Here by Design: April 2009

My how time flies when you're having fun. So much has happened in the last few months, I'm not sure where to start. First, the twins turned 1 in December and there were 5 million people (ok, at least 50 people) at their birthday party. My heart was so overwhelmed with joy and gratitude that I forgot to take pics. Yes- I forgot to take pics of their first birthday party. Don't worry, lots of family members took them so I'll have to gather from them. Both babies started walking at 9 months, 1 week and they started walking on the same day about four hours apart. Technically, Marshall started walking before Roslind. They haven't slowed down since.

Since I haven't posted much in the last few months, I'm not even sure how to approach this post, so I warn you will it be fragmented and all over the place.

Marshall:

* loves to read

* runs any chance he has

* LOVES bath time and water. He actually thinks he is a fish and can swim. We will be getting him swim lessons this summer.

* has 8 teeth with 2-3 back ones coming in

* loves to repeat words and tunes

* stays in his crib quietly playing with his stuffed animals until someone comes to get him- unless he wets through- then we know he's awake!!!

* is a mama's boy and has a fit when I walk through the door if I don't immediately pick him up- comes to me when he gets in trouble with daddy (LOL) or hurts himself

* is very kind to his sister even though she is somewhat a bully

* is a tiny tot- at their 15 month appointment he dropped below the 5th percentile- he is a milk addict and is just now- in the last couple of days- eating better- the doc isn't concerned, but said he would be if the same thing happened at their 18 month checkup

* loves to study things and immerses himself fully when he's "studying"

* is starting to climb on top of things- although he's been climbing stairs since about 6-7 months

* loves those annoying "Wonder Pets"

* weighs 18 lbs

* can say: mama, dada, hi, backpack-backpack (yes, from Dora), eat, "A", "C" and wow

Roslind:

* is a mama's and daddy's girl- prefers mommy at home and daddy in public- I think she feels more secure from the outside world in daddy's arms

* is a climbing machine- it's hard to keep her off of the living room table and she often encourages Marshall to do the same thing
* taunts Marshall by taking his toys and running away from him

* has so many teeth, we've lost count and has about 3-4 more coming in
* isn't too fond of baths once we get to the washing her hair part- she tries to climb out of the tub as soon as I touch that hair (LOL), but, like her brother, will splash away otherwise

* lets you know the instant she is awake by vocalizing, excuse me- yelling for someone to come get her!

* loves The Backyardigans and will stop whatever she is doing to listen and dance to the theme music

* loves to "read" on her own. She can be found multiple times a day sitting and reading a book and has now started bringing the book to mommy and daddy to read to her

* was a great eater until about 2 weeks ago when multiple back teeth starting cutting through. Now, she loves to push your hand and the food aside and her favorite thing is throwing everything from her tray to the floor.

* weighs 19.5 pounds

* repeats multiple words

* can say: mama, dada, hi, seven, "A" "C", mom

I think that is about it for now, I'm sure I missed lots of words they can say and lots of things they do, but I just wanted to document this before I forget even more. Pics below...

Roslind being serious while playing with hangers.