"He ain't fat, he's my brudder!"

Hi everyone. We thought we would give another update because today was a big day for the Graf Quad Squad (and because we like to spoil you, Erin). We now have half of the crew together. Pius busted out of the NICU today and we were all so excited. They both slept for the first 4 hours together. Monica had an appointment so I took the two of them under my wing. I think Monica actually wanted to test me as much as Pius and Forrest. The kids both took their entire bottles, were diapered, clothed, relatively clean, and the house was still standing when she got home. I, on the other hand, was curled up in the corner in the fetal position sucking my thumb and calling out for my mom. Just kidding. The boys made it very easy on me. They both slept the entire time. As soon as Mom came walking through the door though, they heard a voice they both knew and trusted and they were wide awake and ready to eat again.

All four of them continue to eat well and are doing remarkable considering they aren't even supposed to be born yet. They would have been due on January 21st. As for their names, many are probably wondering where we came up with such "odd" names. We agree, they are kind of different. We thought that we would use this post to enlighten everyone on the childrens' namesakes. Pius James is named after my maternal grandfather, Pius (Papa) Selenke, and Moni's father, Roger (Papa) James Haag. Forrest Michael is named after Moni's maternal granddad, Forrest Dewey, and my father, Michael (Gampy Stubby) Graf. Danna Lynn is named after Moni's maternal grandma whom they called "Dana", Doris Dewey, and my mother Vicki Lynn Graf. And FYI, Danna is pronounced like "Anna" with a D. Laine Ryan is named after my maternal grandmother, Elaine "GG Bucko" Selenke, Aunt Lainie and Ryan Seacrest (we really love American Idol, it has NOTHING to do with Uncle Ryno Graf). Just kidding...I hate American Idol.

Pius and Forrest's first meeting away from the hospital.

Forrest a touch unhappy about sharing the spotlight.

Now Forrest is deciding if Pius can be trusted in his Boppy circle.

Forrest is still a little weirded out. Pius is thinking it may be a little harder to eat Forrest than it would have been to eat Laine.

Forrest is finally warming up to him, little does he know of Pius's dinner plans.

Thank you to everyone who has left comments. Even those who we don't know that have commented, it is good to know we have thoughts and prayers coming to us from all over the world (don't worry German peeps Tina and Maik, and Emmy and Andy, we know who you are).

We can't think of anyway to end this other than to say what we have already said and MEANT a thousand times. We love everyone, thank everyone, and can't wait to get home.

The Graf Quad Squad