Recently I have been trying to teach the girls to give hugs. They love to give 5, and even knuckles or pounds, but hugs some how escaped them. The faces they would make when I would say "give Mommy a hug" were priceless. Some thing in between, "what the ____ did you just say" and "Is that English?"! Hilarious.
Then I started picking up each of their arms and putting them around my neck and squeezing them, and saying "hugs". Then I would walk away and a few minutes later, I would put my arms out toward either of them and say "hugs?" and the first time the kinda just leaned in, head first, and left their arms down by their sides and let me squeeze them. Then after a weeks they would put their hands on my shoulders and half hug me. Then one day, they both did it correctly and I was so happy! Yay, my girls know what a hug is, and how to give one.
Well that joy was short lived. I am now being snubbed for hugs! What, they aren't even two yet. This can't be happening, I am their mom, they love me, they are supposed to want to hug me! :( Well, I think they like the control I have just given them. The other day I asked Izzy for a hug and she walked up to me, started to lift her arms, and then laughed at me and turned and ran away. I had just been snubbed by my 22 month old!
Two days later, I realized I was not the only one she was doing this to. Miss Alexa, was playing with her sister and suddenly she just puts her arms out towards Izzy, and was just waiting for a hug. I was watching her and thought this was the cutest moment I had experienced yet with the twins. I was getting all warm with pride and emotion, and then just as quickly as Lexi had presented this cute, and lovable, and genuine moment, Izzy crushed it. She walked toward Lexa like she was going hug her back and then at the last minute turned away from her and laughed. Poor Lexa, she was snubbed too.
Don't worry I didn't leave her hanging, I hugged her enough for Izzy too! These girls are too funny some times!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Two amazing little girls
As we approach the girls' birthday I am in awe at what they know. They have great memories, and love puzzles. They are constantly amazing me when they associate two different actions or events. Like putting shoes on happens before we go in the car; so even though we could just be going outside to play, they always ask "Car?" when I put their shoes on. They associate when certain activities occur. Also amazing to me is when we are putting something together in one room and a piece is missing I will ask Izzy or Lexi to "go get me the _____" and they run into their play room and hunt and dig through all their toys until they find the exact item we need. It is amazing.
Everyday brings something new, and I love being there with them to experience it as it happens. The other day Alexa walked up to me and pointed to a cabinet in the kitchen and said "nack" and at first I didn't get it, I was puzzled...and then I got it. They had just gotten up from their nap, and it was snack time. She was pointing to the cabinet where I keep their snack cups! It was so cute.
Lexa has also discovered how to take her diaper off, in the middle of the night, but hasn't quite figured out putting it back on...I guess we have to take the good with the bad, right?
As of right now, this moment, their three favorite words to say are duck, dog, and ball...but that could all change tomorrow! A few new words and phrases for them are "excuse me", which Alexa says "me me", and nose but for both Is and Lexa it comes out as "no". Elmo= "mo mo", and boobs/boobies, yes, the girls like to say boobs/boobies. "bobos"
Everyday brings something new, and I love being there with them to experience it as it happens. The other day Alexa walked up to me and pointed to a cabinet in the kitchen and said "nack" and at first I didn't get it, I was puzzled...and then I got it. They had just gotten up from their nap, and it was snack time. She was pointing to the cabinet where I keep their snack cups! It was so cute.
Lexa has also discovered how to take her diaper off, in the middle of the night, but hasn't quite figured out putting it back on...I guess we have to take the good with the bad, right?
As of right now, this moment, their three favorite words to say are duck, dog, and ball...but that could all change tomorrow! A few new words and phrases for them are "excuse me", which Alexa says "me me", and nose but for both Is and Lexa it comes out as "no". Elmo= "mo mo", and boobs/boobies, yes, the girls like to say boobs/boobies. "bobos"
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Just when you think you have it figured out...
In my previous post I was describing my ever so independent Isabel, and our cuddly Lexi and before the post was two weeks old, everything changed! This past week I have noticed that Isabel has been spending more time in my lap and has been wanting me to hold her a lot more. It then dawned on me, that Lexi won't even give me a high five when I ask for it lately! Whoo, and I thought I was starting to figure them out! I guess my mommy lesson this week is not to get too comfortable with the way things are because they won't be that way for long!
