Life has felt even busier than usual for the last month or so, which explains why there have been no updates posted here. Although I always hope to write more extensively here, I should probably content myself with simply posting quick little updates, because at least that’s something.
- At their last official weighing on 9/18, Carolyn was 17 lbs 9 oz, and Elizabeth was 17 lbs 8 oz. So they’re still rather small for their age, but Elizabeth did a great job closing the gap!
- For several weeks now Carolyn has been walking with increasing confidence. It’s so cute to see them both toddling around after each other. Elizabeth is still faster (not quite running), and has also recently been learning to climb on things; she can mount her little riding scooter all by herself. Wonderful!
- Although they’re not nearly coordinated enough to put socks or shoes on their feet by themselves, they clearly do understand that’s where those things are supposed to go. It’s funny to see one of them pick up a sock and then hold it next to her foot, as if willing it to magically pull itself on. Once when I was gathering up my keys and wallet to go outside, Elizabeth helpfully tried handing my shoes to me.
- Of course, in addition to the fun things they’ve been learning, there are also some not-so-fun things. For example, they have both become quite adept at tearing off their bibs mid-feeding, sometimes mid-bite! Daddy is not a fan of that particular behavior.
- Nobody had to teach them how to perform a “wet willy”. They just instinctively figured that out on their own. I’m not really a big fan of that either, but it does sorta make me laugh, so it’s better than the thing with the bibs.
- We have been diligently shooting video and archiving it, but I don’t think I’ve done any work this entire year to process and prepare clips for showing. Hmmm. I suppose I should get to work on that. It’s just time consuming, and you know, there are so many distractions!
Enough talk. Here are some pictures!
Vrooom vrooom!
Wheee!
Wheeelie!
Mommy & the girls
Daddy & the girls
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