Well, the twins are now in the second half of their first year, which means milestones like crazy! Babies this age are so much fun. They’re starting to look outward (as opposed to being shocked by bodily functions we take for granted – like sneezes, burps, and hiccups). They’re purposely moving their limbs (instead of accidentally whacking themselves in the head when flailing and arm) and exploring, exploring, exploring.
Juliet really needs to learn to crawl. She is currently frustrated by her lack of motion, but has yet to figure out a better way of getting around than pushing herself backwards on her tummy in what can only be described as a really creative way to dust my hardwood floors. She’s super-duper good at letting us know when she’s bored somewhere by using her power of whine to get out attention over and over and over again.
Willa waved at Grandma Sue today an again at me, so I don’t think it’s a fluke. She’s a poor red-cheeked snot farmer at the moment (why CAN’T you get rich farming snot? Surely it’s good for something…). Yes, we’re all sharing a cold at the moment. At least all the girls are, the boys had it two weeks ago.
They have finally decided that food from a spoon just might be OK, so I have actually fed them real food three days in a row now, woot! It was so much easier to do this when feeding only one… And when we didn’t have to run to dance lessons and do book-in-a-bag homework and other big kid stuff. Neither of them really care for rice cereal, so we’re on to oatmeal. Both liked applesauce and tonight’s sweet potatoes, which were courtesy of mom and the Baby Bullet. Even though she was pretty tired and puny for most of the day, Willa was smacking her lips, grinning, and asking for more. Juliet always gives me a look that screams, “I know you’re trying to poison me!” when she takes the first few bites, but she smiles after she swallows, so I think she likes it. Or at least decides that I’m not trying to poison her.
Both girls had their 6 month appointment two weeks ago, three days before turning seven months old.
Juliet’s stats: 25.5 inches tall and 15lbs 2oz heavy
Willa’s stats: 26.25 inches tall and 16lbs 12oz heavy
Both are right on their own growth curve and doing well, meeting all appropriate milestones, proclaimed, “Perfect!” by the doc. I just happen to agree.
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Sounds like they are growing like weeds! Cael behaved the same way when it was meal time during those early days. It took several bites for him to decide I wasn't trying to kill him.
Graham always loved to eat but would stare at me from the corner of his eye as if he were watching to make sure I didn't eat any of his food. Hog... :)
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