I also realized this week, that my girls are moving into independent exploration mode and that they don't always want mommy to tag along. In fact, they don't always want to explore with each other either. I'm finding it harder to adjust and to just hang back and watch from a distance then I thought it would be. They are so strong, and so daring, and I just want to protect them...but I also don't want to smother them or stifle their independence and social skills. The difficulty of this time is taking me by surprise.
We found a great park about 30 minutes from our new house and it is great because it is set up for all ages. The jungle gyms all have ramps that run through them, and at each transition platform their is a slide. The first of which is only about 1.5 feet off the ground and is meant for the first time slider. Each ramp then leads to a slide that that is slightly greater in pitch until you get to one that is about 25ft high and goes almost straight down. There are probably 15 different slides at different heights in between. The ground is covered in rubber, and it is really great for kids of all ages.
The other day we took the girls there, and they had so much fun. They didn't want to hold our hands, or wait for us, they were ready to run! I'm just not so sure we were ready for it. I can't wait to take them there again, unfortunately we forgot the camera, but plan to go back again soon.
We are practicing new words, and trying new things, everyday is an adventure. The girls are loving our neighbors, there are 7 girls from 4 different houses, that range in age from 8-11 years old, and two little boys ages 4 and 5. The elementary school-aged girls just love our daughters, they are always very excited when we bring the girls outside to play, and now we find the girls asking us to go play with the other kids. I feel our time as the complete and utter center of their universe us coming to an end! Next thing you know they will be asking for an allowance and for a ride to the movies with their friends (some of which may eventually be boys!).
Life is change; I am just trying to embrace it!
I also realized this week, that my girls are moving into independent exploration mode and that they don't always want mommy to tag along. In fact, they don't always want to explore with each other either. I'm finding it harder to adjust and to just hang back and watch from a distance then I thought it would be. They are so strong, and so daring, and I just want to protect them...but I also don't want to smother them or stifle their independence and social skills. The difficulty of this time is taking me by surprise.
We found a great park about 30 minutes from our new house and it is great because it is set up for all ages. The jungle gyms all have ramps that run through them, and at each transition platform their is a slide. The first of which is only about 1.5 feet off the ground and is meant for the first time slider. Each ramp then leads to a slide that that is slightly greater in pitch until you get to one that is about 25ft high and goes almost straight down. There are probably 15 different slides at different heights in between. The ground is covered in rubber, and it is really great for kids of all ages.
The other day we took the girls there, and they had so much fun. They didn't want to hold our hands, or wait for us, they were ready to run! I'm just not so sure we were ready for it. I can't wait to take them there again, unfortunately we forgot the camera, but plan to go back again soon.
We are practicing new words, and trying new things, everyday is an adventure. The girls are loving our neighbors, there are 7 girls from 4 different houses, that range in age from 8-11 years old, and two little boys ages 4 and 5. The elementary school-aged girls just love our daughters, they are always very excited when we bring the girls outside to play, and now we find the girls asking us to go play with the other kids. I feel our time as the complete and utter center of their universe us coming to an end! Next thing you know they will be asking for an allowance and for a ride to the movies with their friends (some of which may eventually be boys!).
Life is change; I am just trying to embrace it!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Shining differences!
The differences in the girls are showing more and more everyday. Isabel is a loner, and extremely independent. Alexa on the other hand, loves to play WITH you, and likes for us to participate in things along side her. Isabel can be more soft spoken, and tends to be very sensitive (I know most of you are thinking "she must get that from Deb"!!), Alexa conversely likes to yell many of the words she is learning and on occasion has been known to just scream very loudly just because it makes her laugh (clearly taking after Doug here!). I have never seen a child who loves to laugh as much as our Alexa.
The girls are very very curious these days, and constantly trying to repeat words that we say. Some of their favorites, are bye bye, book, car, up, Elmo, Daddy and Mommy. Although they are both saying all these words, they come out very differently from each of the girls. When you ask Izzy to say Mommy, she gets these really big, doey eyes, and softly lets out "ma ma". Very cute, and melts my heart each time. Then we'll ask Alexa to say Mommy and she says "MAA!" in her loudest voice. Hilarious the first couple of times you hear it. Bye bye is another funny one, with Izzy she takes her time and then finally uttering "buh bye" and Lexi letting out "BAHYE", again loudly, but this time with a southern twang!
