Hi....
Yes, we're all still alive, and yes, we're incredibly busy! My boys are thriving. Atticus has had some health problems requiring a few more hospitalizations and surgeries, but we think all of that is in the past now. Damien hasn't even had so much as a cold.
They're so big now--Atticus has more than tripled his birthweight and is finally on the regular (adjusted) growth charts. Damien is not about to accept the title of "little brother" and has eaten his merry way into the 85th percentile for height, and 43rd for weight.
They both make adorable talk-y noises, have big huge grins, despise tummy time, roll over, put things in their mouth, etc. Damien can sit unassisted, though Atticus cannot. (However, since Atticus has *still* spent more time in the hospital than out of it, including nearly 4 whole weeks from ages 3.5-4.5 months being intubated and under heavy sedation, I think he's doing simply amazingly well.)
I still think of you all and occasionally have time to read a blog or two. If any of you are on Facebook and would like to get updates from there, let me know!