Okay, so the boys are nearly 16 months, but they just had their 15 month check-up at the doctor. No wonder I've been feeling like I won't be able to carry both of them at once for much longer - they've been doing some growing!
Caleb is 25lb 5oz (55th percentile) and 32.25in (75th percentile). Logan is 21lb 14oz (10th percentile) and 30.5in (25th percentile). Since their appointment 3 months ago, that's a 4lb and 1in gain for Caleb, and a 2.5lb and 2in gain for Logan. We've definitely been noticing the weight gain in Caleb. The doctor is very happy with their growth, all along he wasn't too concerned because they were headed in the right direction even though they were still kinda small, but he said he was really pleased to see a jump on the charts like this.
He was also pleased to see everything they do - walk around very well, curious about everything, saying a few words. He said to just keep doing what we're doing! (That's kinda scary, do we even know what we're doing??) They did pretty well tonight, didn't get into too much trouble. Logan got a little scared when he had to lay down for the doctor, and of course they both cried with their shots, but they got over it like champs. :) No more shots until they're 4!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
photos
Mike's truck after run-in with a deer. Doesn't show the damage real good, but you get an idea. I especially *like* the tufts of hair caught in there...
My nephew Jason reading to Logan. I think both enjoyed it. :)
The exersaucer situation yesterday. Yes, poor Logan was crying and I took time to snap a photo. I suppose of there was any blood involved I would be in more of a hurry, but I knew he wasn't really hurt and it's just too important to document all these moments!
Caleb working on tearing apart the playpen.
I'm starting early getting the boys on my side (four-wheeler) instead of Mike's side (snowmobile). Not that we'll ever be able to get either one, but just in case...
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
deer
For some reason I'm having trouble uploading photos today. Hmmm... Will have to try again later.
Today's a perfect grilled cheese & tomato soup day! Too bad the boys ate most of my sandwich.
For those of you who haven't heard, Mike hit a deer Friday morning. Came out of nowhere, Mike didn't even have a chance to hit the brakes. He's fine, truck is not. And here's the real kicker, Mike just reduced the insurance coverage on his truck in January! He's trying to see how much fixing he can do himself - spent some time on it Saturday and made headway, I'm not sure exactly where things are at. We certainly weren't planning on this expense, but already in our 7 short years of marriage God has clearly provided for us numerous times, so we're trying to just trust Him and move on. Can't change the past so might as well do what you gotta do and keep going!
Saturday evening we had a birthday party for my dad and got to hear about his trip to Russia. So neat! I'm ready to take a big trip somewhere... :) The boys didn't have a whole lot of patience for looking at pictures, so we didn't get to see the whole slideshow, but what we did get to see was really neat. Of course the boys had fun playing with their cousins, that's neat to watch. Maybe the age difference will be too much, but I can see Nathan, Boden, and Caleb becoming a little trio. I saw the three of them together and Caleb was all about hanging with the big boys. Logan had fun sitting on Jason's lap while Jason read him a book. So cute.
A couple weeks ago we were noticing that when Caleb's in an exersaucer he can get it rocking so far that he's almost tipped over. Yesterday I was talking with a friend and she was mentioning that her nephew (at 10 months old) can climb out of his exersaucer. Well, today the boys were in their exersaucers for a bit and Logan started crying, I went to look and Caleb had his exersaucer completely on its side almost on top of Logan and I think Caleb was hitting Logan or something. My best guess is that I had them too close and Caleb was able to grab onto Logan's exersaucer to get his tipped over. I have a pic, but you know, can't upload for some reason.
Also, last week Caleb started figuring out how to fold up the mattress in the playpen when he's in there. Sigh. I guess I have no good way to contain him! I really can't even leave them alone in the playroom for even 30 seconds either - the second I'm gone they go behind the chair to bang the lamp on the wall, pull out their pop-up tunnel, get into the trash, etc. My twin mom friends say it gets better...
And at the same time, they are SO cute, and SO much fun! I just love how Caleb gives me kisses now, how Logan gets a silly look on his face when I pretend he's my baby, how Caleb flexes his muscles and growls just like Mike, how they both love to sit on my lap and look at books, and the list goes on. :)
Today's a perfect grilled cheese & tomato soup day! Too bad the boys ate most of my sandwich.
For those of you who haven't heard, Mike hit a deer Friday morning. Came out of nowhere, Mike didn't even have a chance to hit the brakes. He's fine, truck is not. And here's the real kicker, Mike just reduced the insurance coverage on his truck in January! He's trying to see how much fixing he can do himself - spent some time on it Saturday and made headway, I'm not sure exactly where things are at. We certainly weren't planning on this expense, but already in our 7 short years of marriage God has clearly provided for us numerous times, so we're trying to just trust Him and move on. Can't change the past so might as well do what you gotta do and keep going!
Saturday evening we had a birthday party for my dad and got to hear about his trip to Russia. So neat! I'm ready to take a big trip somewhere... :) The boys didn't have a whole lot of patience for looking at pictures, so we didn't get to see the whole slideshow, but what we did get to see was really neat. Of course the boys had fun playing with their cousins, that's neat to watch. Maybe the age difference will be too much, but I can see Nathan, Boden, and Caleb becoming a little trio. I saw the three of them together and Caleb was all about hanging with the big boys. Logan had fun sitting on Jason's lap while Jason read him a book. So cute.