We are really enjoying reading still, but have added signing videos to our list of favorite things to do. They both like the videos and have picked up a lot of signing through them, but of the two girls Lexi is mesmerized by the videos. When she wants to watch a video, or if you say the word video, she will come up to you grunting, and clasping her arms in front of her like she is cradling a baby and then rocks her arms back and forth. This is the sign for baby and is used in the theme song for the videos. They are really into associating signs with the things that go along with them. For example, whenever I ask the girls if they want to go in the car, Lexi usually will first make the sign for car, and then she will go over to the closet that contains our shoes and jackets, and she immediately starts making the sign for shoes. I think she does this because we always put our shoes on to go in the car, so she relates them and occasionally confuses them!
Isabel loves to find the missing item in a group, or if you are holding part of a toy and you ask her to find the other parts she will go get them and bring them all to you. She is a snuggler, and finds complete happiness just sitting in your lap. She can be much slower to warm up to people, but when she does she becomes quite the little flirt, and hams it up! She is a GREAT eater, but appears to be more petite than Lexi, we often comment that we wonder where she is putting it all! She adores puzzles, and enjoys reading, but if you throw her on your knee and bounce her around or twist her up and flip her over, she is in hog heaven! I think she is going to be a roller coaster girl!
The girls are very very curious these days, and constantly trying to repeat words that we say. Some of their favorites, are bye bye, book, car, up, Elmo, Daddy and Mommy. Although they are both saying all these words, they come out very differently from each of the girls. When you ask Izzy to say Mommy, she gets these really big, doey eyes, and softly lets out "ma ma". Very cute, and melts my heart each time. Then we'll ask Alexa to say Mommy and she says "MAA!" in her loudest voice. Hilarious the first couple of times you hear it. Bye bye is another funny one, with Izzy she takes her time and then finally uttering "buh bye" and Lexi letting out "BAHYE", again loudly, but this time with a southern twang!
We are really enjoying reading still, but have added signing videos to our list of favorite things to do. They both like the videos and have picked up a lot of signing through them, but of the two girls Lexi is mesmerized by the videos. When she wants to watch a video, or if you say the word video, she will come up to you grunting, and clasping her arms in front of her like she is cradling a baby and then rocks her arms back and forth. This is the sign for baby and is used in the theme song for the videos. They are really into associating signs with the things that go along with them. For example, whenever I ask the girls if they want to go in the car, Lexi usually will first make the sign for car, and then she will go over to the closet that contains our shoes and jackets, and she immediately starts making the sign for shoes. I think she does this because we always put our shoes on to go in the car, so she relates them and occasionally confuses them!
Isabel loves to find the missing item in a group, or if you are holding part of a toy and you ask her to find the other parts she will go get them and bring them all to you. She is a snuggler, and finds complete happiness just sitting in your lap. She can be much slower to warm up to people, but when she does she becomes quite the little flirt, and hams it up! She is a GREAT eater, but appears to be more petite than Lexi, we often comment that we wonder where she is putting it all! She adores puzzles, and enjoys reading, but if you throw her on your knee and bounce her around or twist her up and flip her over, she is in hog heaven! I think she is going to be a roller coaster girl!
Sunday, April 04, 2010
Random Spring Fun
We have had some really great weather in the past few weeks and have really enjoyed our time outside. Here are few pictures I thought you all might enjoy.
Easter Bunny 2010 Photo
The girls had a blast at the Easter Bunny, can't you see it in their faces?!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
18 Months old Stats
The girls are healthy and doing great, here are their stats:
Isabel is 33 inches tall (80th percentile), and weighs 23 lbs, 8 oz. (40th percentile), and still has a big head! :) 48.7 cm (90th percentile!)
Alexa is 34 inches tall (95th percentile), and weighs 24 lbs, 10 oz. (60th percentile), and has a slightly smaller head at 47.6 cm (75th percentile).
The measurements really make them sound much different in size then they are. I don't see the inch difference when they are running around, but you can tell Lexi fills out the pants a little more than Izzy.
We have been having a lot of fun playing outside in this great weather and are headed out again this afternoon! We'll try to get some pictures!
Isabel is 33 inches tall (80th percentile), and weighs 23 lbs, 8 oz. (40th percentile), and still has a big head! :) 48.7 cm (90th percentile!)
Alexa is 34 inches tall (95th percentile), and weighs 24 lbs, 10 oz. (60th percentile), and has a slightly smaller head at 47.6 cm (75th percentile).
