During the past two weeks we have had our second training nanny. Laura was a big help in the day to day tasks and will no doubt be a confident nanny when she finishes her training. Jacob and Sienna have had Bev and Laurance from Te anau visit during the past week which was great. Great grandad Pirie also stopped in and the kids went to visit Grandad Pirie while he was in hospital with pneumonia.

mmmm Pies

During the week the kids have started on solids Kumara Carrots Pears Baby Rice and apples have been demolished by our two bundles of fun. Carrots seem to be a crowd favourite and the success rate from spoon to stomach is sometimes limited and extra washing created. The kids have outgrown there original sleeping arrangement and are now in independant cots. They have also outgrown their pram and this has been changed to a stroller. Michelle has made several trips to town and is constantly stopped by strangers wanting to have a look at the kids.

Jacob and Sienna getting singing lessons.

Sienna catching up on some R and R

jacob keepin an eye on his super 14 picks.

Both Sienna and Jacob are progressing well. At the last Plunket weigh in sienna had made a large indent in the weight advantage that Jacob held. Jacob has turned into a thumb sucker over the last week and this is suspected to be teeth on the way. Sienna may also be following this path as extra dribbling has started from her too.
We have had a visit from the child development service who routinely see premature kids and all is well in this department.
Both Jacob and Sienna have a extremely active day as Michelle spends her day entertaining them.

mum knows best

Michelle's day to day rituals have paid off for the Pirie Family. Michelle has followed a programme from a book recomended to her by another member of her family with twins and this has paid dividends. Both Jacob and Sienna at five months can now sleep a full twelve hours without waking. This is a great asset and allows Michelle and I a chance to catch our breath and some sleep at nights.
Michelle is still able to supply both kids feeding needs and they continue to thrive. Over the last month or so a number of problems have been worked through and solved contrary to some of the profesionals advice which has gone to show " mother knows best"