Merry Christmas

A long time coming.
M and D are doing so well, as you can see by the pictures.

Two cute toddlers

Except for D's shirt, he is adorable, as is M.

A long time from the last post

I Understand why people are complaining, it has been along time since I posted.
Aunt V, says we can no longer call M and D babies, they are toddlers. They will always be my babies.
D is walking, even running, he is a little man in a hurry. He is still very observant and likes to check everything out, much to mom and dads dismay. His vocabulary is growing, but he likes to keep it a secret, every once in a while he lets something slip, that we can hear.
M's favorite sayings are "no buddy" and "buddy" in that big sister, your in trouble way. She just picks up things you are saying and repeats them. She still has that determination in her, that now you wish she was a little less determined, but, we will take it, and be grateful. M now wears her shoes like a big girl, she no longer curls her feet, and lets you put shoes on easily.

Here are pictures from their visit to great grandma's. M had a big time walking in the grass and visiting the neighbors, D was a little less happy. Aunt V finally convinced him the grass wasn't all that bad. This was the first time they ever saw bubbles.

I have also included pictures showing that M and D aren't the perfect babies I make them out to be.

Enjoy!

The rest of the pictures

In the manner of the Cubs vs the White Sox family discussions. Dad has taught M to say Cubbies. How could he be so .....?

D is starting to walk and took many steps tonight. He also said HI for the first time. Everyone got so excited, he decided not to say it anymore. He hides everything he does so it will be awhile before he says it again.

June Catch up

M and D tried watermelon- M liked it right away, D wasn't sure, but kept trying. M had three pieces, and D had two. The watermelon was cold and very sweet, which might have been D's problem.

For their 13 month birthday, they each received a box of animal crackers. Yes, they have had cookies, but a WHOLE box!

M and D spent the night at Grammy's with aunt V. A great time was had. D got himself in his old bouncy chair, my has he grown. Great Grandma came to visit and gave M her dinner. Great Gram brought dinner and boy did M and D enjoy it. Everyone loves gram's mashed potatoes. Aunt V even took them for a walk, they loved being outside.

The next exciting June event was swimming lessons, D was a natural. M was a little nervous waiting, she was playing with her fingers nervously, funny that a little girl would know how to do that already. She was fine once she got going. She also showed signs of things to come, one of the instructors gave her a little extra attention, and when she walked away, M was a little miffed, you could just read her mind, wait come back. It was really cute.
Mom and Dad were excellent coaches, and what a great opportunity to give M and D.

Happpy Birthday Dad

Just a quick note D gave Dad the best birthday present - he took his first steps at 13 months 7 days or 10 months 7 days.

He gave gram a treat too, he said grandma. D doesn't say much, but when he does, it makes me smile.

Will update 13 month pictures and tasting dad's birthday cake on the weekend.

M's vocabulary

M is starting to pick up words quite well. Here are some of the things she is saying.

Daddy
Buddy
Sandy
mm mm mm
wow

and the best of all GRANDMA
Another grandma, told me it will melt your heart
when you hear it for the first time and it did
along with a few tears.

She also is wearing shoes without taking them off.
She puts them on willingly without balling up her feet.
She is just getting to be a big girl.

D and cake - M in contemplation

I thought I would share this, D has a friend that likes cake as much as he does. Some of you might know him. Double click the picture for a closer look.

Also a favorite picture of M in a quiet moment of reflection on how she can get at the computer, remote control, camera or whatever technical she can get at.

Some catching up

M has taken her first steps, I was sure she was ready to go over a month ago, and I kept asking during my time in quarantine if she was walking. Dad told me no, that she was waiting for me, and sure enough she took her first steps on Mother's day. Now, we can debate, twelve months, one week or nine months one week. I vote for nine months one week, then she was three weeks ahead of her dad. She also had a little harder start, so watch out!

They are both saying daddy and M is saying mama, and possibly buddy. They went for their one year check up and are both doing very well, but what else would we expect.

D's playing plan, is if M has it, I'd better have it. He leads the way on all of the adventures, and M follows along, but always takes a sit down, look back break, to check to see if D is going to get in trouble.

I am so happy to be back and spending time with them.

Now lets see if I can find some pictures. I also am going to attempt to load a video of them in their wagon, kicking back, having a beverage and being pulled along. I do have to say it is the longest I have seen then sit down. They really enjoyed it.

Another gift they received are trucks they can ride, I have attached the pictures of them riding them, can't you just see them in fifteen years?

D is talented enough to open the child proof locks on the cabinets.

One year old today!!!

It seems like yesterday, the early morning phone call, a drive to the hospital on a cloudy morning, after a night of storms. Scared for what was happening, worried for mom and dad. You all know the story, and you all know the results, two beautiful babies who today celebrated their first birthday, strong and healthy.

I have said this many times, but that morning and many since prayers were said for our family and I know that they were answered. The party today was not only a celebration of one year, but to thank everyone who supported us for the last year, the kind word, the prayers, the meals sent over every little thing, that might not have been recognized at the time but was always appreciated.

M and D had a great time, maybe a little overwhelmed at times, but the treats were many. Pizza and cake! D loved the pizza so much that we had to take it away, he was on his third piece and hadn't had cake yet! M liked the pizza but one and a half pieces were enough. D enjoyed his cake as you can see, M was a little scared by everyone laughing at her but calmed down and took a big bite also.

M and D made new friends today, and you should notice that for five minutes M had her shoes and socks on.

All in all, a great time was had by all.