The measurements really make them sound much different in size then they are. I don't see the inch difference when they are running around, but you can tell Lexi fills out the pants a little more than Izzy.
We have been having a lot of fun playing outside in this great weather and are headed out again this afternoon! We'll try to get some pictures!
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
18 months old
Today the girls turn 18 months old, and I am reminded of all the BIG things that are about to happen in their lives, concepts they are going to start learning, and the growth that is in our very near future, and I can't help but smile.
I am really looking forward to the next six months. Today we ordered their very first potty chair, along with their very first potty book, and I never thought I could look forward to this but somehow I am. I am planning to take the laid back approach and just make the potty available to them, and see if their curiosity is piqued naturally. Please let the potty gods shine down on us!! :)
We are officially packing up all things sized 12-18 months, and are getting ready to move from size 4 to size 5 diapers. Just 18 months ago I was clueless as to what any of that meant! I sometimes miss my 5 lb. peanuts, but am really enjoying all the exciting firsts that are happening, and the actual comprehension that is taking place. It is so amazing to see it happen, the moment it clicks. I love to watch them, and listen to them jabber and even more to hear them laugh. They are amazing little girls, and are two very very bright spots in a sometimes gloomy/demanding/tiring day.
They are quite the little helpers these days, reminding me that they need to brush three times a day (still perfecting this, it is a crazy sight!), and they are so quick to find any pair of shoes that isn't in a closet or the laundry room and they pick them up, and then do whatever is necessary to get your attention so they can 1)show you they aren't where they are supposed to be and 2)have you open the door so they can put them away! They are just starting to get the concept that specific items go in specific places, like puzzles on the shelf, and balls in the plastic bin, but they don't get it completely. It's new, so we will take our time, but they are on their way to being girls who will one day put all of their toys away themselves because they understand where each and everyone of them goes.
I love to look forward, but also love to look back! I couldn't love these two little angels more if I tried! They have a doctor's appointment next week, I will update their stats then. Here is a look back in pictures of the last 18 months, what a ride it has been...
Lexi
Izzy
September 2008
Isabel Rita Hartig
Alexa Marley Hartig
October 2008
November 2008
December 2008
January 2009
February 2009
March 2009
April 2009
May 2009
June 2009
July 2009
August 2009
September 2009
October 2009
November 2009
December 2009
January 2010
February 2010
March 2010
I am really looking forward to the next six months. Today we ordered their very first potty chair, along with their very first potty book, and I never thought I could look forward to this but somehow I am. I am planning to take the laid back approach and just make the potty available to them, and see if their curiosity is piqued naturally. Please let the potty gods shine down on us!! :)
We are officially packing up all things sized 12-18 months, and are getting ready to move from size 4 to size 5 diapers. Just 18 months ago I was clueless as to what any of that meant! I sometimes miss my 5 lb. peanuts, but am really enjoying all the exciting firsts that are happening, and the actual comprehension that is taking place. It is so amazing to see it happen, the moment it clicks. I love to watch them, and listen to them jabber and even more to hear them laugh. They are amazing little girls, and are two very very bright spots in a sometimes gloomy/demanding/tiring day.
They are quite the little helpers these days, reminding me that they need to brush three times a day (still perfecting this, it is a crazy sight!), and they are so quick to find any pair of shoes that isn't in a closet or the laundry room and they pick them up, and then do whatever is necessary to get your attention so they can 1)show you they aren't where they are supposed to be and 2)have you open the door so they can put them away! They are just starting to get the concept that specific items go in specific places, like puzzles on the shelf, and balls in the plastic bin, but they don't get it completely. It's new, so we will take our time, but they are on their way to being girls who will one day put all of their toys away themselves because they understand where each and everyone of them goes.
I love to look forward, but also love to look back! I couldn't love these two little angels more if I tried! They have a doctor's appointment next week, I will update their stats then. Here is a look back in pictures of the last 18 months, what a ride it has been...
Lexi
Izzy
September 2008
Isabel Rita Hartig
Alexa Marley Hartig
October 2008
November 2008
December 2008
January 2009
February 2009
March 2009
April 2009
May 2009
June 2009
July 2009
August 2009
September 2009
October 2009
November 2009
December 2009
January 2010
February 2010
March 2010
Monday, March 08, 2010
Another month has passed, WOW!
