiest 16 months old EVER. These 30 week old preemies continue to amaze me and can do anything.
19. To answer the daily question "do you want more kids" . . ." Wouldn't you like to know"!
20. For as tired, dirty, and crazy I am at the end of each day. Being home with them everyday has been the best decision of my life.

Goodbye for now!!!!

PS - - I appreciate your support in spreading the word of touchy tags. www.touchytags.com