A couple weeks ago we were noticing that when Caleb's in an exersaucer he can get it rocking so far that he's almost tipped over. Yesterday I was talking with a friend and she was mentioning that her nephew (at 10 months old) can climb out of his exersaucer. Well, today the boys were in their exersaucers for a bit and Logan started crying, I went to look and Caleb had his exersaucer completely on its side almost on top of Logan and I think Caleb was hitting Logan or something. My best guess is that I had them too close and Caleb was able to grab onto Logan's exersaucer to get his tipped over. I have a pic, but you know, can't upload for some reason.
Also, last week Caleb started figuring out how to fold up the mattress in the playpen when he's in there. Sigh. I guess I have no good way to contain him! I really can't even leave them alone in the playroom for even 30 seconds either - the second I'm gone they go behind the chair to bang the lamp on the wall, pull out their pop-up tunnel, get into the trash, etc. My twin mom friends say it gets better...
And at the same time, they are SO cute, and SO much fun! I just love how Caleb gives me kisses now, how Logan gets a silly look on his face when I pretend he's my baby, how Caleb flexes his muscles and growls just like Mike, how they both love to sit on my lap and look at books, and the list goes on. :)
Thursday, March 17, 2011
outside
We were able to play outside for a bit today. The boys loved it!
Sometimes the cuteness is just too much for me. I can't handle it.
Caleb found a stick he had fun playing with for a few minutes.
Logan was very happy when it was his turn to play with the stick. (ANYTHING Caleb has in his hands Logan wants.)
butterflies
Last Saturday we went to see the butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens with my brother, Eric, and his family. It's a good thing the boys get in free at this age - it was fun, but I don't know if it would be worth it if we had to pay for them. I think they did actually notice some of the butterflies and there's lots of other things and people for them to look at, but they'll certainly get more out of it when they're older. I didn't get as many photos as I would have liked, but below are a few. It was VERY crowded, they strongly encouraged not using strollers inside (I should have ignored that), and the boys can't quite just walk along, so I was carrying a 20+ pound little boy, plus a 10 pound camera that I need two hands to operate. I'm not complaining, just setting the stage for you! :)
Monday, March 14, 2011
kisses
Logan has been giving kisses for awhile now - nice, big, open-mouthed, sloppy ones. Caleb started just the other day. He usually puckers up a little bit, but sometimes he sticks out his tongue or does open-mouthed. I suppose before they start dating we'll have to have a talk with them...
Friday, March 11, 2011
bottle
All of our bottles are put away!!! Last weekend we decided to bite the bullet and make Logan give up the bottle cold turkey - by the end of the first day he was drinking some milk out of a sippy cup. He still seems just a little resistant to it, but some of it is he just doesn't like to drink a ton of milk. Good thing he eats lots of yogurt and cheese. :)
I finally finished Caleb's baby book - I did a digital scrapbook, am having it printed right now, and am SOOO nervous for the book to arrive. The perfectionist in me could have paralyzed me and kept me from finishing, but Mike and I put alot of importance on this sort of thing, so I had to just do it. I've started on Logan's, but don't want to get too far into until I see how Caleb's turned out. Logan's won't take me near as long to do as Caleb's. And then after I finish that project I have so many other projects I want to do - oh, if only I had the time, money, and motivation...
Logan started saying "ball" the other day. So cute.
I am REALLY looking forward to the weather improving and being able to get out of the house more. It will be so nice to spend time playing outdoors. I think we're getting some cabin fever over here.
The boys are improving on some things that I didn't think were possible. :) They actually do pretty well picking up toys before bedtime, and putting books back on the shelf after reading - of course this is with very direct supervision and guidance, but at first I didn't think it was even possible at all for them to pick up a book and put it on the shelf. So, it's a pretty big deal to us. :)
They continue to love reading and looking at books. And, they do have favorites. There's a Bob the Builder book that they always want to took at (and can point to the ball that gets stuck in the cement...), and a couple Thomas books they like ("...There's a toad in the road, we will have to unload! That toad in the road caused a fuss on the bus..." Really?! Because of a toad in the road they have to get off the bus? Crazy.). And there's a Blue's Clues book that at the end says, "Blue loves you!" and sometimes Caleb will point to himself. Adorable.
I finally finished Caleb's baby book - I did a digital scrapbook, am having it printed right now, and am SOOO nervous for the book to arrive. The perfectionist in me could have paralyzed me and kept me from finishing, but Mike and I put alot of importance on this sort of thing, so I had to just do it. I've started on Logan's, but don't want to get too far into until I see how Caleb's turned out. Logan's won't take me near as long to do as Caleb's. And then after I finish that project I have so many other projects I want to do - oh, if only I had the time, money, and motivation...
Logan started saying "ball" the other day. So cute.
I am REALLY looking forward to the weather improving and being able to get out of the house more. It will be so nice to spend time playing outdoors. I think we're getting some cabin fever over here.
The boys are improving on some things that I didn't think were possible. :) They actually do pretty well picking up toys before bedtime, and putting books back on the shelf after reading - of course this is with very direct supervision and guidance, but at first I didn't think it was even possible at all for them to pick up a book and put it on the shelf. So, it's a pretty big deal to us. :)
They continue to love reading and looking at books. And, they do have favorites. There's a Bob the Builder book that they always want to took at (and can point to the ball that gets stuck in the cement...), and a couple Thomas books they like ("...There's a toad in the road, we will have to unload! That toad in the road caused a fuss on the bus..." Really?! Because of a toad in the road they have to get off the bus? Crazy.). And there's a Blue's Clues book that at the end says, "Blue loves you!" and sometimes Caleb will point to himself. Adorable.
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