The girls are trying to say a few words, definitely not Mommy, and occasionally Daddy, mostly "Gog"=Dog or Jeorgie, "Ca or Ga"=car, and the all time classic..."Ba"=Ball! I can feel it, they are at the edge and ready to dive head first into talking, and if they are more like me than Doug we are all in some serious trouble!
I have a new signing video that we have started to watch and they really seem to like the signs in this one. "Hat" is their favorite, and they get it right everytime, and mostly just really like when we are so proud of them and the get lots of "good girls" from us, so I guess it's the reaction that they love! For some reason they aren't catching on to "please", "thank you", and "sorry". Hmmm, I hope that isn't a warning of some sort?!
Both girls are happy kids, and funny in their own ways. Isabel is a little sassy girl, she loves to cross her arms, and roll her eyes, although some times she doesn't even know why she is doing it. She'll strut through a room, swinging her arm with attitude, and is already pretty good at the could shoulder. I make her sound angry, but she isn't, she just has attitude! At 18 months old it is cute, hopefully she outgrows it before it isn't! She is also our energetic explorer. She is the first to try everything! Her most recent accomplishment is being able to climb up on chairs and couches all by herself. She is not scared at all and loves to jump and move around on top of furniture as if she can't fall.
Lexi is way more cautious! She is very timid and doesn't like to try too many things on her own. Eventually after seeing Isabel do something for a while she will get around to trying it, but for the most part she is content letting us lift her onto the couch or a chair, and has no problem letting us do things for her. She likes to be served, and catered to. :) Lexi has a little bit of a mean streak in her when she get's upset or can't have something from Isabel. Twice this past week she has scratched Izzy's face on purpose! So I see a little refereeing in our near future!
Mostly they are great toddlers, who play together very well, and make me smile even on the hard days. We are all very much looking forward to spring, and getting outside. We just need to find the closest park! We went for a wagon ride around the new neighborhood the other day, and did a little exploring down a path in the woods that surround our house, but there is more to see and lots of fun adventures ahead of us this year.
I hope to update pictures soon, check the link later this week. I will try to get through Feb loaded by then.
I have a new signing video that we have started to watch and they really seem to like the signs in this one. "Hat" is their favorite, and they get it right everytime, and mostly just really like when we are so proud of them and the get lots of "good girls" from us, so I guess it's the reaction that they love! For some reason they aren't catching on to "please", "thank you", and "sorry". Hmmm, I hope that isn't a warning of some sort?!
Both girls are happy kids, and funny in their own ways. Isabel is a little sassy girl, she loves to cross her arms, and roll her eyes, although some times she doesn't even know why she is doing it. She'll strut through a room, swinging her arm with attitude, and is already pretty good at the could shoulder. I make her sound angry, but she isn't, she just has attitude! At 18 months old it is cute, hopefully she outgrows it before it isn't! She is also our energetic explorer. She is the first to try everything! Her most recent accomplishment is being able to climb up on chairs and couches all by herself. She is not scared at all and loves to jump and move around on top of furniture as if she can't fall.
Lexi is way more cautious! She is very timid and doesn't like to try too many things on her own. Eventually after seeing Isabel do something for a while she will get around to trying it, but for the most part she is content letting us lift her onto the couch or a chair, and has no problem letting us do things for her. She likes to be served, and catered to. :) Lexi has a little bit of a mean streak in her when she get's upset or can't have something from Isabel. Twice this past week she has scratched Izzy's face on purpose! So I see a little refereeing in our near future!
Mostly they are great toddlers, who play together very well, and make me smile even on the hard days. We are all very much looking forward to spring, and getting outside. We just need to find the closest park! We went for a wagon ride around the new neighborhood the other day, and did a little exploring down a path in the woods that surround our house, but there is more to see and lots of fun adventures ahead of us this year.
I hope to update pictures soon, check the link later this week. I will try to get through Feb loaded by then.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
So little time...
These girls are growing up so fast, I wish like so many that have come before me, that I too could just slow things down a bit. The girls are crazy, and exciting, energetic and sweet, and growing like weeds! We have been without internet for a few months now, so I haven't been updating the blog like I should be. I apologize to all those far away, we miss you too!!
