The kids have really changed over the last couple of months. When they turned one, I felt like they weren't really all that different from when they were 6 or 9 months old--sure, they had learned some new tricks, but to me they still seemed more like babies than toddlers. Well, lately they've definitely tipped the scales in the other direction.
They have completely given up the crawl and are getting really fast on their feet. Here's the thing: Everyone lied to me!! (Okay, not everyone, but it does sound more dramatic that way.) Several people (okay, maybe just 3 or 4) told me that once kids start walking it gets harder. I respectfully disagree. Two babies that walk are two less babies that I have to carry everywhere. And when I'm trying to corral two crawling babies into one spot, it takes at least 3 trips: one to get baby #1 in, one to get baby #2 in, and at least one more to get baby #1 back in. Now, I can hold their hands and they'll walk along with me. It's a blast! Maybe this will change when they master the art of running in opposite directions, but so far, I just think it's easier overall. I love love love this new phase!
Their language has kind of exploded in the last few weeks. They don't say very many identifiable words, just mama, dada, nana (for banana), Isaac (they each have their own way of saying it - Bethany: ayah, Isaac: aysah), mmm (B's word for moo) and oh (Isaac's favorite). Lately their babble has gotten pretty prolific, and funny. I just know they are telling hilarious baby jokes. And while it's starting to sound more like real human English conversation, Isaac still sounds like he's speaking Hebrew with his mouth full of marshmallows. Bethany still rolls her Rs, especially when she cries, so she basically cries in Spanish. Check out my bilingual babies!!
My mom, aka Grandma Dixon, aka Mimi, came out to visit last week. It was perfect timing because she could help with the babies while my shoulder recovered--and by "help" I mean "do pretty much everything"--and, she was here while Jared was in CA taking the final portion of his dental license exam. (He was actually gone again this last weekend too. WHY didn't I think to have her stay an extra week??) But it wasn't all work for this grandma...
* We let her take 457 photos over 7 days, and didn't mind it one bit...
* We wiggled & giggled with the Colby clan...
* We played in a cardboard castle...
You can't really see it, but Mom made this great little tunnel, complete with windows and skylights! The babies were in cardboard heaven!
Even pre-tunnel/castle, these babies love a good box.
* We attempted a casual family portrait...
* We celebrated her birthday...
* And when she left on Valentine's Day...
This love bandit stole her heart
This sweet girl wore her heart on her sleeve
Isaac checked into the heartbreak hotel
And Bethany became a prisoner of love.
Mimi, we love you too!
I love ALL of these photos and your comments are killing me. Heartbreak hotel!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree that with twins walking makes things much easier. When Max and Maya were strong enough to walk from the car to the grocery store, while holding hands, life got much easier.
ReplyDeleteWe also loved diapers.com...how else does a twin mum get enough diapers to the house? The boxes were another big bonus.
Your sweet babies are beautiful!
This really brought tears to my eyes! Those babies are getting so big and are so amazingly darling. And grandma time is just so special. It makes me miss having my mom here. It's just so fun when Grandma is at home. Those babies are going to be 18 month old nursery babies before you know it. Time just slips away in a blink. It's heartbreaking.
ReplyDeleteI love this post, Deb! Well, I love ALL of your posts, let's be honest. Those babes are killing me! I can't believe how much they've grown - I can't wait to see them again. Miss you dearly!
ReplyDeleteDebi, you are hilarious.
ReplyDeleteMy search for giant boxes has been fruitless, but I will keep it up! Your mom is a genius.
Love the update, plus all the pictures. I especially like the one of Bethany with her feet up in the ladder. It looks like she's taking a break after a hard days' work! I hope your shoulder is fully recovered.
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