Our little angels are on the move, and learning like crazy. I have found myself at many moments reminding myself that "they are watching"! They are so impressionable right now I am tortured thinking I will teach them 1) to over-react to situations 2)anger or worse yet 3) to be unkind. I hope I can curb my behavior in time to show them how to be polite, kind, giving and happy toddlers! Wish me luck!
They are almost out of the 12-18 month size, but the 18-24 months sizes are just a little on the baggy side for them. So I just roll up the sleeves or pant legs, rather than trying to squeeze them into the size below! The girls love shoes; whether they are mine, Doug's or theirs, they LOVE shoes.
Their favorite things right now, are pointing to their different body parts when Mommy or Daddy say "where is your (fill in the blank)?", their favorite one is still the nose! Isabel really likes her belly button, still, and everyone elses too. She will lift up anyones shirt and stick her head underneath to try to find their bellybutton! It is embarrassing, and adorable all at once. Alexa LOVES to have someone chase her. The only real issue here is that she likes to look back over her shoulder to make sure you are still coming after her and has run into many a wall! She is a very very happy baby, loves to laugh and smile. Isabel on the other hand, is a bit more serious, and can give some looks that could kill! She is into rolling her eyes right now, but for no reason. She is onry and surly one minute and cuddly and loving the next. I wonder where she gets that hot/cold attitude?
Their favorite toys are the shape sorters, and BOOKS, they love books. Isabel would prefer if I only read to her, she can be bossy like that. Occasionally when Lexi brings me a book to read her (or for me to hold so she can turn the pages much faster than I can read what is on them), Isabel will sit or stand on it. Lexi has her moments too, but they were meant to understand eachother! Oh girls! Cause and effect, and also opposites are very fun for them too. They have a new toy that we got them for their new play room, it has a light switch that they love to turn on and off, and a window they like to open and close, and a doorbell they like to ring. It's a great toy and the girls are loving it! Next, I am hoping to get them an easel and art supplies, so we'll see.
More to come...
Our little angels are on the move, and learning like crazy. I have found myself at many moments reminding myself that "they are watching"! They are so impressionable right now I am tortured thinking I will teach them 1) to over-react to situations 2)anger or worse yet 3) to be unkind. I hope I can curb my behavior in time to show them how to be polite, kind, giving and happy toddlers! Wish me luck!
They are almost out of the 12-18 month size, but the 18-24 months sizes are just a little on the baggy side for them. So I just roll up the sleeves or pant legs, rather than trying to squeeze them into the size below! The girls love shoes; whether they are mine, Doug's or theirs, they LOVE shoes.
Their favorite things right now, are pointing to their different body parts when Mommy or Daddy say "where is your (fill in the blank)?", their favorite one is still the nose! Isabel really likes her belly button, still, and everyone elses too. She will lift up anyones shirt and stick her head underneath to try to find their bellybutton! It is embarrassing, and adorable all at once. Alexa LOVES to have someone chase her. The only real issue here is that she likes to look back over her shoulder to make sure you are still coming after her and has run into many a wall! She is a very very happy baby, loves to laugh and smile. Isabel on the other hand, is a bit more serious, and can give some looks that could kill! She is into rolling her eyes right now, but for no reason. She is onry and surly one minute and cuddly and loving the next. I wonder where she gets that hot/cold attitude?
Their favorite toys are the shape sorters, and BOOKS, they love books. Isabel would prefer if I only read to her, she can be bossy like that. Occasionally when Lexi brings me a book to read her (or for me to hold so she can turn the pages much faster than I can read what is on them), Isabel will sit or stand on it. Lexi has her moments too, but they were meant to understand eachother! Oh girls! Cause and effect, and also opposites are very fun for them too. They have a new toy that we got them for their new play room, it has a light switch that they love to turn on and off, and a window they like to open and close, and a doorbell they like to ring. It's a great toy and the girls are loving it! Next, I am hoping to get them an easel and art supplies, so we'll see.
More to come...
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Merry Christmas 2009
The girls went to see Santa last week, Isabel was not impressed nor entertained by the whole thing, and Alexa liked it, sort of...after we convinced her she did...well sort of!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Wonderful Wobblers
Well the girls are off and running, uh, I mean wobbling. They love to practice walking around, and when one sees the other they too need to "try it". Their newest accomplishment is walking around with toys in their hands. The bigger the toy, the better. Yesterday I caught Alexa trying to lift up the "walk behind" toy to carry it across the room, I couldn't stop laughing. The sight of two 14 month old girls "one up-ing" each other is hilarious, I am so thankful to have these two in our lives; they are the source of so much laughter, and countless smiles.
We are all getting ready for the big move, and the College Park house seems to be closing in on us! Can't wait to have more room, especially for these wobbling girls. They are ready for some real space, I am not sure I am, but they are.
Isabel's latest "favorite thing" is taking things away from Lexi, or you, and then handing them back. She will let you hold onto the item for as long as she sees fit, and then takes it away again, only to then hand it back to you. I am seeing a glimpse into my future of "the Why's?". Alexa just loves to laugh, she loves when Isabel does something silly, and she cracks up. She likes to be startled, or scared, because it makes her laugh. The two of them are a great pair because Izzy likes to try to make you laugh, so they are both very happy in their respective roles!
They are both growing like weeds, we are in the 12-18 month size now, and suspect by the end of the year we might be starting to outgrow it! We have two happy and very healthy toddlers, and could not be happier about it. We are planning to make a visit to see Santa in early December and will post pictures then.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone, we have SO much to be thankful for.
We are all getting ready for the big move, and the College Park house seems to be closing in on us! Can't wait to have more room, especially for these wobbling girls. They are ready for some real space, I am not sure I am, but they are.
Isabel's latest "favorite thing" is taking things away from Lexi, or you, and then handing them back. She will let you hold onto the item for as long as she sees fit, and then takes it away again, only to then hand it back to you. I am seeing a glimpse into my future of "the Why's?". Alexa just loves to laugh, she loves when Isabel does something silly, and she cracks up. She likes to be startled, or scared, because it makes her laugh. The two of them are a great pair because Izzy likes to try to make you laugh, so they are both very happy in their respective roles!
They are both growing like weeds, we are in the 12-18 month size now, and suspect by the end of the year we might be starting to outgrow it! We have two happy and very healthy toddlers, and could not be happier about it. We are planning to make a visit to see Santa in early December and will post pictures then.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone, we have SO much to be thankful for.
Friday, November 06, 2009
Unbelievable!
Not very many parents are lucky enough to capture their child's first steps on video. Their actual first independent steps, on video, as it happens in real time. Not only was I able to capture Alexa's very first independent steps on video today (albeit by accident), but we got Isabel's also! It is insanely lucky that this happened, we are still in complete shock that not only were we able to get video of BOTH girls first step, but they happened on the very same day just hours apart from eachother. I am reeling...
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Fall Fun
Today the girls and I went outside to practice walking. They love pushing their new toys, and I love to watch them grow and learn right before my very eyes. The girls love to be outside, and right now I am struggling not to become the over paranoid mom who doesn't let her kids do anything for fear they will get the swine flu! I just keep hearing about more and more children getting this awful virus, and with Doug working for the railroad well we are exposed. BUT, we must not live in fear. So we didn't go to the gym, but we did make it outside for a while. Baby steps, right? (Pun intended!)
Here are a few pictures from our time outside today. 41 days until the big move! But who's counting....I AM! :oP
Here are a few pictures from our time outside today. 41 days until the big move! But who's counting....I AM! :oP
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Happy Halloween!
The girls had a great Halloween, we played all day and then went to a church trick or treating event with our friends Casey and Rebecca and their son Kaleb. Kaleb and Izzy were monkeys, and Alexa is the chicken. It started raining so the night ended sooner than we wanted it to, but the girls had so much fun for the time we were out. We didn't actually collect candy either, the girls just loved the pumkin. Here are a few pictures, I hope to post all our October pictures on picasa soon (the link is on the right).
Monday, October 19, 2009
Lexi's Laughing and Izzy Standing
So we have a daughter who loves to laugh. I know many of you are thinking, "is she complaining?" NOT A CHANCE! If you haven't had the pleasure of hearing Alexa's giggle, it is THE best thing in the world. It is simply not possible to hear her giggle and not smile and possibly start giggling yourself! So here is a video that showcases not only Alexa's perfectly contagious laugh but also Isabel, standing.......independently! She is only days away from taking those ever so memorable 1st steps!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Embarrassing but true...
I can't belive I am going to post these, especially after a game like todays. It is so hard to be a Redskins fan, but so easy to see why I couldn't pass up a chance to share these with all of you!! Go Skins!
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